Category Archives: Local News
FIVE MEN APPLY TO FILL WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER TERM
Friday afternoon was the deadline for those interested in serving the remainder of the term of Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerillii Thrasher. The Trib reports that five men have filed applic...
Jul 17, 2023
STAHLSTOWN MAN KILLED IN CAR CRASH
A man from Stahlstown was killed Saturday morning in a crash in Derry Township. The Trib reports that the crash happened at 6 AM at the intersection of Route 711 and Freeman Road. The victim was ident...
Jul 17, 2023
PENNSYLVANIA UNDER CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY
The State of Pennsylvania is once again under a Code Orange air quality action alert. Smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to impact air quality in the state throughout the day, and some areas c...
Jul 17, 2023
WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: GUEST NICOLE ROSCHELLA OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross has collected 50,000 fewer units than needed this month nationwide, and they are asking for your help! Over the next few weeks, blood donors will even get an official Shark Week...
Jul 14, 2023
PART OF FREEPORT ROAD TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE WORK
A portion of Freeport Road under the New Kensington Bridge will close next week for some road work. The Trib reports that the northbound side of the underpass will close at 7:00 Monday morning and wil...
Jul 14, 2023
NEW KENSINGTON WOMAN CHARGED AFTER DRUG RAID
A New Kensington woman was charged with drug related crimes after a drug raid where police found 900 packets of fentanyl in her home. The Trib reports that 41-year-old Ieesha Rajab of Fifth Avenue was...
Jul 14, 2023
VIOLENT STORMS CAUSE POWER OUTAGES THROUGHOUT REGION
Violent thunderstorms cut power to many homes in Western Pennsylvania last night. The Trib reports that more than 1,500 West Penn Power customers in Westmoreland County lost power. In Westmoreland Cou...
Jul 14, 2023
MAN ACCUSED IN BLAIRSVILLE CARJACKING CAUGHT IN GEORGIA
The man accused of a carjacking in Blairsville that left a woman injured was apprehended Thursday during a traffic stop in Chatham County, Georgia. The Trib reports that authorities had been searching...
Jul 14, 2023
JURY: TREE OF LIFE SHOOTER ELIGIBLE FOR DEATH PENALTY
A jury in Pittsburgh's federal court has said that Robert Bowers, who killed 11 people and wounded many others during the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in 2018, is eligible for the death penalty. WP...
Jul 13, 2023
TREE OF LIFE SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING TRIAL
Deliberations are underway in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting trial. KDKA-TV reports that closing arguments wrapped up yesterday. Prosecutors claimed Robert Bowers methodically shot as many people...
Jul 13, 2023
