Category Archives: Local News

CITY OF GREENSBURG DID NOT BREAK BUBBLE-GUM BLOWING RECORD
An attempt by the City of Greensburg to break a world record did not succeed on Saturday. The Trib reports that the city's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people blowing a bubble-g...
Cindy Perino Jun 17, 2025

GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING TO CUT ELEMENTARY SPANISH INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Greater Latrobe School Board is looking to cut its elementary Spanish instruction program in an effort to lower the tax burden on taxpayers. The Trib reports at tonight's meeting, the board will final...
Cindy Perino Jun 17, 2025

HUNKER MAN ORDERED TO PAY RESTITUTION
A Hunker man was ordered to pay restitution to his victims in connection with a check-kiting scheme. The Trib reports that 56-year-old William Barnhart pleaded guilty yesterday to a felony count of th...
Cindy Perino Jun 17, 2025

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT LATER TODAY
A flood watch will go into effect in our area later today. The National Weather Service has scheduled the advisory for 11 this morning to 10:00 tonight for Westmoreland, Indiana and Allegheny Counties...
Cindy Perino Jun 17, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO THANKS PROTESTORS FOR PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is thanking protesters for demonstrating peacefully this past weekend. The governor said over 100-thousand Pennsylvanians took part in No Kings Day events protesting...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SAYS SHOOTING OF STATE LAWMAKERS IS UNACCEPTABLE
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says the shooting of state lawmakers in Minnesota is unacceptable. The governor says everyone must stand up to political violence that is tearing through the country...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025

SENIORS FOR SAFE DRIVING CLASS HELD IN MURRYSVILLE TOMORROW
State Representative Jill Cooper is sponsoring a Seniors For Safe Driving class this week. It is happening tomorrow at the Murrysville Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The class is PennDOT ap...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025

SAINT VINCENT BREAKS GROUND ON TWO BUILDING PROJECTS
Saint Vincent College held ceremonies on Friday to break ground on two building projects. The Trib reports that the buildings will be for a library tower and a new nursing program. The college also ha...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025

STATE POLICE ACCUSE WOMAN OF STEALING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF PA LOTTERY TICKETS
State police have accused a 52-year-old woman with stealing thousands of dollars of PA Lottery tickets from the gas station where she worked. WTAE-TV reports that the suspect took $82,000 worth of lot...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025

CARD SKIMMER FOUND AT HEMPFIELD GETGO
Police in Hempfield report a card skimmer was found at an area gas station. The Trib reports that the device was found attached to a Citizens Bank ATM inside the GetGo station in the 6500 block of Rou...
Cindy Perino Jun 16, 2025