Category Archives: Local News

BOY SHOT IN ROSTRAVER THURSDAY
A four-year-old boy was shot Thursday in Rostraver and flown to Children's Hospital for treatment. WTAE-TV reports that the shooting happened along Gaudio Drive at the intersection with Route 201. Add...
John Smathers Jul 07, 2023

HEMPFIELD FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE MAN FROM ROOF
Hempfield firefighters had to rescue a man from the roof of a building yesterday. The Trib reports that the incident was reported around 6 PM in the 600 block of Westchester Drive. The victim was inst...
John Smathers Jul 07, 2023

POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING VICTIM IN INDIANA COUNTY IDENTIFIED
The victim in the state-trooper involved shooting in Indiana County was identified yesterday. County Coroner Jerry Overman, Jr. said that 51-year-old John Vincent Dye of Homer City was killed in the s...
John Smathers Jul 07, 2023

MORE PEOPLE SUE OVER INJURIES AT MAMMOTH PARK
Two more individuals have sued Westmoreland County over injuries that were suffered at the Giant Slide in Mammoth Park. The Trib reports that Danielle Hunter-Campbell of Mt. Pleasant Township claims s...
John Smathers Jul 07, 2023

IDLEWILD, SOAKZONE CHANGES SUMMER SCHEDULE
Idlewild Park and Soakzone in Ligonier is modifying its schedule. The Trib reports that the Park will be closing every Wednesday for the rest of the summer. This mirrors a similar move made by affilia...
John Smathers Jul 07, 2023

NEW KENSINGTON CITY COUNCIL AWARDS SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT CONTRACT
New Kensington City Council recently held a special meeting to award a contract to replace broken and lifted sidewalks in the downtown district. The Trib reports that the contract was awarded to Encom...
John Smathers Jul 06, 2023

NORTH HEMPFIELD FIRE STATION RENOVATION UNDERWAY
A renovation project is now underway for the North Hempfield Fire Station 501 on Route 66. The Trib reports that the township is working with contractors to upgrade the interior and exterior of the bu...
John Smathers Jul 06, 2023

MURRYSVILLE WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT FROM HOME CLEANING CLIENTS
A Murrysville woman who is the owner and operator of a cleaning company is charged with stealing from homes where she worked. The Trib reports that 48-year-old Holly Simpson was charged in late May wi...
John Smathers Jul 06, 2023

NEW KENSINGTON POLICE ARREST WOMAN, HAND CHILDREN OVER TO FATHER FACING SEX CHARGES
After New Kensington police arrested a woman on child endangerment charges, officers turned the children over to their father, who is also charged with rape and accused of performing sexual acts in fr...
John Smathers Jul 05, 2023

LARGE CROWD ATTENDS LATROBE 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Large crowds came out on Tuesday for Latrobe's annual 4th of July parade. The Trib reports that the parade included floats, firefighters, police, local leaders and other marching units. This marks the...
John Smathers Jul 05, 2023