Category Archives: Local News
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
The Golden Apple Awards honor outstanding teachers in faith-based learning. Dr. Nancy Rottler, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Greensburg, is the guest on this week's Westmoreland...
Apr 26, 2024
GREENSBURG MAYOR AMAZED AT NIGHT MARKET GROWTH
Greensburg's Night Market kicked off its sixth season of vendor browsing and live music Thursday evening, as the city's civic and business leaders looked forward to the spotlight the monthly event shi...
Apr 26, 2024
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO 32 CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A North Huntingdon man pleaded guilty Thursday to 32 felony offenses related to allegations he created and distributed images of child pornography. 41 year old James C. Gockel was charged in 2022 afte...
Apr 26, 2024
HOSTETTER MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
A Hostetter man is charged with attempted homicide in connection with a stabbing that happened Wednesday at the Hostetter Hotel. The Trib reports that 62-year-old William Evans, Jr. was arrested in co...
Apr 25, 2024
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR SPORTS MARKETING AND TOURISM GRANTS IS OPEN
The application period for Sports Marketing and Tourism grants is open. The state Department of Community and Economic Development is offering the SMAT grants, which have helped bring major sporting e...
Apr 25, 2024
NEW KEN BUILDING FEATURED IN "DOGMA" FILM UP FOR RENT
A Building in New Kensington featured in the Kevin Smith film "Dogma" is now up for rent. The Trib reports that the office building at the intersection of sixth street and sixth avenue featured in two...
Apr 25, 2024
MAY 9TH PENNDOT HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTES 30 AND 48 INTERSECTION
PennDOT is scheduling a hearing on May 9th to gather input on proposed improvements to Route 30 from the Route 48 intersection in North Versailles to Carpenter Lane in North Huntingdon. The Trib repor...
Apr 25, 2024
NORWIN SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
Norwin School Board earlier this week approved an agreement with an architectural firm to begin designing improvements to the football stadium, but some school board members are worried about if they ...
Apr 25, 2024
PA REP CHALLENGES "USE IT OR LOSE IT" PAID TIME OFF
A Pennsylvania representative wants to limit how employers offer "use it or lose it" paid time off. Democrat Mary Jo Daley of Montgomery County says she plans to introduce a bill that would make unuse...
Apr 24, 2024
ARMSTRONG COUNTY NURSING HOME SUED IN CONNECTION WITH FORMER NURSE
A nursing home in Armstrong County is the latest to be sued in connection with a former nurse from Westmoreland County. The Trib reports that the wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Armstrong Reh...
Apr 24, 2024
