Category Archives: Local News

ONE PERSON INJURED IN DERRY INCIDENT
One person was injured in an incident in Derry. WTAE-TV reports that medics and fire crews were called out to the 700 block of Y street at 8:35 PM. Details on the incident were not released, but Westm...
John Smathers Jul 05, 2023

WESTMORELAND COUNTY AGAIN UNDER CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY DESIGNATION
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action day for the Pittsburgh region, including Westmoreland County. A code ORANGE air quality alert mean...
John Smathers Jul 05, 2023

JEANNETTE EMS SHUTS DOWN AFTER 65 SERVICES
Monday was the last day for Jeanette EMS after 65 years of service. The Trib reports that the department shut down citing poor reimbursement rates from insurance companies A plan is in place for neigh...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

POLICE FIND SUSPECTED FENTANYL HIDDEN IN MINIVAN IN MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP
Over two pounds of suspected fentanyl was found hidden in the bumper of a minivan on the PA Turnpike in Mt. Pleasant Township on Thursday. The Trib reports that officers pulled over Ernesto Lantigua-A...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

SEVERAL CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR 4TH OF JULY
Today is the 4th of July and there are several closures in effect for the federal holiday. Federal, State and Local government offices are closed, as is the US Postal Service and many banks. There are...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION IN INDIANA COUNTY
State Police's major case team is investigating an officer-involved shooting early Monday morning in Indiana County. State police have not yet identified the victim in the shooting, which happened aft...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

MORE INFORMATION RELEASED ON SHOOTING DEATH OF LIGONIER TOWNSHIP MAN
More information was released about a police shooting that resulted in the death of a man in Ligonier Township. The Trib reports that police were responding to a domestic disturbance Sunday afternoon ...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A Ligonier Township man was arrested last week on charges of child pornography possession and sharing child pornography. The Trib reports that 57-year-old Matthew Hoffer is charged in connection with ...
John Smathers Jul 04, 2023

BLAIRSVILLE BUSINESS STORAGE GARAGE DAMAGED BY FIRE
A storage garage at a pool and spa business near Blairsville was damaged by fire yesterday. Multiple fire crews were called out at 7:45 PM to Debnar's Pools and Spas on Route 22 for a fire at the gara...
John Smathers Jul 03, 2023

JULY 14 DEADLINE FOR WESTMORELAND DEMOCRATS TO APPLY FOR COMMISSIONER VACANCY
Westmoreland County Democrats interested in filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Gina Cerilli Thrasher have until 4:00 PM on July 14th to submit an application. The Trib reports that the ...
John Smathers Jul 03, 2023