Category Archives: Local News

FORUM HELD CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF FIREFIGHTING IN HEMPFIELD
A special forum was held Saturday concerning the future of firefighting in Hempfield. The Trib reports that township officials were present at the township municipal building to answer concerns about ...
Cindy Perino Mar 11, 2024

NURSING HOME COMPANY DEFAULTS ON LOAN
A nursing home company has defaulted on its $30 million loan, and that has left many with some concerns about the facilities. The Trib reports that an outside administrator will operate the Western Pe...
Cindy Perino Mar 11, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CENTRAL WESTMORELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Central Westmoreland Habitat Humanity is working with the Land Bank and volunteers to provide affordable housing. Executive Director Courtney Guerrieri is the next guest on Westmoreland Community ...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

SEVERAL PEOPLE HOSPITALIZED AFTER CAR CRASH
Police in Westmoreland County say several people are hospitalized following a crash. The crash happened early Thursday morning near the intersection of Route 356 and Reservoir Road, when two vehicles ...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

ANNUAL CHARTER DAY AT BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD
The annual Charter Day celebration is happening at Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township this weekend. The event is planned for Sunday to mark 343 years since the founding of Pennsylvania. Guests wil...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024
GS SCHOOL BOARD TO VOTE NEXT WEEK ON POTENTIAL NEW CONTRACTOR FOR PROJECT
Greensburg-Salem school board is set to vote next week on whether to move forward with a new contractor for an outdoor classroom project. The Trib reports that previous bids for contracting were deeme...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

DERRY MAN ACCUSED OF OFFENSES ON TOLL ROUTE 66
A Derry man is accused of robbery, terroristic threats and other offenses connected with an incident on Toll Route 66 last week. The Trib reports that 30-year-old Marshall Dolfi allegedly stopped his ...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

MURRYSVILLE GOLF CLUB EXPECTED TO REMAIN OPEN
Murrysville Golf Club is expected to remain open after an arbiter paved the way for current management to continue operating the course. The Trib reports that a three-year lease renewal was awarded to...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

DA RULES THAT DEADLY FORCE WAS JUSTIFIED
Westmoreland County DA Nicole Ziccarelli has ruled that the use of deadly force in an officer-involved shooting on September 5th where the suspect was killed was justified. The Trib reports that 30-ye...
Cindy Perino Mar 08, 2024

DOLLARS DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING PITTSBURGH'S JEWISH COMMUNITY
There are dollars devoted to supporting Pittsburgh's Jewish community in a new federal spending plan. The U.S. House passed a 460-billion-dollar measure yesterday to keep the government operational un...
Cindy Perino Mar 07, 2024








