Category Archives: Local News

EVERSON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT, SIMPLE ASSAULT, AND RESISTING ARREST
An Everson man entered guilty pleas on Monday to charges connected with the assault of a Lyft driver in 2022. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Carl Beltz entered guilty pleas to theft,simple assault ...
Cindy Perino Feb 27, 2024

HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES CONSULTANT TO FIND NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Hempfield Area School District has hired the former Franklin Regional superintendent as a consultant to help find Hempfield's next superintendent. The Trib reports that the district will work with...
Cindy Perino Feb 27, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS
An Indiana County woman pleaded guilty on Monday to charges related to a string of catalytic converter thefts in both Westmoreland and Indiana Counties. The Trib reports that 56-year-old Debra Lynn Mc...
Cindy Perino Feb 27, 2024
NEW TOOL FOR PA PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Residents seeking assistance with the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program can find someone to help them, face-to-face. The state Department of Revenue and the Commonwealth Office of Digital ...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES MILLION DOLLAR TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR EMTS
The Shapiro Administration has announced a million-dollar tuition assistance program to recruit and retain Emergency Medical Services workers. Acting Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen mad...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA COULD GET A LOOK AT THE STATE LEVEL
The legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes could get a look at the state level. Governor Josh Shapiro has called on lawmakers to enact legislation to that effect. With Democrats in charge...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

PITTSBURGH ZOO CEO TO REMARK ABOUT DEATHS
The CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is scheduled to make public remarks today about the deaths of five animals in the zoo's care in recent months. In the last seven months, the zoo has reported t...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD AND MUSEUM TO HOST EVENT
The Bushy Run Battlefield and Museum is hosting an event to mark the founding of Pennsylvania. A free Charter Day celebration is planned for March tenth. Guests will be able to see the historic site a...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

TRAINERS AT SETON HILL HONORED
Trainers with Seton Hill were honored this past weekend for saving the life of a man who suffered a major heart attack. The Trib reports that 72-year-old John Palumbo suffered what officials described...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024

DERRY BOROUGH LOOKING TO UPGRADE COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
Derry Borough Officials are looking at upgrades to the community swimming pool. The Trib reports that the borough is planning to add a second pavillion at the pool on East Third Street rec facility an...
Cindy Perino Feb 26, 2024








