Category Archives: Local News
UNITY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY BIDS OUT SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The Unity Township Municipal Authority is getting ready to replace a sewer main in Pleasant Unity that has been prone to leaks. The Tribune-Review reports that bids were opened Wednesday for the proje...
May 16, 2019
TWO WESTMORELAND COUNTY MEN ARRESTED FOR LATROBE MAN'S DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH
Two Westmoreland County men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a fatal overdose of a Latrobe man last July. The Tribune-Review reports that 28-year-old Kyle Clem of Derry and 34-year-old Mi...
May 16, 2019
MORE INFORMATION ON IRWIN SCHOOL BUS CRASH FROM WEDNESDAY
No serious injuries were reported when a school bus crashed into a church in Irwin on Wednesday. The Tribune-Review reports that a First Student bus was on its way to pick up Penn-Trafford students wh...
May 16, 2019
GREENSBURG MAN SENTENCED FOR ARMED ROBBERY IN JEANNETTE
A Greensburg man was sent to prison for an armed robbery in Jeannette. The Tribune-Review reports that 25-year-old Clinton Young III pleaded guilty on Wednesday to two counts of robbery and other crim...
May 16, 2019
PENN-TRAFFORD ALUMNI TAKE ISSUE WITH PERCEIVED RACISM IN VIDEO
Penn-Trafford School District alumni are complaining over a perceived racist video of an active shooter training exercise at the school. KDKA-TV reports that the video, which was student-produced, was...
May 16, 2019
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP MOVE TOWARD PURCHASING LIGONIER BEACH
Ligonier Township Supervisors are taking the next step in purchasing the historic Ligonier Beach. The Tribune-Review reports that supervisors ordered their solicitor to create a draft document to purc...
May 16, 2019
LAW FIRM TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINT AGAINST CERILLI
A Harrisburg law firm has been retained by Westmoreland County to investigate a complaint against Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli. The Tribune-Review reports that the investigation will ...
May 15, 2019
OWNERS OF DESTROYED GREENSBURG RESTAURANT CONSIDERING NEXT MOVE
The owners of the Bean and Baguette restaurant that was destroyed by fire are looking at what to do next. The Tribune-Review reports that the cafe was gutted by an electrical fire on Saturday. A meeti...
May 15, 2019
KENNAMETAL PLANT IN HEMPFIELD COULD CLOSE
Kennametal could close its Carbidie manufacturing operations in Hempfield. The Tribune-Review reports that no final decisions have been made but talks have commenced between the company and the United...
May 15, 2019
NO ONE INJURED IN PLANE CRASH AT ARNOLD PALMER AIRPORT
No injuries were reported after a plane crashed during takeoff at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The Tribune-Review reports the plane that crashed was a single-seat experimental jet taking off fo...
May 15, 2019
