Category Archives: Local News
OWNER OF HEMPFIELD APARTMENT COMPLEX SUED FOR DISCRIMINATION
The Justice Department has sued the owner of a Hempfield apartment complex for discriminating against disabled renters. The Tribune-Review reports that the lawsuit was filed by a U.S. Attorney in sout...
May 10, 2019
MT. PLEASANT MAN WANTED ON BENCH WARRANTS FOUND HIDING AT MOM'S HOUSE
A Mt. Pleasant man wanted for missing several court hearings following drug arrests was found by county Sheriff's Deputies at his mother's house on East Main Street hiding under a bed. The Tribune-Rev...
May 09, 2019
HERMINIE MAN SENTENCED IN DOG NEGLECT CASE
A man from Herminie was sentenced to serve two years of probation for abandoning a dog. The Tribune-Review reports that 29-year-old Shannon Proctor was also ordered to pay over $6000 in restitution to...
May 09, 2019
INDIANA COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT BY GREENSBURG POLICE
An Indiana man now faces charges of sexual assault from Greensburg City Police. The Tribune-Review reports that 30-year-old Thomas Swearingen, Jr. of Blairsville is charged with aggravated indecent as...
May 09, 2019
GREENSBURG-SALEM SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERING TAX INCREASE
The Greensburg-Salem School Board could consider another tax increase for its citizens. The Tribune-Review reports that the proposed budget for the 2019-2020 school year will come up for approval at t...
May 09, 2019
GREENSBURG FATHER TO SERVE PROBATION FOR HITTING STATE AG AGENTS
A Greensburg man who was involved in a fight with State Attorney General's agents who were making an investigation into his son was sentenced to serve a year of probation. The Tribune-Review reports t...
May 09, 2019
ELDERLY DERRY MAN TO RECEIVE HONORARY DIPLOMA FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT
A Derry man who served his country in World War 2 received an honorary diploma from Derry High School on Wednesday. The Tribune-Review reports that Pete Sabedra was on hand for graduation ceremonies t...
May 09, 2019
SCOTTDALE WOMAN GETS PROBATION FOR SPITTING ON POLICE OFFICER
A Scottdale woman was given probation for spitting on a police officer. The Tribune-Review reports that 33-year-old Elizabeth Cramer pleaded guilty to a lesser charges. When she was placed in a holdin...
May 08, 2019
MT. PLEASANT NAMES NEW POLICE CHIEF
Mt. Pleasant has named veteran officer George Grippo as their new chief of police. The Tribune-Review reports that Grippo had served as the interim chief since February, when council dismissed Douglas...
May 08, 2019
STATE SENATE COMMITTEE CONSIDERING ELIMINATING VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Vehicle emissions inspections in Westmoreland County could be eliminated in the near future. The Tribune-Review reports that the Senate Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing in Latrobe o...
May 08, 2019
