Category Archives: Local News

POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT FROM TRUCK IN NEW STANTON
State Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle that happened between December 21st and January 3rd. Police say that XTRUX, Inc. had dropped off a Kenworth truck at a location on North Cen...
John Smathers Jan 28, 2019

ANOTHER PERSON SCAMMED BY FAKE SWEEPSTAKES CLAIM IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Another case of theft by deception reported in Westmoreland County where someone is claiming to be part of a legitimate sweepstakes company. The Tribune-Review reports that this happened in Hempfield ...
John Smathers Jan 28, 2019

JEANNETTE COUPLE PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGES IN ARMED ROBBERY IN NORTH HUNTINGDON
A couple from Jeannette pleaded guilty on Friday to charges related to an armed robbery that happened in North Huntingdon two years ago. The Tribune-Review reports that Romel Crosby and Brittany Kruel...
John Smathers Jan 28, 2019

IRMC, NURSES UNION TO NEGOTIATE TONIGHT AFTER HOSPITAL'S "FINAL" OFFER
Indiana Regional Medical Center and the Indiana Registered Nurses Association will meet for negotiations tonight, with announcements coming over the weekend that the hospital presented what they calle...
John Smathers Jan 28, 2019

GREENSBURG MAN ACCUSED OF SOLICITING SEX FROM TEEN GIRL
A registered sex offender is accused of repeatedly asking a 16-year-old girl for sex. The Tribune-Review reports that 31-year-old Henry Lee Bailey, Jr. of Greensburg is charged with corruption of mino...
John Smathers Jan 28, 2019

SNAP BENEFITS IN DOUBT WITH PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
The partial government shutdown has entered its second month and now those who have SNAP benefits are worried about if their next round of benefits will come or not. The February benefits have already...
John Smathers Jan 25, 2019

LT. GOVERNOR TO VISIT TOWN HALL MEETING IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION
Pennsylvania's new Lt. Governor will go on a tour of town hall meetings in every county concerning the possible legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Lt. Governor John Fetterman said that he...
John Smathers Jan 25, 2019

PREGNANT WOMAN TRAPPED IN MONESSEN CAR CRASH
No injuries were reported in a crash on Grand Boulevard in Monessen that left a pregnant woman trapped in her vehicle. Westmoreland County 911 reports that the crash was reported around 7:30 PM on Thu...
John Smathers Jan 25, 2019

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE DAMAGED IN HIT-AND-RUN
A Westmoreland County covered bridge was damaged in a hit-and-run collision earlier this week. The Tribune-Review reports that a State Trooper discovered the damage to the Bells Mills Bridge. The brid...
John Smathers Jan 25, 2019

CONVICTED MT. PLEASANT MAN WANTS NEW TRIAL IN DRUG DEATH OF COUSIN
A man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death has requested a new trial. The Tribune-Review reports that 45-year-old Michael Peterson of Mt. Pleasant was the first person in Westmoreland County ...
John Smathers Jan 25, 2019