Category Archives: Local News

MAN STRUCK BY AUTO IN HIT-AND-RUN IN SOUTH GREENSBURG
A man was taken to a Monroeville Hospital after being struck by a car in a hit and run incident Friday night in the South Greensburg area. The Tribune-Review reports that this happened on Broad Street...
Renda Media Apr 22, 2019

ONE PERSON INJURED IN HEMPFIELD CAR CRASH
One person was injured in a crash in Hempfield on Sunday morning. The Tribune-Review reports that the crash was on Route 136 around 8:24 AM. The victim had to be extricated from the car, and was later...
Renda Media Apr 22, 2019

DERRY BOROUGH MAYOR RESIGNS AMID GUN-RELATED CHARGES
The solicitor for Derry Borough confirmed yesterday that Derry's mayor, who faces charges of aggravated assault, has submitted his letter of resignation. WTAE-TV reports that Mayor Kevin Gross is faci...
Hometown2 Apr 19, 2019

NORTH IRWIN WOMAN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
A woman from North Irwin is facing embezzlement charges. The Tribune-Review reports that 59-year-old Karen Vechter is accused of stealing more than $286,000 from The Braff Group in Upper St. Clair. Ve...
Hometown2 Apr 19, 2019

NEW STANTON TEEN CHARGED WITH KILLING TWO WILL UNDERGO MENTAL HEALTH CHECKS
A judge ruled on Thursday that a New Stanton teen accused of killing his mother and younger brother will undergo a competency evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial. The Tribune-Review re...
Hometown2 Apr 19, 2019

WOMAN BEING EVEALUATED AFTER THREATS AND HOME INVASIONS IN SALEM TWP.
A 24-year-old Murrysville woman was taken for a mental health evaluation after she reportedly threatened others and broke into homes in Salem Township early Wednesday morning. The Tribune-Review repor...
Hometown2 Apr 19, 2019

WOMAN CHARGED WITH TRYING TO SELL FAKE GAME CARDS
A woman was arrested for trying to sell counterfeit game cards to a Greensburg hobby store. The Tribune-Review reports that last Friday, the Pop! Culture store in Greensburg was approached by 21-year-...
Hometown2 Apr 19, 2019

MUELLER REPORT RELEASED WITH REDACTIONS
The final Mueller report was being released to members of Congress and to the public earlier today. The public can view the redacted report at http://justice.gov/storage/report.pdf. CD-ROMS containing...
Renda Media Apr 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH MAN CLAIMS TWO DOGS ATTACKED HIM, HIS DOG IN NEW KENSINGTON
A Pittsburgh man claims that he and his dog were attacked by two dogs while they were visiting a friend in New Kensington. WTAE-TV reports that Chris Cushman was having his car worked on by a friend, ...
Renda Media Apr 18, 2019

NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES
The Norwin School District will hike property taxes by three percent next school year. The Tribune-Review reports that that will equal a 2.4 mil increase in property taxes in North Huntingdon, North I...
Renda Media Apr 18, 2019