Category Archives: Local News
GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES CONSULTANT FOR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Greater Latrobe School District has hired a consultant for their upcoming superintendent search. The Tribune-Review reports that Templeton Advantage of Perry County was hired by a 5-2 vote to cond...
Apr 18, 2019
RELIGIOUS ARTIFACT COMING TO HEMPFIELD CHURCH
A religious artifact made its way to Hempfield's Our Lady of Grace Church. The Tribune-Review reports that on Wednesday, Our Lady of Grace hosted the "incorruptible" heart of Saint John Vianney. The a...
Apr 18, 2019
PROJECT LINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS ALMOST COMPLETE
A project that will link Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water treatment plants is approaching completion. The Tribune-Review reports that the $63 million project will link plants in the no...
Apr 18, 2019
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN, WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING PURSE, USING CREDIT CARDS
Two people from North Huntingdon are charged with stealing a purse and going on a shopping spree using the credit cards in the purse. The Tribune-Review reports that 45-year-old Laura Dick and 29-year...
Apr 18, 2019
LAUREL MOUNTAIN MAN DECLARED COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL FOR BEATING DEATH
A Laurel Mountain man charged with beating his live-in girlfriend to death nearly five years ago is competent enough to stand trial. The Tribune-Review reports that Judge Meghan Billik Defazio declare...
Apr 18, 2019
EVANSTOWN/KEYSTONE ROAD IN HERMINIE CLOSED DUE TO LANDSLIDE
A road in Herminie is closed due to a landslide. The Tribune-Review reports that the closure is in effect for a portion of Evanstown/Keystone road between Wendel Road and Eighth Street. PennDOT says t...
Apr 17, 2019
CNX APPROVED TO PUT ANOTHER GAS WELL PAD IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
The gas company that had to plug a gas well at the Beaver Run Reservoir in Washington Township received approval from township supervisors to put another gas well pad near Turack Road. The Tribune-Rev...
Apr 17, 2019
JEANNETTE MAN CHARGED IN DUI CRASH THAT KILLED HEMPFIELD WOMAN
State troopers have filed charges against a Jeannette man connected with a DUI crash in Yukon that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old woman from Hempfield. The Tribune-Review reports that 25-year-...
Apr 17, 2019
DERRY MAYOR RELEASED ON BOND FOLLOWING GUN INCIDENT
The mayor of Derry charged with pointing a gun at kids at a local park is now free on bond. The Tribune-Review reports that Derry Mayor Kevin Gross was released from Westmoreland County Prison on $20,...
Apr 17, 2019
LIGONIER MAN DIES FROM CRASH INJURIES
A Ligonier man has died as result of injuries suffered in a crash on Sunday. Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees confirmed the death of 28-year-old Benjamin A. Leshow at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center...
Apr 17, 2019
