Category Archives: Local News
JEANETTE ACCEPTS PITZER'S TOWNHOUSE AS DONATION, LOOKING TO REDEVELOP IT
The former Pitzer's Townhouse Restaurant and Lounge is now owned by the City of Jeanette. The Trib reports that last Thursday, the city council accepted the donation of the property on South 5th and M...
Jan 16, 2024
ONE INJURED AFTER TRACTOR-TRIALER FIRE AT NEW STANTON EXIT OF TURNPIKE
One person was hurt in a tractor-trailer fire yesterday morning near the New Stanton exit of the PA Turnpike. The Trib reports that emergency crews were called out at 2:30 in the morning to the westbo...
Jan 16, 2024
INFORMATIONAL PICKETS RETURN FOR WESTMORELAND EMPLOYEES ON EXPIRED CONTRACT
Another round of informational pickets is planned for today for members of the union representing nurses and other staffers at Westmoreland Manor along with other county workers. The Trib reports that...
Jan 16, 2024
WIND CHILL ADVISORY STARTS TONIGHT
While our area is on the tail end of a winter weather advisory, another weather-related advisory will start tonight. The National Weather Service has announced a wind chill advisory will go into effec...
Jan 16, 2024
PENGUINS HIT THE ICE THIS AFTERNOON
The Penguins hit the ice again this afternoon. The team faces off against the Kraken at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh is coming off an overtime loss to the Hurricanes where Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel...
Jan 15, 2024
SEVERE WEATHER FORCED CHANGE IN WILD CARD MATCHUP IN NFL PLAYOFFS
Severe weather forced a change in a Wild Card round matchup in the NFL playoffs. The Steelers battle the Bills in Orchard Park this afternoon after league officials postponed Sunday's regularly schedu...
Jan 15, 2024
SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS SAYS DESTRUCTION HAPPENING IN GAZA WORSE THAN DRESDEN GERMANY
Senator Bernie Sanders says the destruction happening in Gaza is worse than what happened in Dresden, Germany during World War Two. Speaking on CNN's State of the Union, Sanders reiterated that Israel...
Jan 15, 2024
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE ESTABLISHING NEW AVIATION PROGRAM
Saint Vincent College in Latrobe is establishing a new aviation program. An official announcement on their Bachelor of Science in Aviation degree is expected sometime this week, with classes to start ...
Jan 15, 2024
MEMBERS OF PITTSBURGHS JEWISH COMMUNITY CALLING FOR RELEASE OF HOSTAGES
Members of Pittsburgh's Jewish community are calling for the release of hostages who are believed to be held by Hamas. A vigil in recognition of those captives and of Israelis who have lost their live...
Jan 15, 2024
NEW KENSINGTON MAN CELEBRATED 100TH BIRTHDAY LAST WEEK
A New Kensington man celebrated his 100th birthday last week. The Trib reports that on Thursday, Dan Hawkins reached the 100-year milestone and celebrated with friends and family. A World War II Army ...
Jan 15, 2024
