Category Archives: Local News
MAWC TREATING DRINKING WATER FOR EXCESS LEVEL OF ORGANIC CARBON
Last month, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County was cited for excessive levels of organic carbon in drinking water for about half of the 400,000 customers served. The Tribune-Review reports...
Apr 03, 2019
EXTENDED DEADLINE PASSES, STILL NO DEVELOPER PROPOSALS FOR DOWNTOWN GREENSBURG HOTEL
While the Greensburg Community Development Corporation has asked developers for their best pitches for a downtown hotel, the extended deadline has passed and no proposals were submitted. The Tribune-R...
Apr 03, 2019
WEST NEWTON COUPLE IN COURT TO REGAIN CUSTODY OF DAUGHTER DESPITE CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES
A West Newton couple was in court Monday, continuing the legal battle to get custody of their daughter restored to them. The Tribune-Review reports that Robert and Tiffany Aquilina waived a scheduled ...
Apr 02, 2019
CREWS DISPATCHED TO ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE
Several fire departments were called out to a house fire that spread to a garage in Rostraver Township. The Tribune-Review reports that the fire was reported at 3:53 PM in the 400 block of Rankin road...
Apr 02, 2019
SOUTHMORELAND HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULE AFTER THREAT INVESTIGATED
A reported threat against Southmoreland High School was unfounded and school proceeded as normal on Monday. The Tribune-Review reports that Southmoreland district Superintendent Vincent Mascia receive...
Apr 02, 2019
STOLEN STOVE FALLS FROM TRUCK, LEADS TO HAZELWOOD MAN'S ARREST
A stove falling off a pickup truck onto Route 30 lead to the arrest of a man on theft charges. Police say 40-year-old Gary W. Cawley of Hazelwood was arrested Friday and arraigned on charges of burgla...
Apr 02, 2019
TRIAL DELAYED FOR UNITY MAN ACCUSED OF STALKING, BURGLARY
The trial of a Unity man up for charges of stalking and burglary has been delayed for two months to allow him time to prepare to represent himself. The Tribune-Review reports that the trial of 50-year...
Apr 02, 2019
TRIAL BEGINS TODAY FOR YOUNGWOOD MAN ACCUSED OF MULTIPLE RAPES
A Jury was seated on Monday for the trial of a Youngwood man who faces charges of rape and sexual assault. The Tribune-Review reports that 23-year-old Darell Walker is facing charges in four separate ...
Apr 02, 2019
GAS PRICE AVERAGES REMAIN STEADY ACROSS STATE
Gas prices across the state on average are holding steady from last week. Gasbuddy.com reports that the state-wide average price of a gallon of unleaded gas is $2.79 a gallon. That's roughly the same ...
Apr 01, 2019
MARCH FOR PARKS FUNDRAISER SURPASSES $1 MILLION RAISED
The March for Parks fundraiser has gone over the $1 million mark since the start of the campaign 17 years ago. The Tribune-Review reports that Saturday was the March for Parks at Twin Lakes park in He...
Apr 01, 2019
