Category Archives: Local News
FORMER DERRY MAN DECLARED COMPETNET TO STAND TRIAL FRIDAY
A former Derry man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls over the last year was declared competent to stand trial on Friday. The Trib reports that 20-year-old Christopher Fraser was charged wit...
Jan 08, 2024
CHERRY CREEK GOLF COURSE WILL SOON SEE SOME DEVLEOPMENT
After being closed for eight years, the former Cherry Creek Golf Course will see some development soon. The Trib reports that the property will be converted to "Spyglass Trails", a housing development...
Jan 05, 2024
STATE LAWMAKERS DECLARES 2023 AS "THE TAYLOR SWIFT ERA" IN PENNSYLVANIA
Before they left for an end-of year-break, State House lawmakers successfully passed a resolution to declare 2023 as "The Taylor Swift Era" in Pennsylvania. Seven Republicans sided with most of the De...
Jan 05, 2024
PENNDOT AND PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE OPERATORS HAVE CREWS READY TO TAKE ON WINTER STORM
PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike operators say they have crews ready to take on winter weather this weekend. Turnpike spokesperson Crispin Havener says trucks will be out pre-treating the road and th...
Jan 05, 2024
MORE DETAILS RELEASED CONCERNING RESUCE OF A MAN AND DAUGHTER FROM BURNING HOME IN CRABTREE
More details were released concerning the rescue of a man and his daughter from a burning home in Crabtree. The Trib reports that Kandace Gettins and Marissa Perillo, employees at SCI Pine Grove in In...
Jan 05, 2024
TWO BLAIRSVILLE WOMEN CHARGED WITH SUPPLYING DRUGS IN OVERDOSE DEATH IN DERRY
Two women are charged in connection with the drug overdose death of a Derry Township man in 2022. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Ashley Kirkland of Blairsville was arrested yesterday, while an arre...
Jan 05, 2024
MAN ACCUSED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER OF NEW KENSINGTON CHILD
A man accused of first degree murder, multiple counts of aggravated assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and other crimes in connection with the death of a New Kensington child will stand t...
Jan 05, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING OF A MONROEVILLE POLICE OFFICER
Allegheny County Police are investigating the shooting of a Monroeville police officer following a robbery last night. WTAE-TV reports that officers were called to the 4100 block of William Penn Highw...
Jan 04, 2024
HERMINIE FAMILY CONTINUES TO RECOVER AFTER FIRE
A Herminie Family continues to recover after a fire on New Year's Day. KDKA-TV reports that the community has come together to donate close to $18,000 to help the Riles family after their home was des...
Jan 04, 2024
IRWIN BOROUGH COUNCIL NAMED REPLACEDMENT FOR LESLIE SAVAGE
Irwin Borough Council has named the replacement for Leslie Savage, who resigned last month. The Trib reports that Amanda Morrison, who operates the non-profit Come Talk, Inc. was unanimously selected ...
Jan 04, 2024
