Category Archives: Local News
DERRY BIGFOOT STATUE GETS ITS OWN PARK
The Bigfoot statue in Derry Borough could be getting its own park. Local leaders have plans to move the wooden carving of the creature from Mossback Park to a new space at Chestnut Street and Second A...
Jan 06, 2026
BURRELL SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING TO FILL VACANCY
Members of the Burrell School Board are looking to fill a vacancy. Jean Schager resigned from the board at the end of December, saying she has had to take a new job that includes a one-hour commute ea...
Jan 06, 2026
LATROBE NONPROFIT MAKES BID FOR FORMER MANOS THEATER BUILDING
A non-profit group in Latrobe has made a bid for the former Manos theater building. The Trib reports that the building used to house a fitness center before Cabaret Theater Inc. purchased it in August...
Jan 06, 2026
NORTH HUNTINGDON POLICE CAR DAMAGED DURING CHASE
A North Huntingdon Police Car was damaged during a chase Saturday after authorities said that a fleeing suspect rammed it head on. The Trib reports that police tried to pull over a car driven by 39-ye...
Jan 06, 2026
WESTMORELAND COUNTY SALARY BOARD RESCINDS POLICY REGARDING HEALTH BENEFITS AFTER RETIREMENT
On Monday, the Westmoreland County Salary Board rescinded a policy to allow non-union members to receive health benefits after retirement. The Trib reports that the vote was unanimous to eliminate the...
Jan 06, 2026
FORMER GREENSBURG MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PROBATIONARY PROGRAM
A former Greensburg man was sentenced to two years in a probationary program for the 2013 sexual assault of a child in New Kensington. The Trib reports that 27-year-old Nicholas Sales of Connellsville...
Jan 05, 2026
MANY WESTERN PA REPUBLICAN LEADERS PRAISING PRESIDENT TRUMP FOLLOWING CAPTURE OF VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT
Many Republican leaders from Western Pennsylvania are praising President Trump following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Maduro and his wife have been brought to t...
Jan 05, 2026
AUTHORITIES RELEASE MORE DETAILS ON FATAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOOTING IN HEMPFIELD
Authorities released more details on the fatal shooting that happened New Year's Eve in Hempfield. The Trib reports that Robert Naugle Jr. is charged with shooting and killing James Thomas. Authoritie...
Jan 05, 2026
EXPORT LOOKING TO MOVE EMERGENCY TRANSPORT HELIPAD TO NEW COMMUNITY PARK
Export is looking to move a helipad for emergency transport to a new community park. The Trib reports that the new helipad will be at the J.M. Hall, Jr. Community Park behind the PNA Polish Club and t...
Jan 05, 2026
TWO WESTMORELAND COUNTY PRISON GUARDS ATTACKED BY INMATE
Two guards were injured after authorities said they were attacked by a man booked into the facility on terroristic threats on December 28th. The Trib reports that 26-year-old Javaun Miller of Greensbu...
Jan 05, 2026
