Category Archives: Local News
TWO MEN CHARGED AFTER CRASHING STOLEN VEHICLE IN MURRYSVILLE
Police in Murrysville have charged two men following a crash on Monday Morning on Route 22. WTAE-TV reports that police saw the two suspects were in a stolen vehicle with a big screen TV in the backse...
Mar 12, 2019
TWO LATROBE RESIDENTS CHARGED WITH HEROIN POSSESSION
Two Latrobe residents were arrested over the weekend on charges of heroin possession. The Tribune-Review reports that 26-year-old Marcus Grasmick and 45-year-old Kathy Runyon are charged with possessi...
Mar 12, 2019
HEMPFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY FOR TWO MALNOURISHED DOGS
A man from Hempfield is charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after authorities seize two malnourished dogs off of his property. The Tribune-Review reports that authorities received a complai...
Mar 12, 2019
TRIAL BEGINS FOR LATROBE MAN ACCUSED OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
Opening statements are expected today for a Latrobe man charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man that was trying to stop a robbery. The Tribune-Review reports that the jury was seated o...
Mar 12, 2019
IRWIN MAN RELEASED FROM JAIL AFTER BOND MODIFICATION
A man from Irwin put in jail along with two others on charges related to a fatal drug overdose was released from jail after a modification to his bond. The Tribune-Review reports that 28-year-old Fran...
Mar 12, 2019
TWO MEN AWAIT RE-TRIAL FOR 2017 MONESSEN SHOOTING
The two men who are awaiting re-trial in connection with a shooting in Monessen two years ago have rejected plea agreements and have asked for a jury trial. The Tribune-Review reports that Joseph Heat...
Mar 12, 2019
WESTMORELAND COUNTY THEATER GROUP GOES FOR PRODUCTION RECORD
A Westmoreland County theater group may be the new holders of a Guinness World Record for the fastest musical ever staged. The Stage Right! musical team spent Saturday going through everything needed ...
Mar 11, 2019
MAJOR WATER, SEWER LINE RELOCATION PROJECT SLATED FOR YOUNGWOOD AREA
A large water and sewer line relocation project will get underway next year. The Tribune-Review reports that the lines will be moved as part of an upcoming PennDOT project on Route 119 to repair and r...
Mar 11, 2019
ENVIRONMENTALISTS DEMAND MAWC ORDER HALT TO BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR DRILLING
A group of environmentalists are demanding the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County board members to order a halt to deep well gas drilling at the Beaver Run Reservoir in Washington and Bell Tow...
Mar 11, 2019
YOUNGWOOD TOY STORE SHED FIRE RULED ARSON
State Police fire marshals have ruled the fire that broke out in a shed beside a toy store in Youngwood was intentionally set. Marshals say the fire started in a shed that was up against Gene and Troy...
Mar 11, 2019
