Category Archives: Local News
WEST NEWTON PARENTS CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
Two West Newton parents are facing charges of child endangerment and reckless endangerment for failing to follow a doctor's advice concerning the care of a child. The Tribune-Review reports that 37-ye...
Feb 12, 2019
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT IN THE REGION
Weather tops our news today, as that flood watch is in effect for our area and many surrounding counties. The National Weather Service says that another one-and-a-half to two inches of rainfall is pos...
Feb 12, 2019
ACCUSED PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTER TO HAVE ARRAIGNMENT HEARING TODAY
The man charged with shooting a Pittsburgh Synagogue is scheduled to have his arraignment hearing today. Bowers is accused of killing 11 people in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirre...
Feb 11, 2019
HEMPFIELD WOMAN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Another individual has announced her intent to run for Westmoreland County Commissioner. The Tribune-Review reports that 39-year old Heather Cordial of Hempfield will run on a campaign platform of imp...
Feb 11, 2019
NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO TALK ABOUT SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT
The North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority says they will hold discussions on the scope of the Markvue sewer line replacement project at a special meeting later this month. The Tribune-Review r...
Feb 11, 2019
WESTMORELAND COUNTY PENSION FUND IN GOOD SHAPE DESPITE LOSSES
The Westmoreland County Pension Fund is reportedly in good shape. The Tribune-Review reports that while the pension fund lost over $45 million in 2018, it was designated as at a minimum distressed lev...
Feb 11, 2019
JEANNETTE MAN ACCUSED FOR STEALING PURSE OF GIRLFRIEND'S ROOMMATE
A man from Jeannette is now facing charges of theft after stealing the purse of his girlfriend's roommate. The Tribune-Review reports that 33-year-old Paul Fogle allegedly stole the purse just before ...
Feb 11, 2019
LAWYER FOR LAUREL MOUNTAIN MAN CLAIMS HE'S UNFIT FOR MURDER TRIAL
The lawyer for a Laurel Mountain man who was jailed nearly five years ago on charges that he killed his live-in girlfriend says his client is not fit for trial due to head injuries, and wants a judge ...
Feb 11, 2019
SEARCH EFFORTS CONTINUED THROUGH SUNDAY FOR REPORTED BODY IN BRUSH CREEK
Search efforts continued on Sunday in the Brush Creek area in North Huntingdon as crews from Westmoreland and Allegheny County are trying to find a body that a witness told police was floating in the ...
Feb 11, 2019
SHOP N SAVE WESTMORELAND COUNTY AIRSHOW TO FEATURE FEMALE PILOT, HARRIER JET
The upcoming Shop N Save Westmoreland County Airshow will feature a first. Captain Zoe Kotnik, the first female commander and pilot of the US Air Force's F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, will be a featu...
Feb 08, 2019
