Category Archives: Local News
TWO DRUG OVERDOSE AWARENESS EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Two events will be held today to recognize Drug Overdose Awareness Day tomorrow. The Trib reports that one event will be held by the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission from noon to two at the He...
Aug 30, 2023
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA PLANTS IN YUKON
Two men were arrested and several marijuana plants were confiscated Monday night in Yukon. The Trib reports that acting on a tip, state police went to a Yukon Avenue Home where 40-year-old Harold Shie...
Aug 30, 2023
WESTMORELAND COUNTY CONTRACTOR SENTENCED FOR UNFINISHED CONTRACT WORK
A Westmoreland County contractor will serve time in state prison for not finishing work that he was contracted for. KDKA-TV reports that Jason Pirl pleaded guilty to charges filed against him in Fayet...
Aug 23, 2023
PITTSBURGH MAN WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT FOUND IN NEW KENSINGTON
A Pittsburgh man was arrested by Allegheny County Sheriff's Deputies after he was found hiding in a home in New Kensington. The Trib reports that 31-year-old Tre DeVaughn Wingate was charged on Januar...
Aug 23, 2023
STATE TROOPER FILES LAWSUIT CLAIMING SHE WAS PASSED OVER FOR PROMOTIONS
A State Trooper claims that she was passed over for a promotion in retaliation for her husband's role as a whistleblower. The Trib reports that Lauren Spallone of Unity claimed in a lawsuit filed in W...
Aug 23, 2023
JEANNETTE MAN SENTENCED IN STRANGULATION CASE
A Jeannette man will serve up to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges in five separate cases. The Trib reports that 24-year-old Leon Fair will serve at least 11 and a half months in ja...
Aug 23, 2023
NURSE'S AIDE ACCUSED OF STEALING PATIENT'S RINGS
A Braddock woman working as a nurse's aide is charged with stealing a dementia patient's engagement and wedding rings and selling them. The Trib reports that 39-year-old Christina Ankey was charged in...
Aug 23, 2023
FELONY CHARGE DROPPED AGAINST ARNOLD WOMAN ACCUSED OF FATALLY SHOOTING DOG IN JUNE
A felony charge filed against an Arnold woman charged with shooting a dog to death in June has been dropped. The Trib reports that 49-year-old Susan Mullenax was charged with cruelty to animals, and s...
Aug 18, 2023
VANDERGRIFT MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR ROBBING NORTH APOLLO BANK IN 2021
A Vandergrift man was ordered to serve nearly five years in federal prison for robbing a bank in North Apollo. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Bradley Mondi was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ...
Aug 18, 2023
LATROBE OFFICIALS TO REMOVE ERROR FROM OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Latrobe Planning Commission members voted to remove the R6 zoning category from the city's official zoning map. The Trib reports that the reason for this decision is that there is no R6 category and d...
Aug 18, 2023
