Category Archives: Local News
TRAFFIC STOP IN PENN TOWNSHIP LEADS TO DRUG BUST
Police have seized more than 35 pounds of marijuana, numerous vape pen cartridges filled with cannabis, along with firearms, mushrooms and cash in a bust that resulted from a traffic stop. The Tribune...
Oct 12, 2018
SON OF LOWER BURRELL JUDGE GOING TO TRIAL FOR DRUG OFFENSES
The son of a Lower Burrell district judge will head to trial for several drug-related charges. The Tribune-Review reports that Stephen Yakopec III, the son of Judge Cheryl Yakopec was ordered by Senio...
Oct 12, 2018
WESTMORELAND COUNTY RAISES FEES TO EXPUNGE CRIMINAL CASES
Westmoreland County Commissioners have increased the fees to remove some cases from criminal court archives. The Tribune-Review reports that the fee approved by Commissioners on Thursday to expunge ca...
Oct 12, 2018
WESTMORELAND, MONROEVILLE MALLS TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING
Two malls have decided that they will close Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Black Friday. The Tribune-Review reports that both the Westmoreland Mall and Monroeville Mall will have all of their business...
Oct 11, 2018
DERRY WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH TEEN INMATE
A woman from Derry pleaded guilty to having sexual relations with an escaped inmate from a juvenile detention facility and was sentenced yesterday in Westmoreland County Court. The Tribune-Review repo...
Oct 11, 2018
DETAILS RELEASED ON MAN’S STANDOFF WITH GREENSBURG POLICE
More information has been released concerning a standoff with Greensburg police that lead to one man being arrested. Greensburg Police say 31-year-old Jason W. Baughman was involved in a standoff with...
Oct 11, 2018
IRWIN DECIDES TO PUT OFF PROPOSED AMUSEMENT TAX DECISION
Irwin Borough Council has decided to table a proposal to add a proposed amusement tax. The Tribune-Review reports that the decision will be tabled until at least January, when a new council is seated ...
Oct 11, 2018
GOVERNMENT LOANS MADE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR LOCAL FLOODING DAMAGE
Low-interest loans are being made available to those who were affected by flooding during the September 9th storms. Governor Tom Wolf's office announced in a news release that the US Small Business As...
Oct 11, 2018
ONE PERSON INJURED IN ROUTE 22 COLLISION IN SALEM TOWNSHIP
One person was taken to the hospital yesterday after a crash on Route 22 in Salem Township. The Tribune-Review reports that the crash was at 1:09 PM near the intersection of 22 and Scenic Drive when a...
Oct 11, 2018
PITTSBURGH MAN CHARGED WITH CREDIT CARD FRAUD IN WESTMORELAND CO.
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges of credit card fraud for an incident in Westmoreland County. The Tribune-Review reports that 34-year-old Kharti Diallo, who has served time for credit card fraud bef...
Oct 11, 2018
