Category Archives: Local News
AMAZON TO USE WAREHOUSE IN NEW STANTON
Amazon has confirmed that they are using the 1-million square foot warehouse being built in New Stanton. The Trib reports that confirmation came from Amazon spokesperson Sam Fisher on Tuesday. Amazon'...
Aug 16, 2023
TRAFFIC INTERRUPTIONS EXPECTED ON PORTION OF ROUTE 981
Traffic interruptions are expected today on Route 981 in Mt. Pleasant Township ahead of a closure that starts on Thursday. The Trib reports that road will be closed from Boyer Road south to Fiedors Gr...
Aug 16, 2023
HEARING HELD FOR DELMONT COUPLE CHARGED IN ADOPTED SON'S DEATH
A preliminary hearing was held yesterday for two people charged with the death of their adoptive child in early February. The Trib reports that Lauren and Jacob Maloberti of Delmont were ordered to st...
Aug 16, 2023
PLUM HOUSE EXPLOSION VICTIMS IDENTIFIED
All five victims in the house explosion in Plum have been identified. The Trib reports that Casey Clontz and his son Keegan, were both identified by their family, as was Kevin Sebunia. Plum Borough Ma...
Aug 15, 2023
ALCOHOL ON SALE AMID MT. PLEASANT STATE STORE CLOSING
A state liquor store in Mt. Pleasant is set to close on Saturday and much of the merchandise is on sale. WTAE-TV reports that the store on West Main Street will close for good at 7 PM Saturday. All wi...
Aug 15, 2023
IRWIN COUNCILMAN MICHAEL YUNN RESIGNS
An Irwin borough councilman has resigned his position. The Trib reports that Councilman Michael Yunn resigned at the end of the August 9th meeting because he has moved to North Huntingdon. His term ex...
Aug 15, 2023
DEMOCRATS SCRAMBLING AFTER HOVIS WITHDRAWS FROM WESTMORELAND COMMISSIONER RACE
One of the Democratic candidates for Westmoreland County Commissioner has asked to remove her name from the ballot. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Sydney Hovis of Scottdale was one of two Democrati...
Aug 15, 2023
HEMPFIELD AREA OFFICIALLY REJECTS BIDS ON HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT, PLANS TO REVISE SCOPE
The Hempfield Area School Board is adopting new rules on challenging books in the district. The Trib reports that at last night's meeting, members voted in favor of guidelines and challenge policies t...
Aug 15, 2023
MERCER MAN CHARGED WITH STRANGULATION, SIMPLE ASSAULT
A man from Mercer is charged with strangulation and simple assault after an incident last Wednesday in New Kensington. The Trib reports that 57-year-old Terrence Martin, Jr. allegedly choked and hit a...
Aug 14, 2023
FIVE PEOPLE DIE IN PLUM BOROUGH HOUSE EXPLOSION
Five people have died and one person remains in critical condition after a house explosion in Plum Borough around 10:23 AM Saturday. WTAE-TV reports that Authorities have not identified the victims by...
Aug 14, 2023
