Category Archives: Local News
TEEN GIRL STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP WEDNESDAY
A teenager was hit by a vehicle in Mt. Pleasant Township yesterday afternoon. The Tribune-Review reports that this happened along Low Street around 4:03 PM. The 13-year-old girl, whose name was not re...
Nov 01, 2018
JUDGE RULES ON EVIDENCE IN HELD CAMPAIGN FINANCE VIOLATIONS CASE
A judge has ruled that if prosecutors want to continue to their case against Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held, they cannot use evidence of potential campaign finance violations. The Tribune R...
Nov 01, 2018
KNIGHT LAWYERS CALLING ON MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS FOR HEARING
Attorneys for Melvin Knight have talked about some of the experts they are bringing in to testify in his re-sentencing hearing. As we reported, Knight was originally sentenced to death for his part in...
Nov 01, 2018
ABUSE VICTIMS ASK PA. SENATE TO ENACT NEW STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
The survivors of the sexual abuse by members of the clergy are asking the members of Pennsylvania's Senate to return to session for a vote on a bill that would open a window for older victims of abuse...
Nov 01, 2018
HALLOWEEN EVENTS PLANNED THROUGHOUT COUNTY TONIGHT
Just a reminder that tonight's Halloween night, and there's a lot of activities going on. Greensburg's Halloween parade will start at 5:30 at Lynch Field, with trick-or-treating to follow until 8:00 P...
Oct 31, 2018
DRUG TASK FORCE CHARGES JEANNETTE WOMAN IN STING OPERATION
The Westmoreland County Drug Task Force has charged a Jeannette woman with illegally selling prescription drugs. The Tribune-Review reports that 25-year-old Andrea Cunningham was charged with possessi...
Oct 31, 2018
JURY SEATED FOR KNIGHT RE-SENTENCING
A jury of twelve along with two alternates have been seated for the re-sentencing of Melvin Knight, who was convicted of murder connected with the 2010 torture-slaying of a mentally disabled woman. Th...
Oct 31, 2018
WESTMORELAND COUNTY LAND BANK RECOGNIZED FOR SUCCESS
The Westmoreland County Land Bank has been recognized by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for its success. The Tribune-Review reports that the county land bank was featured in the report "Revitali...
Oct 31, 2018
GREENSBURG MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING PRISON GUARD
A Greensburg man who is in prison awaiting trial on charges of rape of a child and other related crimes is now facing charges of assaulting a Westmoreland County Prison Guard. The Tribune-Review repor...
Oct 31, 2018
GAS PRICES DROPPING IN PENNSYLVANIA
The average price of a gallon of gas is going down. According to GasBuddy.com, Westmoreland County's average gas price is $3.06. Among the surrounding counties, Somerset and Cambria Counties have the ...
Oct 31, 2018
