Category Archives: Local News
ROUTE 981 TRAFFIC IMPACTED BY MOTORCYCLE CRASH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A portion of Route 981 was closed last night as emergency crews were tending to a one-vehicle crash. The Tribune-Review reports that an unknown driver crashed his motorcycle on Route 981 near Trauger ...
Dec 20, 2018
CHARGED GREENSBURG DOCTOR FACING NEW INDICTMENT
A Greensburg doctor who was facing federal drug charges is now facing additional charges of witness tampering and lying to the FBI. In a news release from U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, the new indictment...
Dec 20, 2018
SHOP WITH A COP HELD IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY TUESDAY
Tuesday was a great event for the police officers of Westmoreland County as they helped out some kids who may not have had a good Christmas. KDKA-TV reports that state and local police forces joined u...
Dec 19, 2018
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING ROYALTY CHECKS
A man from North Huntingdon is charged with theft for allegedly cashing gas well royalty checks in 2017 and 2018 after he sold the property where it was located. The Tribune-Review reports that 44-yea...
Dec 19, 2018
VOTING COMING ON SETTLEMENT WITH TWO NORTH HUNTINGDON POLICE OFFICERS
North Huntingdon Township Commissioners are expected to vote today to approve an out-of-court settlement for two officers who filed a lawsuit with the township over wages. The Tribune-Review reports t...
Dec 19, 2018
ODOR IN HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP EXPLAINED
If you noticed an odd odor over the last week in Hempfield Township, you're not alone. The Tribune-Review reports that the odor, which has been prevalent on Route 136, is due to a leak of mercaptan at...
Dec 19, 2018
UNITY WOMAN CHARGED, BANNED FROM CASINO FOR LEAVING DAUGHTER FOR SIX HOURS
A woman from Unity has been banned for life from Rivers Casino for leaving her 10-year-old daughter alone in a car in the casino's parking garage for over six hours. The Tribune-Review reports that 36...
Dec 19, 2018
GREENSBURG WOMAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM CHIROPRACTOR'S OFFICE
A Greensburg woman is accused of stealing over $52,000 from the chiropractor's office that she managed. The Tribune-Review reports that Cynthia Bisignaini-Hill now faces numerous charges of theft, for...
Dec 19, 2018
VANDERGRIFT WOMAN'S REMAINS RETURNED TO FAMILY
The remains of a Vandergrift woman who was beaten and burned in a remote wooded area of Derry Township will be returned to her family. The Tribune-Review reports that the remains of Ronny Cable will b...
Dec 19, 2018
MURRYSVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO TIME SERVED FOR SEXUAL CONTACT WITH MINOR
Time served was the sentence handed down to a Murrysville man after he pleaded guilty to charges of improper sexual contact with a 14 year old girl. 20 year old Daniel Lawrence was accused of having s...
Dec 18, 2018
