Category Archives: Local News
LATROBE ELEMENTARY DEDICATED SATURDAY
Saturday was the dedication and first open house for the new Latrobe Elementary School. The Tribune-Review reports that many in attendance gave favorable opinions about the building, especially on the...
Dec 17, 2018
WEST NEWTON NATIVE HONORED FOR SAVING TEEN'S LIFE DURING TEXAS SCHOOL SHOOTING
A native of West Newton has been honored for saving someone's life during a school shooting in Texas. The Tribune-Review reports that Brandon Walmsley, a state trooper in Texas who was born and raised...
Dec 17, 2018
NEW UNITY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
Work is now underway to rebuild a public works garage in Unity Township that was destroyed by fire. The Tribune-Review reports that the new structure, which will cost $2.4 million, will be built on th...
Dec 17, 2018
MAN EXPOSES HIMSELF TO EMPLOYEE AT HEMPFIELD CONVENIENCE STORE
Police are on the lookout for a man who exposed himself to a female clerk at a convenience store in Hempfield. The Tribune-Review said the incident happened Friday night at the Valero Gas Station on W...
Dec 17, 2018
SCAMMER HITS FOUR DOLLAR GENERAL STORES IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
A man has scammed four Dollar General stores in Westmoreland County out of $2000 in gift cards. State Police say the man confuses clerks when he approaches them with $500 and a few gift cards in his h...
Dec 17, 2018
FIVE DERRY TOWNSHIP TEENS, ONE WOMAN INVOLVED IN SENDING PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES
State police are investigating an incident in which some Derry Township teenagers sent pornographic images to each other. Police say that three 17-year-old girls and an 18-year-old woman were involved...
Dec 17, 2018
FIRE DESTROYS AVONMORE ITALIAN CLUB
Fire crews were busy in Avonmore Saturday with a fire at the local Italian club. WTAE-TV reports that even with the fire department being next door to the club, and a very quick response, the fire spr...
Dec 17, 2018
HOSPAWS FEATURED ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SUNDAY
This week on Westmoreland Community Connections, Chad Amond will talk with Valerie Hoegel and Fran Petras with HosPaws, a group that provides foster care for pets whose owners are hospitalized. You ca...
Dec 14, 2018
APPROVED IRWIN BUDGET INCLUDES FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDING
Irwin Borough has approved their budget for next year, and that includes funding the local fire department. The Tribune-Review reports that the department will receive $62,000 from the borough in 2019...
Dec 14, 2018
TWO SCOTTDALE MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO PART IN ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION
Two men from Scottdale pleaded guilty yesterday to charges related to their work in an illegal gambling operation. The Tribune-Review reports that 55-year-old James Tartal pleaded guilty to misdemeano...
Dec 14, 2018
