Category Archives: Local News
SCOTTDALE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ARMED ROBBERIES
A Scottdale man charged with the armed robberies of gas stations and discount stores entered guilty pleas in Westmoreland County court on Monday. The Tribune-Review reports that 42-year-old Clyde Mens...
Apr 23, 2019
JUDGE DISMISSES, BUT PRESERVES, CONSPIRACY CHARGE AGAINST HARRISON CITY DOCTOR
A Harrison City doctor charged with illegally distributing Suboxone will not stand trial in federal court today. The Tribune-Review reports that Dr. Felix Brizuela, Jr., was scheduled to face charges ...
Apr 23, 2019
DEATH TOLL FROM SRI LANKA EASTER ATTACKS CONTINUES TO CLIMB
The death toll from Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka continues to climb. At least 290 people are now confirmed dead after attacks on churches and hotels across the country. Police have arrested mor...
Apr 22, 2019
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES WANT COAST GUARD VESSEL NAMED AFTER ARNOLD PALMER
A Pennsylvania congressional delegation is seeking to honor Arnold Palmer by having a coast guard vessel named after him. Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey along with 18 other congressional representa...
Apr 22, 2019
SANDY HOOK MOTHER TO SPEAK IN GREENSBURG TO CATHOLIC WOMEN’S GROUP
The mother of a Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victim will come to Greensburg to speak with a Catholic Women's Group. The Tribune-Review reports that Jennifer Hubbard will speak on April 27th at the a...
Apr 22, 2019
BRIDGE WORK COMING TO DONEGAL TOWNSHIP
Construction work is slated to start in May on a bridge in the Donegal Township area. The Tribune-Review reports that the bridge that carries County Line Road over Roaring Run at the border of Westmor...
Apr 22, 2019
MAN STRUCK BY AUTO IN HIT-AND-RUN IN SOUTH GREENSBURG
A man was taken to a Monroeville Hospital after being struck by a car in a hit and run incident Friday night in the South Greensburg area. The Tribune-Review reports that this happened on Broad Street...
Apr 22, 2019
ONE PERSON INJURED IN HEMPFIELD CAR CRASH
One person was injured in a crash in Hempfield on Sunday morning. The Tribune-Review reports that the crash was on Route 136 around 8:24 AM. The victim had to be extricated from the car, and was later...
Apr 22, 2019
DERRY BOROUGH MAYOR RESIGNS AMID GUN-RELATED CHARGES
The solicitor for Derry Borough confirmed yesterday that Derry's mayor, who faces charges of aggravated assault, has submitted his letter of resignation. WTAE-TV reports that Mayor Kevin Gross is faci...
Apr 19, 2019
NORTH IRWIN WOMAN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
A woman from North Irwin is facing embezzlement charges. The Tribune-Review reports that 59-year-old Karen Vechter is accused of stealing more than $286,000 from The Braff Group in Upper St. Clair. Ve...
Apr 19, 2019
