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NEW STANTON TEEN CHARGED WITH KILLING TWO WILL UNDERGO MENTAL HEALTH CHECKS
A judge ruled on Thursday that a New Stanton teen accused of killing his mother and younger brother will undergo a competency evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial. The Tribune-Review re...
Apr 19, 2019
WOMAN BEING EVEALUATED AFTER THREATS AND HOME INVASIONS IN SALEM TWP.
A 24-year-old Murrysville woman was taken for a mental health evaluation after she reportedly threatened others and broke into homes in Salem Township early Wednesday morning. The Tribune-Review repor...
Apr 19, 2019
WOMAN CHARGED WITH TRYING TO SELL FAKE GAME CARDS
A woman was arrested for trying to sell counterfeit game cards to a Greensburg hobby store. The Tribune-Review reports that last Friday, the Pop! Culture store in Greensburg was approached by 21-year-...
Apr 19, 2019
MUELLER REPORT RELEASED WITH REDACTIONS
The final Mueller report was being released to members of Congress and to the public earlier today. The public can view the redacted report at http://justice.gov/storage/report.pdf. CD-ROMS containing...
Apr 18, 2019
PITTSBURGH MAN CLAIMS TWO DOGS ATTACKED HIM, HIS DOG IN NEW KENSINGTON
A Pittsburgh man claims that he and his dog were attacked by two dogs while they were visiting a friend in New Kensington. WTAE-TV reports that Chris Cushman was having his car worked on by a friend, ...
Apr 18, 2019
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES
The Norwin School District will hike property taxes by three percent next school year. The Tribune-Review reports that that will equal a 2.4 mil increase in property taxes in North Huntingdon, North I...
Apr 18, 2019
GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES CONSULTANT FOR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Greater Latrobe School District has hired a consultant for their upcoming superintendent search. The Tribune-Review reports that Templeton Advantage of Perry County was hired by a 5-2 vote to cond...
Apr 18, 2019
RELIGIOUS ARTIFACT COMING TO HEMPFIELD CHURCH
A religious artifact made its way to Hempfield's Our Lady of Grace Church. The Tribune-Review reports that on Wednesday, Our Lady of Grace hosted the "incorruptible" heart of Saint John Vianney. The a...
Apr 18, 2019
PROJECT LINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS ALMOST COMPLETE
A project that will link Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water treatment plants is approaching completion. The Tribune-Review reports that the $63 million project will link plants in the no...
Apr 18, 2019
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN, WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING PURSE, USING CREDIT CARDS
Two people from North Huntingdon are charged with stealing a purse and going on a shopping spree using the credit cards in the purse. The Tribune-Review reports that 45-year-old Laura Dick and 29-year...
Apr 18, 2019
