Category Archives: Local News
VAN, SUV COLLIDE ON PENN TOWNSHIP ROAD
Few details are available on the two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Penn Township. The Tribune-Review reports that shortly before 7 PM, a van and an SUV collided on Route 130 near Pine Hollow Road...
Feb 28, 2019
FORMER DISTRICT COURT JUDGE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE AUCTIONED OFF
The building that housed the former district court offices for Judge Jason Buczak will be auctioned off next month. The Tribune-Review reports that the auction will happen March 28th on Route 66 in Wa...
Feb 28, 2019
GREENSBURG DIOCESE SET UP COMPENSATION FUND FOR CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has set up their compensation fund for victims of clergy sexual abuse. The Tribune-Review reports that applications for the compensation fund will be accepted ...
Feb 28, 2019
WEST PENN POWER STILL WORKING TO RESTORE SERVICE TO MANY WESTMORELAND COUNTY CUSTOMERS
West Penn Power is still working to restore power to those who had their power knocked out over the weekend. According to the power company, 607 of their customers remain without power. Many of those ...
Feb 28, 2019
VAN CRASHES INTO MURRYSVILLE HOME, ENDS UP IN BASEMENT
One person was injured when a van crashed into the foundation of a house in Murrysville, going into the basement. WTAE-TV reports that the crash happened at 2:30 PM Wednesday afternoon in the 3800 blo...
Feb 28, 2019
FELDER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR WESTMORELAND COUNTY SHERIFF
A Westmoreland County Deputy Sheriff has announced he will run for the Sheriff's post. The Tribune-Review reports that 55-year-old Steven Felder will run for the Republican nomination for Sheriff. He ...
Feb 27, 2019
HERMINIE MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING INFANT
A man from Herminie was arraigned on Tuesday on charges of assaulting an 8-month-old child that he was babysitting. The Tribune-Review reports that 20-year-old Shane Morrison is facing charges of aggr...
Feb 27, 2019
POWER STILL OUT FOR SOME WESTMORELAND COUNTY RESIDENTS
Power outages continue to hit the county. West Penn Power reports that 2,763 of their customers remain without power as of this hour, but they are continuing repair efforts. Many areas of Westmoreland...
Feb 27, 2019
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO VISIT GREENSBURG ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LISTENING TOUR
Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor will visit Greensburg as part of his listening tour concerning the legalization of recreational marijuana. According to his Facebook page, Lt. Governor John Fetterma...
Feb 27, 2019
TRIAL FOR MAN ACCUSED IN JEANNETTE SHOOTING DEATH DELAYED UNTIL MAY
The trial of an Allegheny County man charged with killing 32-year-old Michael Wilson nearly two years ago has been delayed until May. The Tribune-Review reports that 30-year-old Darrelle Tolbert-McGhe...
Feb 27, 2019
