Category Archives: Local News

SOUTH HUNTINGDON COUPLE CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
A South Huntingdon couple is charged with child endangerment after they allegedly took two kids to a drug transaction in North Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that 34-year-old Gregory Carvallis,...
Cindy Perino Dec 04, 2025

PA STATE POLICE SAY THERE WERE FEWER DRUNK DRIVING ARRESTS OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Pennsylvania State Police say there were fewer drunk driving arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday this year. PSP says troopers made 458 DUI arrests over the holiday weekend, a decline of almost 80 fr...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

NEW KEN LEADERS JOIN BROWNFIELD REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP
Leaders in New Kensington are joining officials in Monessen, Jeannette, and Trafford for a Brownfield revitalization partnership. The program is managed by the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Author...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

WOMAN DRIVES VEHICLE INTO PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGIES BUILDING
A woman was taken to the hospital after she drove her vehicle into the Pittsburgh Technologies building in Washington Township. The Trib reports the crash happened just after 4:30 PM Tuesday along the...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

ONE YEAR SINCE SINKHOLE CLAIMED THE LIFE OF MARGUERITE WOMAN
This month marks one year since a sinkhole opened up along Libby Lane near Marguerite Road in Unity Township. The Trib reports last December 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard of Unity fell to her death be...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

EAST HUNTINGDOM MAN SENTENCED ON CHARGES RELATED TO SHOOTOUT WITH POLICE
An East Huntingdon man was sentenced yesterday on charges related to a shootout with police last fall. The Trib reports that 63-year-old James Miller, Jr. was ordered to serve up to 44 years in prison...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY JAIL INMATE CHARGED WITH SUPPLYING DRUGS THAT LEAD TO OVERDOSE DEATH
A Westmoreland County Jail inmate is charged with supplying drugs that lead to the overdose death of an inmate in September of 2023. The Trib reports that charges were held for trial against 29-year-o...
Cindy Perino Dec 03, 2025

FAMILY MEMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHY VICTIM SUING INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL
A family member of one of the patients who was photographed by staffers at a Greensburg hospital last year is suing the former nurses and the facility. The plaintiff claims Independence Health System ...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2025

2026 FISHING LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE
Twenty-twenty-six fishing licenses are now available in Pennsylvania. Licenses can be purchased online or at one of close to 700 participating retail stores across the Commonwealth. Fishing enthusiast...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2025

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN NEW KEN THIS WEEKEND
Some holiday events are coming up in New Kensington this weekend. The community's annual Christmas tree lighting is planned downtown on Friday evening. The Mayor's Christmas Dinner will also take plac...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2025








