Category Archives: Local News
PA LAWMAKER PROPOSES BILL TO BAN SMOKE AND VAPE SHOPS NEAR SCHOOLS
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing a bill that would ban smoke and vape shops near schools. State Representative Ben Waxman's bill would ban new smoke shops within 500 feet of K-12 schools, daycares...
Mar 20, 2026
GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Greensburg Central Catholic's Girls Basketball team won the state championship last night beating District 2 runner-up Holy Redeemer 52-41 in Hershey last night. Seniors Erica Gribble and Jayla Peters...
Mar 20, 2026
WORK UNDERWAY TO REPLACE FORT WALLS IN HISTORIC HANNAS' TOWN
Work is underway to replace the fort walls in Historic Hanna's Town. The Trib reports that the new wall will be a replica of the current 27-year-old structure using fresh wood and 21st century constru...
Mar 20, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING HELD TO DISCUSS SPLIT BETWEEN LOYALHANNA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET
A public meeting was held yesterday to discuss the split between the Loyalhanna Watershed Association and the Ligonier Country Market. The Trib reports that the Country Market is planning to move to a...
Mar 20, 2026
FORMER LATROBE MAN TO SERVE PRISON TIME FOR DELMONT ROAD RAGE INCIDENT
A former Latrobe man will serve up to five years in prison for a road rage incident last year. The Trib reports that 27-year-old Cody Salensky pleaded guilty this week to aggravated assault by vehicle...
Mar 20, 2026
FORT ALLEN PTO TREASURER ACCUSED OF STEALING FUNDS
The Fort Allen Parent Teacher Organization treasurer is accused of stealing $46,000 from the group's account. The Trib reports that charges were filed against Darshanna L. Truss of Hempfield is charge...
Mar 20, 2026
EPA INSPECTION SHEDS LIGHT ON DUST IN BLAIRSVILLE
An inspection from the State Department of Environmental Protection is providing light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood near the border of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. KDKA-TV reports th...
Mar 19, 2026
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE SKILL GAMES ORDINANCE
A Westmoreland County community is adding fees for owners of electronic skill games that offer cash payouts. Washington Township supervisors have approved an ordinance related to the issue. The owners...
Mar 19, 2026
PROGRAM HELPING PEOPLE GET RID OF LEAD PAINT IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY HOMES
A program is helping people get rid of lead paint in Westmoreland County homes. The Trib reports that the Westmoreland County Lead-Safe program started in 2021 and has aided 111 projects in removing o...
Mar 19, 2026
MAN ON DEATH ROW FOR LOYALHANNA TOWNSHIP MURDERS WILL NOT RECEIVE NEW TRIAL
A man on death row for the 2009 murders of three family members will not receive a new trial according to a Westmoreland County Judge. The Trib reports that Judge Megan Billik-Defazio said that an err...
Mar 19, 2026
