Category Archives: Local News
JEANNETTE LEADERS LOOK TO REDUCE REC BOARD TERM LENGTH
Local leaders in Jeannette are looking to reduce the term length for members on the city's recreation board. A measure that takes those terms from five years down to three years has gotten initial app...
Nov 17, 2025
RAILCARS RETURN TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY TO COLLECT TOYS FOR TOTS
The railcars returned to parts of Westmoreland County this past weekend to collect toys for Toys for Tots. The Trib reports that the 25 railcars decked out for the holidays made their trek from East H...
Nov 17, 2025
ROADWORK STARTS TODAY ON ROUTE 51 IN ROSTRAVER
There will be some roadwork starting today for a section of Route 51 in Rostraver. The Trib reports that single-lane restrictions will be in place between 7 AM and 5 PM today through November 21st bet...
Nov 17, 2025
MAWC SEEKS STATE FUNDING TO REPAIR SEWAGE ARCHWAY IN SCOTTDALE
The municipal authority of Westmoreland County is seeking $1 million in state funding to repair a century-old underground brick arch that allows the sewage to flow through Scottdale. The Trib reports ...
Nov 17, 2025
RACIST FLYERS FOUND ON THE SIDEWALK AT IUP
Racist flyers purporting to be from the KKK were found on the sidewalk on the campus of IUP Saturday afternoon. According to the university, two students found them near the IUP post office. Universit...
Nov 17, 2025
ONE DEAD AFTER DERRY TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
One person is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Derry Township. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Ryan Hunker was killed in the incident at 1020 James Street that drew a large police presence in...
Nov 17, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: LIGHT UP NORWIN PARADE
The Annual Light Up Norwin Parade is Thursday, November 20 and this year it is going to be bigger than ever - pre-parade entertainment, three marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus! Rotary Preside...
Nov 14, 2025
SENATOR FETTERMAN RECOVERING AFTER FALL
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is recovering after falling near his home during a walk Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the Democrat said he was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital out of an...
Nov 14, 2025
ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT OPERATORS LOOKING TO ATTRACT A NEW CARRIER
Operators of the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport are looking to attract a new carrier. Officials at the Westmoreland County travel hub have hired a consulting firm to help them find another airline to ...
Nov 14, 2025
FULL SNAP PAYMENTS NOW GOING OUT TO RECIPIENTS ACROSS PA
Full SNAP payments are now going out to recipients across Pennsylvania. Yesterday, the state's Department of Human Services announced food assistance benefits were being distributed following the end ...
Nov 14, 2025
