Category Archives: Local News
RELIEF COULD BE ON THE WAY FOR RESIDENTS WHO RELY ON SNAP BENEFITS
Relief could be on the way this week for the nearly two-million Pennsylvania residents who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries. During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" yesterday, Tr...
Nov 03, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ROTARY CLUB HELPS OUT TSA WORKERS AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
Rotary Club of Westmoreland County is helping out TSA workers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. KDKA-TV reports that the group presented the county Airport Authority $500 to cover lunch at DeNunzio's...
Nov 03, 2025
ONE PERSON HURT IN JEANNETTE ROUTE 30 CRASH
One person was hurt in a crash on Route 30 in Jeannette on Saturday. The Trib reports that the crash was reported at 10:55 AM near DeLallo's Italian Market. Mutual Aid Ambulance said that one woman wa...
Nov 03, 2025
STATE GAME COMMISSION LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOT DEER OVER BAIT IN NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP
The state Game Commission is looking for people who shot a deer over bait in North Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that the deer was shot around Noon on October 7th. Investigators shared photos ...
Nov 03, 2025
DERRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FINISHES HEADSTONE REPLACEMENT
The Derry Historical Society has finished replacing cemetery headstones that go back to the Revolutionary War. The Trib reports that two dozen volunteers worked at the Old Salem Community Church to wo...
Nov 03, 2025
PHILIPS RESPIRONICS TO LAY OFF NEARLY 200 EMPLOYEES NEXT YEAR
Philips Respironics has notified state officials that it plans to lay off nearly 200 people at three Westmoreland County locations starting early next year. The Trib reports that Philips issued the Wo...
Nov 03, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM OBGYN
Coming up Sunday on Westmoreland Community Connections, Host Jennifer Miele brings us a Women's Health Special with Independence Health System. OBGYN Physician Dr. Lisa Hildenbrand and Certified Nurse...
Oct 31, 2025
DEMOCRAT STATE LAWMAKERS PROPOSE INVESTMENT IN FOOD BANKS TO HELP POTENTIAL SNAP BENEFIT FREEZE
Democrat state lawmakers in Pennsylvania are proposing an investment in food banks to help folks impacted by the likely SNAP benefits freeze. This week, the state Senate Democratic Caucus introduced a...
Oct 31, 2025
SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF FACES CORRUPTION OF MINORS CHARGES
Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir is facing a corruption of minors charge after allegedly making sexual comments to a teen. The incident reportedly happened at a Pittsburgh-area Walmart store during...
Oct 31, 2025
IRWIN HOME DAMAGED IN HOMICIDE
A home in Irwin was damaged in a fire yesterday afternoon. The Trib reports that multiple fire departments were called out to a two-story home at the corner of Sixth and Warden Streets at 1:15 PM. The...
Oct 31, 2025
