Category Archives: Local News
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FLAG CELEBRATES 250th ANNIVERSARY
The Westmoreland County flag is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. KDKA-TV reports that the flag came around two years before the continental congress first adopted what would be the United ...
Oct 14, 2025
JEANNETTE FIRE DEPARTMENT MOVES TO NEW STATION
Jeannette fire department is moving their trucks and equipment into the new station on Clay Avenue. The Trib reports that officials now want to focus on adding living quarters to the building, which c...
Oct 14, 2025
TWO NORTH BELLE VERNON HOME OWNERS CLAIM MINE SUBSIDENCE DAMAGED HOMES
Two homeowners in North Belle Vernon are claiming mine subsidence has damaged their house. The Trib reports that the home of Dawn and Scott Wilson now has cracks in the foundation, which came after si...
Oct 14, 2025
COLUMBUS DAY CLOSURES
Today is Columbus day and there are several closures in effect. Federal, State and County Government offices are closed for the day, as are many banks. Post offices are closed for today, and there wil...
Oct 13, 2025
OFFICIALS CELEBRATING COMPLETION OF NEW TERMINAL AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Officials are celebrating the completion of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick were among the guests who spoke at a ribbon-cutt...
Oct 13, 2025
HUNTER DIES AFTER FALLING FROM TREE STAND IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
A hunter died after falling out of a tree stand in Washington Township on Friday. The Trib reports that 64-year-old Kent David Horrell died early Friday afternoon at AHN Forbes Hospital in Monroeville...
Oct 13, 2025
SINGLE LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 30 IN HEMPFIELD BEGINNING TONIGHT
Drivers taking Route 30 East in Hempfield will see some single lane restrictions starting tonight. The Trib reports that The traffic restriction will be in place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between the east...
Oct 13, 2025
UNITY MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH INCIDENTS AT PERSONAL CARE HOME
A Unity man was arrested in connection with incidents at a personal care home. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Ryan Hoover is charged with burglary, criminal trespass and terroristic threats in conn...
Oct 13, 2025
FATAL CRASH ON DARLINGTON ROAD
Police in Ligonier Valley investigated a fatal crash Saturday morning on Darlington Road. The Trib reports that the victim, 65-year-old Mark Maley was driving downhill on Darlington when his vehicle w...
Oct 13, 2025
MAN DIES IN LOYALHANNA TOWNSHIP MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A man died in a Motorcycle crash Saturday night in Loyalhanna Township. The Trib reports that 56-year-old Larry Matson, Jr. was riding alone at 6:28 PM when he bike veered off Sawmill Road and hit a t...
Oct 13, 2025
