Category Archives: Local News
ONE FLOWN TO HOSPITAL AFTER EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP CRASH
One person was flown to the hospital after a crash in East Huntingdon Township. WTAE-TV reports that the crash happened along Railroad and Church Streets. Two vehicles were involved with the crash and...
Sep 30, 2025
PROJECT LIFESAVER IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Westmoreland County officials are reminding residents of a new program that will help first responders quickly find at-risk individuals who go missing. Local leaders announced Project Lifesaver back i...
Sep 30, 2025
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS GET READY TO BUILD NEW SALT STORAGE BUILDING
Hempfield Township Supervisors are getting ready to build a new salt storage building to replace one that was damaged during snow removal season last year. The Trib reports that a back wall blew out a...
Sep 30, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CANCELLING PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Westmoreland County Commissioners are cancelling their public meetings this week. The Trib reports that they would not be able to have them as there is no action they can take due to the ongoing budge...
Sep 30, 2025
MAN CHARGED IN MT PLEASANT SHOOTING SENTENCED
A man charged in connection with a shooting in Mt. Pleasant will serve between 30 months and five years in prison. The Trib reports that Paul Caletri III entered a guilty plea to one count of aggravat...
Sep 30, 2025
GREENSBURG BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION HOSTING WICKED WITCHES GALA
The Greensburg Business and Professional Association is hosting the Wicked Witches Gala later this week. The Halloween-themed event is planned for Saturday in downtown Greensburg. Guests can enjoy dan...
Sep 29, 2025
NEW KEN SALVATION ARMY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON SUPPORT
The New Kensington Salvation Army is accepting applications for support this holiday season. Families looking for help getting Christmas gifts for kids age 13 and younger can sign up in-person by appo...
Sep 29, 2025
LOWER BURRELL FIREFIGHTERS TO GET NEW EQUIPMENT
Firefighters in Lower Burrell will get some new equipment to help improve safety. The Trib reports that crews with the Kinloch fire department will have new air packs and Lower Burrell Company 3 will ...
Sep 29, 2025
NEW PARK SET TO OPEN IN HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP
A new park is set to open soon in Hempfield Township. Local officials and invited guests got a sneak peek at the first phase of the recreation area off Weatherwood Lane, near Route 30, on Saturday. Th...
Sep 29, 2025
LOWER BURRELL BUILDING TO BE TORN DOWN
The Lower Burrell building that once housed the Newport Business Institute is set to be torn down. City officials have approved plans to demolish the structure on Greensburg Road. The Westmoreland Cou...
Sep 29, 2025
