Category Archives: Local News

GREENSBURG COUPLE CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
A Greensburg couple is charged with child endangerment as their children were found to be living in deplorable conditions. The Trib reports that 39-year-old Robert Conklin, Jr. and 38-year-old Erin Pi...
Cindy Perino Feb 21, 2025

LONG-TIME VOICE OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS HAS DIED
The man known across Western Pennsylvania as the long-time voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins has died. Team leadership has confirmed legendary broadcaster Mike Lange passed away at his home in Pittsbur...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

WINNING CASH 5 TICKET SOLD IN PENN TOWNSHIP
Someone in Westmoreland County is $500,000 richer as they hit the jackpot in the Cash 5 Game. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at the PT Pit Stop convenience store on Route 130 in Pen...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION STARTING TO STOCK TROUT
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is starting the process of stocking trout for the year. Volunteers were out releasing fish in Deer Creek yesterday. Stocking is getting started a little earli...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

WANTED NEW KEN MAN ARRESTED
A New Kensington man wanted for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home four years ago was arrested on Tuesday after he was seen riding a vehicle without a seatbelt. The Trib reports that police in Arn...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

NORWIN SCHOOL BOARD AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION
Norwin School Board this week awarded over $6 million worth of contracts for a renovation at the Norwin High School Auditorium. The Trib reports that the work will include the replacement of the acous...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

PENNDOT CLOSES SMALL BRIDGE IN ROSTRAVER
PennDOT District 12 has closed a small bridge in Rostraver earlier than expected due to safety concerns. The Trib reports that Penndot's bridge safety team had noticed some structural changes on the b...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS END TALKS WITH PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX DEVELOPERS
North Huntingdon Township officials have ended talks with the developers of a proposed sports complex and put a halt to drafting a lease with them. The Trib reports that the vote was 4-3 to end the pr...
Cindy Perino Feb 20, 2025

MARC FOGEL BACK IN WESTERN PA
Butler County native Marc Fogel is back in Western Pennsylvania after spending more than three years in a Russian prison. Loved ones confirmed that Fogel was onboard a flight that landed at Pittsburgh...
Cindy Perino Feb 19, 2025

PA CAREERLINK TO HOST JOB FAIR IN LOWER BURRELL TOMORROW
PA CareerLink is hosting a job fair in Lower Burrell tomorrow. It is happening at the VFW post on Wildlife Lodge Road. Job seekers are asked to bring their resumes and to be prepared to interview on t...
Cindy Perino Feb 19, 2025