Category Archives: Local News

A former Jeannette man who has served over 30 years is awaiting a retrial in connection with a 1993 fatal fire. The Trib reports that lawyers for 58-year-old James Young say his speedy trial rights ha...

Jeannette City School Board has appointed a new member after two other attempts were unsuccessful. The Trib reports that earlier this week, the board voted 6-2 to appoint Susan McFarland to take the s...

A New Alexandria man was denied bail after he allegedly planted a bomb on his former landlord's lawnmower. The Trib reports that 54-year-old James Sever was charged in connection with the explosion in...

A man who died in Acme Dam Lake in Mt. Pleasant Township on Wednesday has been identified. The Trib reports that 67-year-old David Dirado was kayaking with friends and family around 1 PM yesterday whe...

The State Department of Environmental Protection and Homer City Redevelopment heard from the public last night concerning air pollution coming from the proposed natural gas-fired power plant. Many who...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is criticizing what he says is selective condemnation of political violence. Speaking Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, the Democrat said th...

Members of the Allegheny Township Police Department are doing their part to help furry friends in the community. The department is hosting a pet supply donation drive through this month. Food, kitty l...

Leaders with Monessen City Schools are warning families about recent cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Superintendent Doctor Robert Motte has sent a letter to parents, letting them know that the...

A Jeannette man who state police owned the car involved in a fatal hit-and-run is facing charges of resisting arrest. The Trib reports that James Grady II was identified as the owner of the Kia Rio th...

The Westmoreland County Housing Authority board approved the budget for next year. The Trib reports that spending for the budget tops out at $17.1 million for the next fiscal year, which starts Octobe...