Category Archives: Local News

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW KEN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Registration is open now for the New Kensington Christmas Parade. The annual event is planned for December 6th. Organizations, businesses, and individuals who would like to enter a float or a vehicle ...
Cindy Perino Sep 16, 2025

NORWIN SCHOOL BOARD REJECTS REQUEST TO RETRIEVE DELETED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING VIDEOS
Norwin school board has rejected a request from a North Huntingdon resident to spend money to retrieve deleted school board meeting videos. The Trib reports that 24-year-old Dustin Logue had his right...
Cindy Perino Sep 16, 2025

BENEFITS SUSPENDED FOR TWO FORMER GREENSBURG POLICE OFFICERS
The Greensburg Police Pension Board yesterday voted to suspend benefits to two former officers who are serving sentences for drug-related crimes. The Trib reports that the suspensions were for former ...
Cindy Perino Sep 16, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TAKES ISSUE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking issue with President Trump's attempt to blame Democrats for the deadly shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. While speaking to CBS Mornings, Shapir...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

PLUM MIDDLE SCHOOL ON "FIRE WATCH"
Plum Middle School is on "fire watch" right now as the district waits on a new water pump for the building's sprinkler system. Custodians and maintenance workers are paying close attention to all of t...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

NIGHT-TIME LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 30 AND I-70
Some night-time lane restrictions will start tonight as crews perform maintenance work on two bridges. The Trib reports that single lane restrictions will be in place from 9 PM to 6 AM on the Route 30...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

SENATOR WARD'S CHIEF OF STAFF RESIGNS
The longtime chief of staff for State Senator Kim Ward has resigned. The Trib reports that Rob Ritson is leaving her staff to take a job with UPMC. He has served as her top aide for the last 23 years....
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

MT. PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER IN JAIL
A middle school teacher from Mt. Pleasant is accused of exchanging nude photos with a 14-year-old child. The Trib reports that 30-year-old Ashley Mongell faces charges after an investigation that was ...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

CLASSES AT FRANKLIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CANCELLED TODAY
Classes at Franklin Regional High School are cancelled today after a student was found dead on campus over the weekend. The Trib reports that the student was found dead around 6 AM near the gym entran...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Dr. Sharon Goldstein is the next guest on Westmoreland Community Connections, head of the Women's Health Center at Independence Health System. She talks about the importance of mammograms and the adva...
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2025








