Category Archives: Local News
IRWIN OFFICIALS CONSIDER REQUEST FOR NEW FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
Irwin officials are considering a request from the borough fire department for a new fire safety inspection program. The Trib reports that it will be up for a vote at the next borough council meeting ...
Sep 09, 2025
FORMER FAYETTE COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO LESSER CHARGES
A former Fayette County man pleaded guilty on Monday to lesser charges connected with the overdose death of Jason Schwartz. The Trib reports 36-year-old Steven Shively of Mt. Pleasant Township was fac...
Sep 09, 2025
TRIAL OF EAST HUNTINGDON MAN GETS UNDERWAY
The trial of an East Huntingdon man charged with the attempted murder of two state troopers got underway yesterday. The Trib reports that James Miller faces 21 counts including attempted murder, aggra...
Sep 09, 2025
MULTIPLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO FIRE IN LOWER BURRELL
Crews from multiple fire departments responded Monday afternoon to a blaze in Lower Burrell. Flames ignited at a Dakota Drive home at around 1 p.m. The home was left in ruins but no one was hurt. The ...
Sep 09, 2025
FORMER STATE OFFICIAL NOW HEAD OF PA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
A former state official is now the head of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. Pennsylvania Dems elected Eugene DePasquale as party chair this past weekend. DePasquale served two terms as State Auditor...
Sep 08, 2025
FOUR-MILE STRETCH OF YOUGH RIVER CLEANED UP BY MOUNTAIN WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
A four-mile stretch of the Youghiogheny River is a little cleaner thanks to around 20 volunteers. The group got together for a semi-annual cleanup hosted by the Mountain Watershed Association on Satur...
Sep 08, 2025
CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AGAINST TWO MONESSEN RESIDENTS
Charges of animal cruelty against two Monessen residents were held for court on Friday. The Trib reports that Douglas White is charged with 13 offenses including aggravated cruelty to animals and MacK...
Sep 08, 2025
PORTION OF FIVE STAR TRAIL TO CLOSE TODAY AND TOMORROW FOR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PREP WORK
A portion of Five Star Trail will close today and tomorrow as prep work gets underway for a reconstruction project. The Trib reports that the trail will be closed between Fairview Avenue in South Gree...
Sep 08, 2025
PAINTERTOWN ROAD TO CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY FOR REPAIRS
PennDOT officials say a portion of Paintertown road will undergo some repairs. The Trib reports that this Wednesday, the road will be closed between Bickerstaff Road and Station Street as crews repair...
Sep 08, 2025
AVONMORE WOMAN KILLED IN INDIANA COUNTY CRASH
A 102-year-old Avonmore woman was killed in a crash Friday afternoon in Burrell Township, Indiana County. Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman, Jr., identified the victim as Mary Lutz. She was a passe...
Sep 08, 2025
