Category Archives: Local News

MT PLEASANT WOMAN SENTENCED
A Mt. Pleasant woman was sentenced yesterday for a drunk driving crash in 2020 that injured two pedestrians. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Elizabeth Sirianni was ordered to serve one to seven year...
Cindy Perino Apr 02, 2025

PA SENATE BILL 490 TO RESTRICT BAIL OPTIONS
The Pennsylvania Senate is passing a measure that would put limits on non-monetary bond following some controversial decisions by a judge in Allegheny County. Senator Devlin Robinson says Senate Bill ...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY RALLY YESTERDAY AT PA STATE CAPITOL
Dozens gathered outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol yesterday to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Since 2010, March 31st has been observed as a day to recognize the transgender community ...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON I-70
Traffic restrictions will be in place today on I-70. PennDOT District 12 reports that the restrictions will affect both east and west-bound sides of I-70 between exits 49 and 46 A and B. Crews from Ge...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

PICKETS TO BE HELD TODAY OUTSIDE OF INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Informational pickets will be held today outside the Indiana Regional Medical Center. The Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals are organizing the event, with a rally to be...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

LAYOFFS AT FIRSTENERGY
FirstEnergy corporation has announced the layoff of 75 employees across Pennsylvania. The Trib reports that the layoffs are part of a corporate-wide restructuring that will impact 350 of its employees...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HIRE NEW HR DIRECTOR
On Monday, the Westmoreland County Commissioners hired a new director of human resources. The Trib reports that Amanda Bernard will serve in the position starting April 28th. She served in the positio...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2025

SENATORS FETTERMAN AND MCCORMICK POSTPONE PITTSBURGH APPEARANCE
Some Western Pennsylvania residents are demanding more responsiveness from U.S. senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick. Hundreds of protesters gathered at Pittsburgh's Schenley Plaza on Saturday a...
Cindy Perino Mar 31, 2025

NEW KEN COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER TO CALL FOR AN END OF DRUG USE AND VIOLENCE
Some neighbors and church leaders in New Kensington are coming together to call for an end to drug use and violence in their community. Roughly 70 people gathered for a rally at Mount Cavalry Missiona...
Cindy Perino Mar 31, 2025

HEMPFIELD DEVELOPING PLANS FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY MUSEUM
Officials in Hempfield are developing plans for a volunteer fire company museum. Township Supervisor Doug Weimer introduced the idea as a way to preserve the history of the companies in the area. Weim...
Cindy Perino Mar 31, 2025