Category Archives: Local News

CHARGES MOVING FORWARD AGAINST WOMEN ACCUSED OF STEALING MILLIONS
Charges are moving forward against a Murrysville woman and her mother as they stand accused of stealing millions from another relative. Prosecutors say the victim was left a share of a four-point-four...
Cindy Perino Feb 21, 2025

INJUNCTION SOUGHT TO HALT DEMOLITION OF RIVERTOWNE PUB AND GRILLE
An injunction has been sought to halt the demolition of a condemned North Huntingdon tavern. The Trib reports that the request came from the owners of the former Rivertowne Pub and Grille. The buildin...
Cindy Perino Feb 21, 2025

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