Category Archives: Local News
SOUTH GREENSBURG MAN SEEKS DISMISSAL OF CHARGES
A South Greensburg man accused of assaulting a hunter in a private field last year is seeking dismissal of the charges. The Trib reports 33-year-old Cody Ostrosky was originally charged last summer wi...
Feb 19, 2025
HEMPFIELD MAN WANTS TO RESCIND GUILTY PLEA
A Hempfield man charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged sister wants to rescind his guilty plea. The Trib reports that 64-year-old Peter Cute pleaded guilty to one count of criminal...
Feb 19, 2025
PENNDOT HOSTING REAL-ID ASSISTANCE AT JEANNETTE DMV
PennDOT is setting aside dedicated windows of time at drivers license centers throughout the state to help folks who need to acquire a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or photo ID. The IDs will be r...
Feb 18, 2025
THE LATROBE ART CENTER FEATURES NEW MR. ROGERS EXHIBIT
The Latrobe Art Center is featuring a new exhibit exploring the influences on Mr. Rogers. The long-running popular children's program, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, was created and hosted by Latrobe nat...
Feb 18, 2025
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL RACE FOR GRACE
Applications are being sought for the annual Race for Grace on April 5th. The Trib reports that the event raises money for families and children battling pediatric brain cancer nd supports research on...
Feb 18, 2025
WORK BEGINS ON OPEN TOLLING SYSTEM ON PA TURNPIKE
Work is starting on the open tolling system for the PA Turnpike on the Western side of the state. WPXI-TV reports that stone poles, called gantries, have started to go up along the turnpike's western ...
Feb 18, 2025
HEMPFIELD SCHOOL BOARD FORMALLY ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF BOYS BASKETBALL COACH/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Hempfield School board last night formally accepted the resignation of the former Boys Basketball Coach from his position as guidance counselor. The Trib reports that Bill Swan will retire effective J...
Feb 18, 2025
COLD WEATHER ADVISTORY UNTIL 10AM
Frigid temperatures continue to affect portions of Westmoreland County. The National Weather Service has a cold weather advisory in effect until 10 AM. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected...
Feb 18, 2025
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THIS MORNING
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Westmoreland County until 10 this morning. The National Weather Service says by the time the winter storm ends, we'll have an inch of snow, and winds will gu...
Feb 17, 2025
PA ATTORNEY GENERAL BACKS CONGRESSIONAL BILL
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is backing a bill in Congress meant to fight the fentanyl crisis. The A-G recently voiced his support for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would put fentanyl-rela...
Feb 17, 2025
