Category Archives: Local News

SENATOR WARD ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S REMARKS
State Senator Kim Ward has issued a statement on the recent remarks made by President Trump concerning Nippon Steel's investment in U.S. Steel. Last week, the two companies asked the courts to set asi...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES CELEBRATE SECOND SUPER BOWL WIN
The Eagles are celebrating their second Lombardi trophy in franchise history after taking down the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59. Philly prevented Kansas City from completing its quest for the league'...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

PA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE TAKING FURTHER ACTION TO STOP SPREAD OF BIRD FLU
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is taking further action to stop the spread of bird flu in the commonwealth. Officials say a task force of state and federal agents is being sent to each pou...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

TWO HEMPFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTS POSSIBLY MERGING
Two volunteer fire departments in Hempfield Township could be merging. A proposal has been submitted for the High Park Volunteer Fire Department to merge with the West Point Volunteer Fire Department....
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

NEW KEN MAN PLEADS GUILTY
A New Kensington man pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to narcotics and money laundering. Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced that 35-year-old James Pinkston entered pleas to three c...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

TWO MEN FACE CHARGES FROM VANDERGRIFT BAR SHOOTING
Two men now face charges connected with a shooting at a bar in Vandegrift last year. KDKA-TV reports that John Booker and Brydon Williams-Chambers were charged with aggravated assault and firearms vio...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

NORTH HUNTINGDON WOMAN FIRED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
A North Huntingdon woman who was the head of the National Archives was fired by President Donald Trump Friday night. The Trib reports Colleen Shogan said that President Trump did not give her any reas...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

NORWIN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FACES POSSIBLE CENSURE VOTE
A Norwin School Board Member once again faces a possible censure vote and a demand to resign over a post on social media that was deemed offensive towards fellow board members. The Trib reports that A...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

ARNOLD POLICE INVESTIGATING STABBING
Police in Arnold are investigating after two people were stabbed Sunday morning. The incident happened inside a Freeport Road apartment at around 7:30 a.m. The injuries of the victims are described as...
Cindy Perino Feb 10, 2025

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: HEART MATTERS
Join host Jennifer Miele for HEART MATTERS, a special series during February's Heart Awareness Month. She interviews Dr. James Addisey, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line and Mrs. Den...
Cindy Perino Feb 07, 2025