Category Archives: Local News

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

PHEASANT HUNTING SEASON CONTINUES IN PA
Pheasant-hunting season continues in Western Pennsylvania and the rest of the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports that they will be releasing approximately 84-hundred pheasants on t...
Cindy Perino Feb 07, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SIGNS BILL TO HELP STOP SPREAD OF BIRD FLU
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday meant to help stop the spread of bird flu in Pennsylvania. House Bill 324 allows residents to become certified poultry technicians after completing a stat...
Cindy Perino Feb 07, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY TO ELECT NEW REGISTER OF WILLS THIS YEAR
Westmoreland County voters will elect a new register of wills this year, and that person will serve an abbreviated term of office. The Trib reports that 43-year-old John Wian was recently appointed by...
Cindy Perino Feb 07, 2025

AUTHORITIES RAID NORTH HUNTINGDON VAPE SHOP
Authorities raided a North Huntingdon vape shop yesterday morning in search of illegal products. The Trib reports that authorities seized large quantities of items that contained THC during a raid of ...
Cindy Perino Feb 07, 2025