Category Archives: Local News
MONESSEN MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING EX-GIRLFRIEND
A Monessen man was charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend in an incident earlier this month. The Tribune-Review says 33-year-old Jonathan Minniti was charged Monday with simple assault, harassment ...
Oct 23, 2018
WANTED SMITHTON WOMAN CHARGED FOR MORE DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Deputies have filed new charges after they stopped a woman they had been seeking for marijuana-related charges. The Tribune-Review reports that 43-year-old Terri Downs-Ha...
Oct 23, 2018
IRWIN AWAITS COST DECISION ON CLOSING LITTLE KNIGHTS PLAYGROUND
No decision has been made yet on a closed playground at Irwin Park. The Tribune-Review reports that the Little Knights playground has been closed off, and the area is overrun with weeds and has been t...
Oct 23, 2018
REMAINS OF DERRY WORLD WAR II PILOT TO COME HOME SOON
The remains of a Derry area pilot who fought in World War II will come home soon. The Tribune-Review reports that 1st Lt. Eugene P. Ford was flying a B-24 Liberator as part of a mission targeting oil ...
Oct 22, 2018
GREENSBURG CATHOLIC DIOCESE LISTENING SESSIONS BEGIN TONIGHT
Bishop Edward Malesic of the Greensburg Catholic Diocese will visit seven parishes for listening sessions concerning the accusations of sexual abuse and cover-ups by the church that were revealed in a...
Oct 22, 2018
UNIONTOWN PRIEST REMOVED PERMANENTLY FROM DUTIES
A Uniontown priest was permanently removed from his duties by the diocese, and will not be allowed to return as a priest in any capacity. The Tribune-Review reports that a 50-year-old allegation of ab...
Oct 22, 2018
ONE PERSON INJURED IN ROUTE 933 CRASH NEAR TRAFFORD BORDER
One person was injured Friday night in a crash on Route 993. The North Huntingdon police say the crash was reported at 9:20 PM and it happened less than a mile from the Trafford border. One vehicle wa...
Oct 22, 2018
NO WEDDING FOR MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING NEW KENSINGTON POLICEMAN
The wedding is off for a man accused of killing a New Kensington police officer. The Tribune Review reports that a marriage between Rahamel Holt, who is charged with the fatal shooting of Officer Bria...
Oct 22, 2018
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY SLATED FOR NEW PLAYGROUND
Groundbreaking ceremonies for a new playground at Northumberland Park in Allegheny Township will be held Tuesday at 1:30. The Tribune-Review reports that the $75,000 playground will be located next to...
Oct 22, 2018
GAS PRICES DOWN ACROSS STATE
As we start the week, gas prices on average have gone down. In Westmoreland County, the average cost of a gallon of gas is $3.10 a gallon. The cheapest average gas price in surrounding counties is in ...
Oct 22, 2018
