Category Archives: Local News
WESTMORELAND, MONROEVILLE MALLS TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING
Two malls have decided that they will close Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Black Friday. The Tribune-Review reports that both the Westmoreland Mall and Monroeville Mall will have all of their business...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
DERRY WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH TEEN INMATE
A woman from Derry pleaded guilty to having sexual relations with an escaped inmate from a juvenile detention facility and was sentenced yesterday in Westmoreland County Court. The Tribune-Review repo...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
DETAILS RELEASED ON MAN’S STANDOFF WITH GREENSBURG POLICE
More information has been released concerning a standoff with Greensburg police that lead to one man being arrested. Greensburg Police say 31-year-old Jason W. Baughman was involved in a standoff with...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
IRWIN DECIDES TO PUT OFF PROPOSED AMUSEMENT TAX DECISION
Irwin Borough Council has decided to table a proposal to add a proposed amusement tax. The Tribune-Review reports that the decision will be tabled until at least January, when a new council is seated ...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
GOVERNMENT LOANS MADE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR LOCAL FLOODING DAMAGE
Low-interest loans are being made available to those who were affected by flooding during the September 9th storms. Governor Tom Wolf's office announced in a news release that the US Small Business As...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
ONE PERSON INJURED IN ROUTE 22 COLLISION IN SALEM TOWNSHIP
One person was taken to the hospital yesterday after a crash on Route 22 in Salem Township. The Tribune-Review reports that the crash was at 1:09 PM near the intersection of 22 and Scenic Drive when a...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
PITTSBURGH MAN CHARGED WITH CREDIT CARD FRAUD IN WESTMORELAND CO.
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges of credit card fraud for an incident in Westmoreland County. The Tribune-Review reports that 34-year-old Kharti Diallo, who has served time for credit card fraud bef...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
EX-SOUTH GREENSBURG SECRETARY SENTENCED TO REPAY EMBEZZLED MONEY
The former South Greensburg secretary that was charged with embezzling money will avoid jail time, but must repay over $155,000 that he stole over a five year time span. The Tribune-Review reports tha...
Bill Berry Oct 11, 2018
2019 SHOP ‘N SAVE WESTMORELAND COUNTY AIR SHOW SET FOR MAY 25-26
The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport will host a re-enactment of the attack that brought the United States into World War II as part of next year's Shop 'n Save Westmoreland County Air Show. The "Tora! ...
Bill Berry Oct 10, 2018
TRAFFORD WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER YOUNG SON FOUND DRUNK IN THE STREET
A woman from Trafford remains in jail on charges of child endangerment and reckless endangerment after her 11-year-old son was found intoxicated in the street from whiskey. The Tribune-Review reports ...
Bill Berry Oct 10, 2018