Category Archives: Local News
NORWIN STADIUM RENOVATION BID COMES IN LOWER THAN EXPECTED
The upcoming demolition and renovation of the home bleachers at the Norwin High School football stadium will be cheaper than originally anticipated, according to the low bid that came in for the proje...
Apr 09, 2025
BLOOD DRIVE IN NEW KEN NEXT WEEK
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in New Kensington next week. It is happening at the Wesley Family Services Wellness Center next Thursday, April 17th, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Those who w...
Apr 09, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY DA RULES THAT POLICE WERE JUSTIFIED IN FATAL SHOOTING
The Westmoreland County District Attorney has ruled that police were justified in fatally shooting a suspect during a raid in February in East Vandegrift. The Trib reports that DA Nicole Ziccarelli sa...
Apr 09, 2025
STATE POLICE ARREST ONE IN CONNECTION WITH DICK'S SPORTING GOODS THEFT
State police have arrested one person in connection with a theft at Dick's Sporting Goods in Hempfield, but two remain at large. The Trib reports that the theft was reported at 11:30 on Sunday at the ...
Apr 09, 2025
GREENSBURG CITY OFFICIALS LIKELY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH REPLACING OLDER TRAFFIC LIGHTS
City officials in Greensburg are likely moving forward with a plan to replace some older traffic lights. The local council is expected to vote a proposal to update the signals on Monday. The city has ...
Apr 09, 2025
TRIAL OF GREENSBURG MAN CONTINUES TODAY
The trial of a Greensburg man accused of supplying the drugs that caused his nephew's death got underway yesterday in county court. The Trib reports that prosecutors accuse 59-year-old Michael Rebosky...
Apr 09, 2025
REAL ID DEADLINE LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY
Pennsylvania's Real ID deadline is now less than a month away. State residents will need the federally-compliant ID card or a passport to board a commercial domestic flight or enter some federal build...
Apr 08, 2025
FAMILY OUTDOOR EVENT AT SAINT XAVIER NATURE PRESERVE THIS SUNDAY
Honors students at Seton Hill University are working with the Westmoreland Land Trust to host a family outdoor event this weekend. It is happening on Sunday at the Saint Xavier Nature Preserve in Unit...
Apr 08, 2025
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING TODAY FOR MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING CAR AND DOG
An arraignment hearing is scheduled today for the man accused of stealing a Westmoreland County veteran's car with his dog still inside last year. Kenneth Crider has been returned to Western Pennsylva...
Apr 08, 2025
MCKEESPORT MAN FACES 16 CHARGES
A McKeesport man faces 16 charges connected to the stabbing of a woman and the assault of another over the weekend in Arnold. The Trib reports that 26-year-old Maurice Johnson is charged with attempte...
Apr 08, 2025
