FORT PITT BREWERY DEMOLITION TO BE DISCUSSED AT UPCOMING JEANNETTE TOWN HALL MEETING
The demolition of the former Jeannette brewery will be a topic of discussion at an upcoming town hall meeting Thursday evening. The Trib reports that the former Fort Pitt Brewery will be reviewed for interested parties, including what residents can expect during the demolition and the potential future uses of the prope...
May 07, 2024
GREENSBURG WOMAN CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED HANDGUN INTO PGH INTL AIRPORT
A Greensburg woman is charged with trying to bring a loaded handgun inside Pittsburgh International Airport. The Trib reports that the woman was not identified by name in the report, which states that she had a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets in the clip and one in the chamber last Friday. Civil penalties for bring...
May 07, 2024
PRIMARY RESULTS EXPECTED TO BE GIVEN PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION TODAY
The results of last month's primary are expected to be given preliminary certification today. The Trib reports that one result of the election is a write-in candidate for the State House 55th district seat as New Kensington Restaurant Cook Davon Magwood has won the nomination of the Democratic party, receiving 354 writ...
May 07, 2024
SUV CRASHES INTO WESTMORELAND CITY POST OFFICE
The Westmoreland City post office in North Huntingdon Township is closed until further notice due to an SUV crashing into it on Monday. The Trib reports that the crash happened just before 9 AM at the building on Walnut Street. North Huntingdon Police did not release any information on the crash, but postal officials s...
May 07, 2024
HEMPFIELD OFFICIALS SET TIMELINE FOR DEMOLITION OF FORMER PRISON
Hempfield officials are setting a timeline in place for the demolition of the former SCI-Greensburg property. The Trib reports that the township purchased the property in 2023 after it was closed for ten years. The township entered an agreement with the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation in July to ...
May 07, 2024
PA LAWMAKERS EYEING PLAN FOR CAMERAS IN STATE COURTROOMS
Pennsylvania lawmakers are eyeing a plan to put cameras in the state's courtrooms. State Representative Jamie Flick says he wants to get cameras into court as a way to hold the justice system accountable. Unlike many other states, Pennsylvania doesn't allow cameras to broadcast or even take pictures of video of court p...
May 06, 2024
PA SPENDS OVER HALF OF OPIOD SETTLEMENT MONEY
Pennsylvania has spent just over half of its opioid settlement money, but there are millions left to spend. The Pennsylvania Opioid Trust last week said it has 41 million-dollars in unspent settlement dollars. Trust chairman Tom VanKirk says they want to spend that money quickly, but he said they also want to make sure...
May 06, 2024
LIGONIER VALLEY MUSEUMS HAVE GOOD TURNOUT FOR FREE ADMISSION DAY
There are hundreds of people who know more about the history of Western Pennsylvania after this past weekend. Operators of five Ligonier Valley museums say they had a good turnout for Free Admission Day yesterday. Guests were able to enjoy special events and activities at Fort Ligonier, the Compass Inn Museum, the Li...
May 06, 2024
RUE21 TO CLOSE ALL STORES
Warrendale-based retailer rue21 is preparing to close all of their stores. The teen clothing chain filed for bankruptcy last week with plans to shutter all 540 of their locations. Going-out-of-business sales are being planned for the stores including the five locations in Southwestern PA. Those locations are at the ...
May 06, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT STARTS ANNUAL WORK TO LIMIT SPREAD OF MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES
The Westmoreland County Conservation District is starting their annual work of limiting the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. West Nile Virus technician Chrissy Edwards-McCune says she plans to get started on trapping and testing the bugs for various illnesses beginning today. The test results will help state offici...
May 06, 2024