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Published September 22DA’S OFFICE, PSP INVESTIGATING SCAM CASE IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
Authorities in Westmoreland County are investigating a case where a Derry woman was scammed out of $5000. State Police say that the victim was a 67-ye...
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Published September 20MURPHY MURDER CASE MOVES FORWARD IN STATE SUPREME COURT
Westmoreland County Judge Meghan Bilik-DeFazio last week filed a brief in State Supreme Court in the appeal of Kevin Murphy's conviction for the murde...
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Published September 20FOX-BEACOM, BATES FILE APPEALS OF MURDER CONVICTIONS
After Westmoreland County Judge Meghan Bilik-DeFazio rejected Melissa Fox-Beacom's request to set aside her conviction in the shooting death of her mo...
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Published September 17LUKE BRYAN CONCERT IN LATROBE CANCELLED
A popular country artist and judge on American Idol has cancelled his show tonight near Latrobe. Luke Bryan was bringing his 2026 Farm Tour to the 184...
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Published September 17JUDGE ORDERS PROSECUTORS IN SEVER CASE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OR FACE DISMISSAL OF CHARGES
A Westmoreland County judge is threatening to dismiss charges filed against a man accused of trying to kill his landlord. James Sever is charged in a ...
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Published September 16AG Warns Of Growing THC Poisoning Epidemic
The state attorney general is warning about a growing epidemic of THC poisoning. Dave Sunday spoke earlier this week in Westmoreland County where he said there is a “high-level drug trafficking empire disguised as legitimate business.” Sunday said about 10 years ago, there were…
Gary “Sonny” E. McCartney, 79
Gary “Sonny” E. McCartney, 79, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at The Willows in Greensburg. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Weston, West Virginia, the son of the [...] The post Gary “Sonny” E. McCartney, 79 first appeared on WTRE Radio…
Gary “Sonny” McCartney, 79, Greensburg
Gary “Sonny” E. McCartney, 79, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at The Willows in Greensburg. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Weston, West Virginia, the son of the [...]
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Published September 12INDIANA FOOTBALL ROUTED BY LATROBE
Friday night, the Indiana High Indians football team was routed by Greater Latrobe. Mark Hilliard reports.
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Published September 09VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, SOCCER HIGHLIGHT WEDNESDAY SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL Indiana beat Latrobe, 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18). For Indiana: Allison Lichtenfels had 14 kills and 6 blocks, Emma Todd had 9 kills. ...
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Published August 28AMY JOY BERTONCINI, 76
Amy Joy Bertoncini, 76 formerly of Shadyside, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Greene Health & Rehab Center, Greensburg...
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Published August 27ROBERT WAYNE GARMON, 89
Robert Wayne Garmon, 89, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of Rainbow City, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at UPMC East in Monroevi...