Murrysville contractor accused in $10,000 theft
By Tribune-ReviewA Murrysville man waived his right to a preliminary hearing this week on a theft charge for allegedly accepting $10,168 from a woman for work he never started. David L. Langguth, 64, of Murrysville was charged by Westmoreland County detectives …
Newcomer Kase to join incumbents on Murrysville council ballot
By Tribune-ReviewIn the Murrysville council race, it appears that newcomer Loren Kase, 31, will join three incumbents on the general election ballot in November. Kase edged out another challenger, Theresa Gildemeister, 41, by just six votes for the fourth nomination on …
Export officials put an end to the waiving of late fees
By Daveen Rae KurutzLate means late when it comes to Export sewage bills. The borough no longer will waive the $25 late fee for any sewage bill received after the 20th of each month. After discovering that sewage secretary Marlene Mahinske had waived …
Delmont police, fire officials look to build bond
By Matthew DefuscoThe Delmont police department and fire department are planning to create a better bond with each other as fire Chief Logan Clark joins the emergency- services team. Delmont officials met with the new chief at last week’s council meeting. Delmont …
Murrysville Star named best nondaily newspaper in state
By Tribune-ReviewThe Murrysville Star was honored as the best nondaily newspaper in the state by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists over the weekend at newspaper awards banquet in Harrisburg. In addition to the Newspaper of the Year …
Murrysville, Export, Delmont incumbents easily win endorsements
By Daveen Rae KurutzSome familiar faces have won party nominations to retain their seats on local councils. Incumbents in Murrysville, Export and Delmont enjoyed strong support in Tuesday’s …
Primary fails to narrow Franklin Regional board race
By Daveen Rae KurutzThe same eight candidates who faced off in Tuesday’s primary will fight for four seats on the Franklin Regional School Board in November. Both the …
Former Export mayor beats incumbent for Democratic nomination
By Daveen Rae KurutzThe former Export mayor has won a chance to fight for his old position. Bob Campagna received the Democratic nomination for Export Mayor Tuesday night, …
Sheriff called to Newlonsburg polling place over campaign literature
By Daveen Rae KurutzAn official complaint was filed with the Westmoreland County Election Bureau Tuesday after volunteers were circulating election materials that did not include information on who …
After complaints, Franklin Regional stifles a ‘Howl’
By Daveen Rae KurutzFranklin Regional administrators have removed a controversial poem from the district’s curriculum after parents complained about its explicit language and graphic nature. “Howl,” a poem published by beat poet Allan Ginsberg in 1956, had been used in senior English elective …
Franklin Regional approves preliminary budget sans tax hike
By Daveen Rae KurutzThe streak appears to be over. After 10 consecutive tax increases, Franklin Regional officials approved a preliminary budget Monday with no tax increase. Instead, officials agreed to take the extra $333,000 from its burgeoning reserve fund. “The budget has impressed …
Voters head to the polls to cast votes in primary Tuesday
By Daveen Rae KurutzBallots for this spring’s primary election might not feature big-name politicians or have national implications, but getting voters to the polls is just as important, local political leaders say. On Tuesday, voters across the region will cast their ballots to …
Candidates from Murrysville, Delmont, Export vie for nominations
By Tribune-ReviewCandidates from Murrysville, Delmont and Export will vie for their party’s nominations during the May 21 primary. Here’s a list of who will appear on the Republican and Democratic ballots next week for each community. Franklin Regional All eight school …
Franklin Regional board meetings could be televised by fall
By Daveen Rae KurutzThe Franklin Regional School Board could be live on television as early as this fall. Planned upgrades to the video-production equipment at the high school would enable the district to televise its bimonthly board meetings on Channel 19, the local …
Completed paving work in Export to cost $18,000
By Daveen Rae KurutzExport officials will have to pony up more money for the now-completed flood-control project. Officials plan to borrow about $18,000 to pay a final bill that stemmed from the state-managed project. The bill is for a series of paving jobs …
Murrysville council shoots down chicken-coop proposal
By Amanda DolasinskiIt turns out that far fewer people in Murrysville wanted chicken coops in their backyards after all. With unanimous support, council decided to end discussion on a proposal allowing chicken coops on residential properties. Many agreed they received more pleas …
Wilmerding man charged with child rape
By Daveen Rae KurutzMurrysville police have accused a Wilmerding man of child rape. Charles Herbert Roach IV, 20, was charged last week with two counts each of rape of a child; statutory sexual assault involving a child who is at least four years …
Murrysville’s Fey SURE has put in the effort to earn Jefferson Award
By Daveen Rae KurutzMaury Fey hasn’t received a paycheck from Westinghouse in close to 20 years. But since his retirement in the mid-1990s, Fey, of Murrysville, has logged …
