Author Archives: Cindy Perino

PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPORTS INCREASED ENROLLMENT FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is reporting increased enrollment for the first time in over a decade. PASSHE says about 83-thousand students are enrolled across its ten campuses for...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND AT RIVER FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
River Forest County Club, in Allegheny Township, is hosting a fall festival this weekend. It is planned for Friday at 5 p.m. There will be hayrides, crafts for kids, a scavenger hunt, and more. There ...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

POLICE APPROVE EXTENDED HOURS FOR WESTMORELAND COUNTY ELECTION BUREAU
Officials are approving extended hours for the Westmoreland County Election Bureau ahead of the general election in November. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays from October 20t...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

POLICE FIND STOLEN CARS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Police have found cars in Allegheny County that were stolen in a string of thefts in Westmoreland County. WTAE-TV reports that the vehicles were stolen from North Huntingdon Township, Irwin Borough an...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

CHARGES FILED AGAINST NEW KEN MAN
Charges have been filed against a New Kensington man accused of injuring a two-month-old child. The Trib reports that 25-year-old Jacob Piontek is charged in connection with an incident on September 2...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

BIDDING UNDERWAY FOR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT IN HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP
Bidding is underway for some surplus equipment in Hempfield Township. The Trib reports that the township is selling the items in an online auction that will end on October 15th. Items up for sale incl...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE PROCESS FOR CURING BALLOTS
Westmoreland County Commissioners yesterday approved a process for curing ballots for the November election. The Trib reports that the decision came on the heels of a PA Supreme court decision that re...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

DERRY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE SOLAR FARM PERMIT
Despite objections from neighbors, Derry Township Supervisors approved a permit for a proposed solar farm along Newhouse Road. The Trib reports that supervisors said they were not happy with the decis...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

TRIAL OF DERRY MAN CONTINUES
The Trial of a Derry man charged with assaulting his live-in girlfriend two years ago continued yesterday in Westmoreland County Court. The Trib reports that 33-year-old Nicholas Hood is charged with ...
Cindy Perino Oct 08, 2025

ONE LUCKY PERSON IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY HITS JACKPOT ON ONLINE GAME
A PA Lottery player in Westmoreland County has hit the jackpot for one of its online games. An online prize of $153,213 was claimed in the Extreme Green Banker's Edition game. The identity of the winn...
Cindy Perino Oct 07, 2025








