Author Archives: Cindy Perino

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TAKES ISSUE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking issue with President Trump's attempt to blame Democrats for the deadly shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. While speaking to CBS Mornings, Shapir...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

PLUM MIDDLE SCHOOL ON "FIRE WATCH"
Plum Middle School is on "fire watch" right now as the district waits on a new water pump for the building's sprinkler system. Custodians and maintenance workers are paying close attention to all of t...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

NIGHT-TIME LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 30 AND I-70
Some night-time lane restrictions will start tonight as crews perform maintenance work on two bridges. The Trib reports that single lane restrictions will be in place from 9 PM to 6 AM on the Route 30...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

SENATOR WARD'S CHIEF OF STAFF RESIGNS
The longtime chief of staff for State Senator Kim Ward has resigned. The Trib reports that Rob Ritson is leaving her staff to take a job with UPMC. He has served as her top aide for the last 23 years....
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

MT. PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER IN JAIL
A middle school teacher from Mt. Pleasant is accused of exchanging nude photos with a 14-year-old child. The Trib reports that 30-year-old Ashley Mongell faces charges after an investigation that was ...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

CLASSES AT FRANKLIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CANCELLED TODAY
Classes at Franklin Regional High School are cancelled today after a student was found dead on campus over the weekend. The Trib reports that the student was found dead around 6 AM near the gym entran...
Cindy Perino Sep 15, 2025

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Dr. Sharon Goldstein is the next guest on Westmoreland Community Connections, head of the Women's Health Center at Independence Health System. She talks about the importance of mammograms and the adva...
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SAYS POLITICAL VIOLENCE "CANNOT BE ALLOWED IN OUR SOCIETY"
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says political violence "cannot be allowed in our society" following the shooting death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. In a statement on social media yesterday...
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2025

VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY
Renovations on the auditorium at Valley High School in New Kensington are getting underway. The local school board has approved a contract worth well over 900-thousand dollars to complete the project....
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2025

UNITY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS RECOGNIZE FIRST RESPONDERS
Unity Township supervisors are recognizing area firefighters for their work during the Marguerite mine sinkhole operation from late last year. Yesterday, 76 first responders from six fire companies an...
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2025








