Author Archives: Cindy Perino
NEW KEN SHOOTING VICTIM IN STABLE CONDITION
The victim in Monday's shooting in New Kensington was in stable condition on Tuesday. The Trib reports that the County DA's Spokesperson Melanie Jones said the victim did not know 17-year-old Logan Ki...
Sep 10, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY VOTERS WILL HAVE PAPER BALLOT OPTION AT NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
Westmoreland County Voters will have the option to use a paper ballot at the next general election. The Trib reports that Republican Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew, acting as the county's ele...
Sep 10, 2025
TWO STATE TROOPERS TESTIFY AT EAST HUNTINGDON MAN'S TRIAL
Two state troopers testified yesterday at the trial of an East Huntingdon man that they feared for their life during a routine canvass of the neighborhood after a report of shots fired. The Trib repor...
Sep 10, 2025
PNC BANK IS TAKING OVER LAKEWOOD'S FIRSTBANK
Pennsylvania-based PNC Bank is taking over Lakewood's FirstBank in a deal valued at 4-point-1 billion dollars. The deal is expected to be complete in early 2026, though an announcement claims both boa...
Sep 09, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SAYS OFFICE WILL BE "PREPARED" IF PRESIDENT TRUMP DEPLOYS NATIONAL GUARD TO PA
Governor Josh Shapiro says his office will be "prepared" if President Donald Trump deploys National Guard troops to the Commonwealth. Shapiro made the comment during an event in Philadelphia yesterday...
Sep 09, 2025
ONE PERSON IN CUSTODY AFTER NEW KEN SHOOTING
One person is in custody after a shooting outside an apartment complex in New Kensington. The Trib reports that the shooting happened at 12:35 PM outside the Valley Royal Court apartments. Police have...
Sep 09, 2025
SUSPENDED ARNOLD POLICE CHIEF PERMANENTLY OFF THE JOB
Suspended Arnold Police Chief Josh Stanga is now permanently off the job. Mayor Shannon Santucci says an agreement has been reached with Stanga and he has resigned from the position, according to KDKA...
Sep 09, 2025
IRWIN OFFICIALS CONSIDER REQUEST FOR NEW FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM
Irwin officials are considering a request from the borough fire department for a new fire safety inspection program. The Trib reports that it will be up for a vote at the next borough council meeting ...
Sep 09, 2025
FORMER FAYETTE COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO LESSER CHARGES
A former Fayette County man pleaded guilty on Monday to lesser charges connected with the overdose death of Jason Schwartz. The Trib reports 36-year-old Steven Shively of Mt. Pleasant Township was fac...
Sep 09, 2025
TRIAL OF EAST HUNTINGDON MAN GETS UNDERWAY
The trial of an East Huntingdon man charged with the attempted murder of two state troopers got underway yesterday. The Trib reports that James Miller faces 21 counts including attempted murder, aggra...
Sep 09, 2025
