Author Archives: Cindy Perino

CLOSURES PLANNED ON I-70 RAMPS AT NORTH BELLE VERNON TONIGHT
Closures are planned on the eastbound on-and off-ramps of I-70 at North Belle Vernon tonight. The Trib reports that construction crews will patch pavement, repair drainage and replace barriers in the ...
Cindy Perino Sep 02, 2025

NATURAL GAS SUPPLIER LOOKING TO BUILD PIPELINE IN MURRYSVILLE
A natural gas supplier is looking to build a four-mile-long pipeline in Murrysville. Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage has submitted plans for the roughly 240-million-dollar project. Construction o...
Cindy Perino Sep 02, 2025

WORK BEGINNING TODAY ON ABANDONED MINE SUBSIDENCE PROGRAM IN NORTH BELLE VERNON
Work will begin today on an abandoned mine subsidence program in North Belle Vernon. The Trib reports that stabilization work will focus on the ground under 140 homes in the neighborhood that lies ato...
Cindy Perino Sep 02, 2025

NO MORE ADULTS-ONLY NIGHTS AT KENNYWOOD
Operators of Kennywood are doing away with adults-only nights at the park due to recurring fights. Allegheny County police have confirmed that their officers assisted the West Mifflin Police Departmen...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

ROUTE 22 IN BLAIRSVILLE TO CLOSE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
A reminder that this Thursday night Route 22 in Burrell Township and Blairsville will close in both directions for about eight hours as crews place the girders for the pedestrian and bike bridge being...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

LABOR DAY CLOSURES
Today is Labor Day and there are several closures in place. All federal, state and local government offices are closed, including driver's license centers. PA Liquor Stores will be open at their norma...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

REWARD FOR SALEM TOWNSHIP PIPE BOMBER INCREASED
The reward for information on a man charged with planting a pipe bomb on his former landlord's lawnmower has increased. The Trib reports that authorities are now offering $5000 for any clues that woul...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

TWO FORMER WESTMORELAND COUNTY NURSES SENTENCED
Two former Westmoreland County nurses were sentenced on Friday for taking photos and videos of patients and sharing them without their permission. The Trib reports that Peter Castellano of Fineview an...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING TOMORROW FOR PROPOSED SOLAR FARM IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
A public hearing is set for tomorrow concerning the proposed Weimer solar farm in Derry Township. The Trib reports that the hearing will follow the regular 5:00 PM voting meeting at the municipal buil...
Cindy Perino Sep 01, 2025

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
The theme of the Westmoreland Museum for 2025 is The Year of Women Artists. CEO Silvia Filippini-Fantoni talks about what lies ahead for Fall and Winter at the Westmoreland. Join host Jennifer Miele o...
Cindy Perino Aug 29, 2025








