Author Archives: Cindy Perino

WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR WRAPS UP TODAY AND TOMORROW
The Westmoreland County Fair wraps up today and tomorrow. Among the events tonight include truck and tractor pulls at 7:30 PM at the People's Grandstand arena. Tomorrow is WHJB Day and will have music...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2025

IUP CHEERLEADERS PLACED ON STAYED REMOVAL OF UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION DUE TO HAZING PRACTICES
IUP's Cheerleaders have been placed on stayed removal of university recognition for one year after an investigation into hazing practices between Fall of 2023 and Spring of 2025. According to a Campus...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2025

UNITY PLUMBER ORDERED TO SERVE JAIL TIME
A Unity plumber was ordered to serve at least 11 and a half months in jail for failing to complete a sewer replacement job at a home in Hempfield in 2022. The Trib reports that 55-year-old Mark Loughr...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2025

HUSBAND OF LIGONIER WOMAN KILLED BY FALLING TREE BRANCH FILES LAWSUIT
The husband of the Ligonier Woman who was killed by a falling tree branch at a McKeesport Park is suing the city in Allegheny County Court. The Trib reports that Gendie Miller was killed on July 24th ...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUDGE ORDERS CLOSURE OF CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST FORMER PIRATES PITCHER
A Westmoreland County Judge has ordered the closure of a criminal case connected with the sexual assault of a Scottdale teenager by a former Pirates pitcher. The Trib reports that 34-year-old Felipe V...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2025

FRIDAYS ON FIFTH GATHERING IN NEW KEN TOMORROW EVENING
The next Fridays on Fifth gathering is happening in New Kensington this week. The monthly event is planned for tomorrow from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be music, food trucks, shopping at local busin...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2025

FORMER LEADER OF NEW KEN SPARTACO SPORTING CLUB ACCUSED OF STEALING CASH
The former leader of the Spartaco Sporting Club in New Kensington is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash from the club. KDKA-TV reports that 82-year-old Glen Hofer is charged with breakin...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES
The Westmoreland County Fair continues today with a bicycle rodeo this morning at 9:30 and the 4-H benefit auction at 5:00 tonight. The feature on the grandstand tonight is KOI Drag racing at 7:30. Ad...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNOUCE START OF PROJECT LIFESAVER
Westmoreland County officials have announced the start of a national program meant to help those with Alzheimers, dementia or other cognitive disorders who go missing. The Trib reports that Project Li...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2025

PROJECT TO IMPROVE LATROBE AMTRAK STATION UNDERWAY
A project to improve the Latrobe Amtrak station is underway. The Trib reports that the project will focus on improving access to the station for all passengers, including those with physical limitatio...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2025








