Author Archives: Cindy Perino
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ASKS WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO BAN WATER REMOVAL FROM BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR BY FRACKING COMPANIES DURING DROUGHTS
An Environmental Group has asked Westmoreland County Commissioners to ban the removal of water by fracking companies from Beaver Run Reservoir during drought periods. The Trib reports that representat...
Apr 17, 2026
REPORTS SAY SPIRIT AIRLINES COULD LIQUIDATE ASSETS SOON
Reports say that Spirit Airlines could liquidate its assets soon. Bloomberg news says sources familiar with the matter are saying the discount carrier faces mounting pressure in the wake of skyrocketi...
Apr 17, 2026
MURRYSVILLE LAWYER TAKES THE STAND IN HIS OWN DEFENSE
A Murrysville lawyer took the stand in his own defense in his trial on a reported road rage incident. The Trib reports that 49-year-old Brad Funari is on trial for an incident where he reportedly drov...
Apr 17, 2026
JEANNETTE OFFICIALS LOOKING TO HAVE CAMERAS INSTALLED AT FIVE CITY PARKS
Jeannette officials are looking to have cameras installed at five city parks. Local leaders are requesting bids for a dozen cameras to be distributed across the properties. City Manager Ethan Keedy sa...
Apr 16, 2026
HELP STILL AVAILABLE TO WESTERN PA RESIDENTS NEEDING HELP COVERING HEATING BILLS
Help is still available to Western Pennsylvania residents who need help covering their heating bills. The application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program runs through May 8th. Renters ...
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD'S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK COMING BACK TO PITTSBURGH
The world's largest rubber duck is coming back to Pittsburgh. The six-story-tall duck will at Ten Foster Plaza from April 17th through April 22nd as part of a lead up to the NFL draft. Last year, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
FREE YOUTH FLY FISHING CLASS PLANNED IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY THIS MONTH
A free youth fly fishing class is planned in Westmoreland County this month. The Tri-County Trout Club and the Washington-Bell Lions Club are hosting the event at Kunkle Park on Saturday, April 25th. ...
Apr 16, 2026
JEANNETTE CITY COUNCIL AND POLICE UNION WILL TRY TO FILL THREE OPEN FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Two agreements between Jeannette City Council and the police union will try to fill three open full-time positions. The Trib reports that the council approved measures to increase pay for 2026 hires a...
Apr 16, 2026
MURRYSVILLE LAWYER ON TRIAL FOR ALLEGED ROAD RAGE INCIDENT
A Murrysville Lawyer is on trial for an alleged road rage incident. The Trib reports that 49-year-old Brad Funari is charged with reckless endangerment and a traffic offense connected with an incident...
Apr 16, 2026
WESTMORELAND COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MOVING FORWARD WITH SCALED-BACK SOLAR FARM PROJECT AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
The Westmoreland County Airport Authority is moving forward with a scaled-back solar farm project for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The Trib reports that this week, the authority approved the $4.4 m...
Apr 16, 2026
