Author Archives: Cindy Perino
STATE POLICE ARREST DERRY TOWNSHIP MAN FOR KILLING PET CAT
State police arrested a man on charges related to the killing of a pet cat in Derry Township. The Trib reports that 27-year-old Tyler Rost-Maiolie was seen by a witness standing in the middle of Guthr...
Apr 15, 2026
PA MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR THREATENING TO KILL PRESIDENT TRUMP AND OTHERS
A Pennsylavnia man is pleading guilty after threatening to kill President Trump and other officials. In April of last year, 33-year-old Shawn Monper of Butler was taken into custody after he threatene...
Apr 15, 2026
RELEASE DATE SET FOR HERSHEY FILM
A release date is set for the film "Hershey", which had parts filmed in Westmoreland County. The Trib reports that the film is set for Thanksgiving. Filming in Ligonier took place in June and the trai...
Apr 15, 2026
WESTMORELAND COUNTY ELECTIONS BUREAU FINALIZING PLANS FOR UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION
The Westmoreland County Election Bureau is finalizing plans for the upcoming primary election. TheTrib reports that despite lobbying and a rally last week, no action was taken on calls to install mail...
Apr 15, 2026
WESTMORELAND COUNTY LAND BANK DONATING PROPERTY TO JEANNETTE
The Westmoreland County Land Bank is donating property to Jeannette that could be used for a future expansion of its public works garage. The Trib reports City council last week approved the donation ...
Apr 15, 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DOWNTOWN NEW KEN EARTH DAY CLEANUP
Registration is open now for the downtown New Kensington Earth Day Cleanup this year. The event is planned for April 25th, with volunteer check-in happening at 9 a.m. Participants younger than 18 will...
Apr 15, 2026
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS FAIL TO APPROVE WATERFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ZONING REQUEST TO HOLD LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET
Ligonier Township officials failed to approve the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department's request to rezone its 26-acre property so it could hold the Ligonier Country Market. The Trib reports that the v...
Apr 15, 2026
MONDAY MARKED ONE YEAR SINCE ARSON ATTACK AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
Monday marked one year since the arson attack at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg. A man pleaded guilty to breaking into the home and throwing two Molotov cocktails inside while Governor Josh Sh...
Apr 14, 2026
VANDERGRIFT'S TWO FIRE DEPARTMENTS TEMPORARILY OUT OF SERVICE
Vandergrift's two fire departments are out of service until the borough reinstates workers' compensation coverage for the volunteers. The Trib reports that borough officials noticed the coverage lapse...
Apr 14, 2026
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT GETS FIRST K-9
For the first time, Washington Township's police department now has a K-9. The department says Patrolman Dylan Keffer was sworn in last week, alongside his K-9 named Dirk. Dirk is certified in several...
Apr 14, 2026
