Author Archives: Cindy Perino

WESTERN PA ONLINE VIDEO POKER KINGPIN REACHES PLEA AGREEMENT
A Western PA online video poker kingpin has agreed to forfeit $5 million and dissolve two skill games companies as part of a plea agreement with the state Attorney General's office. The Trib reports t...
Cindy Perino Apr 09, 2026

FORMER LIGONIER POLICE CHIEF AND DONEGAL TOWNSHIP ADDICTION CENTER BEING SUED
Former Ligonier Police Chief John Berger and a Donegal Township addiction treatment center are being sued by a woman who claims she was sexually abused there in 2024. The Trib reports that the lawsuit...
Cindy Perino Apr 09, 2026

BILL INTRODUCED TO PA SENATE WOULD GIVE PIAA AUTHORITY TO CREATE SEPARATE PLAY CLASSIFICATIONS FOR NON-BOUNDARY AND BOUNDARY SCHOOLS
A bill introduced in the PA Senate would give the PIAA the authority to create separate playoff classifications for non-boundary and boundary schools. The Trib reports that non-boundary schools can ca...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

SOME PA DEMOCRATS CALLING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP TO BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE
Some Pennsylvania Democrats are calling for President Trump to be removed from office after his threat to destroy civilization in Iran. Congresswoman Summer Lee called the threat "genocidal language" ...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

NEW KEN FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMERICAN RED CROSS TO INSTALL FREE SMOKE DETECTORS THIS MONTH
The New Kensington Fire Department is working with the American Red Cross to install free smoke detectors this month. The effort is part of the nonprofit's "Sound the Alarm" campaign. Firefighters wil...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY DEMOCRATS HOLD RALLY IN FRONT OF COURTHOUSE YESTERDAY
Westmoreland County Democrats held a rally yesterday in front of the county courthouse to lobby for a plan to install mail-in ballot drop boxes. The Trib reports that Republican commissioners dropped ...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

STATE POLICE LOOKING FOR HELP IN IDENTIFYING MAN INVOLVED IN FIGHT AT JIGGER'S PUB
State police are looking for help in identifying someone who was involved in a fight outside Jigger's Pub in Export. The Trib reports that The man is seen in surveillance video released by police Tues...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

SOUTHWEST GREENSBURG MAN SENTENCED UP TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON
A Southwest Greensburg man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child will serve up to 14 years in prison. The Trib reports that 45-year-old Michael Bompiani was sentenced yesterday...
Cindy Perino Apr 08, 2026

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TO TAKE PART IN PLATFORM FOR POTENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to take part in an event that's become known as a platform for potential presidential candidates. Shapiro has been announced as a speaker at the Reverend Al S...
Cindy Perino Apr 07, 2026

LOCAL CHARITY SETS UP SUPPORT FOR PITTSBURGH'S UNHOUSED POPOLATION DURING NFL DRAFT
A local charity is setting up support for the city's unhoused population during the NFL Draft. Jerrel Gilliam with Light of Life Rescue Mission says his organization is planning to host an event at th...
Cindy Perino Apr 07, 2026








