Author Archives: Cindy Perino

ICE AGENTS HELPING TSA AT AIRPORTS
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are now at airports across the country, including at Pittsburgh International Airport. In a social media post over the weekend, President Trump said ICE woul...
Cindy Perino Mar 24, 2026

NO INJURIES REPORTED AFTER CAR CRASHES INTO UNITY TOWNSHIP HOME
No injuries are being reported after a car crashed into a home in Westmoreland County. The incident happened Monday morning on Heritage Drive in Unity Township, when an SUV crashed through several mai...
Cindy Perino Mar 24, 2026

LOWER BURRELL MAN ORDERED TO SERVE PRISON TIME
A Lower Burrell man was ordered to serve up to three years in prison for charges connected with a high speed chase. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Charles Stitt pleaded guilty in January to nine co...
Cindy Perino Mar 24, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO OPERATE BUS SERVICE INTO PITTSBURGH DURING NFL DRAFT
The Westmoreland County Transit Authority will operate bus service into Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft. The Trib reports that plans are being worked on to reconfigure the timing of commuter routes in...
Cindy Perino Mar 24, 2026

HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT BIDS COME IN LOWER THAN EXPECTED
Bids for a renovation project at the Hempfield High School have come in lower than expected. The Trib reports that the base bid for the project was expected to be nearly $150 million. The board is exp...
Cindy Perino Mar 24, 2026

ROY A. HUNT ELEMENTARY STUDENTS STOCKED UP ON SUPPLIES THANKS TO ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary in New Kensington are now stocked up on supplies thanks to the Adopt-A-School program. The Education Partnership makes materials available to schools across Southwes...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026

STRONG STORMS ONCE AGAIN KNOCK POWER OUT IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
The strong storms once again knocked out power for some in Westmoreland County. West Penn Power officials say that 934 of its customers are without power this morning due to strong winds blowing tree ...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026

ARNOLD POLICE WILL NOW HAVE BODY CAMERAS
Arnold's police force will now have body cameras. The Trib reports that the township will split the cost of the cameras with the Westmoreland County DA's office over the next three years. Mayor Shanno...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026

TWO SHOOTINGS REPORTED DURING IUPATTY'S CELEBRATIONS
Two shootings were reported during IUPatty's celebrations on Saturday. Police in Indiana Borough say the first shooting happened in the area of School Street and West Avenue as someone fired fire shot...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026

FORMER LIGONIER VALLEY POLICE CHIEF HEADING TO TRIAL
The former Ligonier Valley Police Chief will head to trial on bribery and drug charges. The Trib reports that former chief John Berger faces several counts connected with a grand jury investigation in...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026








