Author Archives: Cindy Perino

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

FOUR YOUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS KILLED IN CAR CRASH
Four Yough High School Students died in a car crash early Saturday morning. The Trib reports that 18-year-old Rocco Zugai, 15-year-olds Brady Hunker and Felicity Martini and 16-year-old Kylee Korber w...
Cindy Perino Mar 23, 2026

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: GO LAUREL HIGHLANDS
It's a wonderful time to start planning a spring getaway in the Laurel Highlands, from brewery tours to wine tastings, hikes to bikes, and mountains to valleys, our friends at GO Laurel Highlands have...
Cindy Perino Mar 20, 2026

PA LAWMAKER PROPOSES BILL TO BAN SMOKE AND VAPE SHOPS NEAR SCHOOLS
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing a bill that would ban smoke and vape shops near schools. State Representative Ben Waxman's bill would ban new smoke shops within 500 feet of K-12 schools, daycares...
Cindy Perino Mar 20, 2026

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Greensburg Central Catholic's Girls Basketball team won the state championship last night beating District 2 runner-up Holy Redeemer 52-41 in Hershey last night. Seniors Erica Gribble and Jayla Peters...
Cindy Perino Mar 20, 2026

WORK UNDERWAY TO REPLACE FORT WALLS IN HISTORIC HANNAS' TOWN
Work is underway to replace the fort walls in Historic Hanna's Town. The Trib reports that the new wall will be a replica of the current 27-year-old structure using fresh wood and 21st century constru...
Cindy Perino Mar 20, 2026








