Author Archives: Cindy Perino

DERRY POLICE CHIEF REMAINS ON MEDICAL LEAVE
Derry Police Chief Randy Glick remains on medical leave nearly a year after an incident in late August of 2023 that resulted in his K-9 partner being euthanized. The Trib reports that Area residents h...
Cindy Perino Aug 14, 2024

INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE ABOUT 60 PERCENT COMPLETE
The installation of about 50 miles of fiber optic cable that's needed to expand broadband internet services in Westmoreland County is about 60% complete, according to county officials. The Trib report...
Cindy Perino Aug 14, 2024

NEW STANTON MAN ORDERED TO SERVE JAIL TIME
A New Stanton man was ordered to serve jail time for sexually assaulting a Mt. Pleasant woman during a Halloween party in Hempfield. The Trib reports that 29-year-old Anthony Lucas was convicted in a ...
Cindy Perino Aug 14, 2024

LATROBE REJECTS ONLY GARBAGE SERVICES BID
Earlier this week, Latrobe City officials rejected the only bid submitted for garbage hauling services. The Trib reports that the sole bidder, County Hauling, presented a bid package that would start ...
Cindy Perino Aug 14, 2024

ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL SAYS PLUM HOUSE EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION STILL ACTIVE
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal says the investigation into the house explosion in Plum is still active. The community marked one year since the blast that took six lives yesterday with a remembranc...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

FDA ORDERS POWDERED BABY FORMULA RECALL
The FDA is ordering a recall of powdered baby formula sold in a dozen states, including Pennsylvania. Perrigo Company says it's recalled over 16-thousand cans of store brand Premium Infant Formula wit...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

OFFICIALS LOOK TO REMOVE FORMER EMS STATION FROM BANKRUPTCY SALE
Officials are looking to remove the former Jeanette EMS station from the organization's bankruptcy sale. The Trib reports that this is because there are liens on the property and the items inside have...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

LOCAL OFFICIALS SHARE DETAILS ON PLANNED MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND PARK PROJECT
Local officials are sharing details on the planned municipal complex and park project in Hempfield Township. Work began at the 43-acre site off of Route 30 that was formerly owned by Excela Health ear...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CANCEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARADE
Leaders with the Norwin School District are thinking of cancelling their elementary school Halloween parade. The assistant superintendent says the annual tradition poses a safety risk for students. Ma...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

IRWIN COUPLE ACCUSED OF TRYING TO SMUGGLE DRUGS INTO WESTMORELAND COUNTY PRISON
A husband and wife are accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Westmoreland County Prison. The Trib reports that John Kukonik and Olivia Weber were charged in connection with an incident in late May w...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024








