Author Archives: Cindy Perino

STATE POLICE TO INCREASE LATE-NIGHT PATROLS IN EXPORT
State police will increase late-night patrols in the Export area. The Trib reports that this is in response to recent reports of car break-ins. As most of the incidents have happened overnight, State ...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

OHIO MAN IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY JAIL FOR STALKING CHRISTIAN ROCKSTAR
The man accused of stalking a Christian rockstar will remain in Westmoreland County Jail for now. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Anthony Carpenter of Rutland, Ohio was arrested in May after police ...
Cindy Perino Aug 13, 2024

PLUM COMMUNITY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE HOUSE EXPLOSION
The Plum community is marking one year since the deadly house explosion in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood today. Investigators have still not determined what caused the blast that claimed six lives on ...
Cindy Perino Aug 12, 2024

UNITY FAMILY WANTS ORDINANCE CHANGED
A Unity family who wants an ordinance changed to allow them to ride ATVs and bikes on trails on a farm are opposed by residents of the Cambridge Point housing development nearby. The Trib reports that...
Cindy Perino Aug 12, 2024

THE LAMP THEATER TO BE FILMING SITE FOR INDEPENDENT MOVIE
The Lamp Theater is going to be the site of filming for an upcoming independent movie. The Trib reports that McKeesport native Mark Cantu will be back at the theater today, tomorrow and Wednesday to r...
Cindy Perino Aug 12, 2024

LOCAL BURN BANS LIFTED
Burn bans in Derry and Unity Townships were lifted on Saturday. The Trib reports that the bans were put in place following a stretch of dry weather in the area. Several recent rainstorms have brought ...
Cindy Perino Aug 12, 2024

PORTION OF CREEK ROAD TO BE CLOSED UNTIL LATER THIS MONTH
A PennDOT Project will close a portion of Creek Road in Fairfield starting today. The Trib reports that crews will replace pipe on a section of road between Hirsch and Midget Camp Roads. The posted de...
Cindy Perino Aug 12, 2024

BUTLER TOWNSHIP POLICE RELEASE BODY CAM FOOTAGE
Butler Township police have released body camera footage from the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in July. The shooting killed one person and injured three others, including the form...
Cindy Perino Aug 09, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
After a steep decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, suicides are once again on the rise. The mental health community is trying to raise awareness, and they encourage you to listen to Westmoreland Comm...
Cindy Perino Aug 09, 2024

TROPICAL STORM DEBBY DAMAGES THE CAROLINAS
Yesterday, tornadoes in North and South Carolina spawned by Tropical Storm Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person as the system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across t...
Cindy Perino Aug 09, 2024








