Author Archives: Cindy Perino

TWO PEOPLE HURT IN FRIDAY CRASH
Two people were hurt in a crash Friday afternoon that involved a Ligonier Valley School Bus. The Trib reports that the rear-end crash happened along Route 711 north of Ligonier as the bus rear-ended a...
Cindy Perino May 20, 2024

REGISTER OF WILLS ORDERED TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO COUNTY CONTROLLER
Westmoreland County's Register of Wills was ordered to transfer over $500,000 in funds collected by her office over the last four months to the county controller by may 28th. The Trib reports that Reg...
Cindy Perino May 20, 2024

STATE SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS REGARDING GUN LAWSUIT
The state Supreme Court has heard arguments stemming from a lawsuit filed by a gun group and gun shop. The two assert that State Police have failed to adequately manage a background check system and t...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

STATE BUSINESS GROUPS ASK FOR EXTENSION ON FEDERAL OVERTIME RULE
State business groups concerned about a looming deadline to comply with a new federal overtime rule are asking for an extension. The rule that's set to take effect July 1st raises the threshold for de...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Listen Sunday to an interview with Dr. Cathleen Adams, a neurologist with Independence Health System, with important information you need to know to recognize a stroke. ...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

MONROEVILLE SAM'S CLUB ASSAULT SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
A suspect who is accused of punching an elderly man outside a Sam's Club in Monroeville last year is now in custody. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Terrel Byars has been arrest...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS HONORED AT ST. CLAIR PARK MEMORIAL SERVICE
Local officials and community members are honoring the sacrifices of Westmoreland County police officers who have died in the line of duty. The county District Attorney's Office hosted a law enforceme...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

PITTSBURGH RIVER HOUNDS ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR NEW SPORTS COMPLEX IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club is announcing plans for a new sports complex in Westmoreland County. The facility is going on a 42-acre property on Public Works Drive, off of Route 30 on the we...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

TWO CHARGED AFTER VANDERGRIFT DRUG RAID
Two people from Vandegrift are facing charges after borough police and Westmoreland County detectives conducted a drug raid on their home. The Trib reports that 26-year-old Kaeona Booker and 54-year-o...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024

MAWC APPROVES $3 MILLION SPEND ON WATER TANK AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
The municipal authority of Westmoreland County has approved spending nearly $3 million on repainting and repairing water tanks, and replacing 17 trucks and work vans in its fleet of vehicles. The Trib...
Cindy Perino May 17, 2024








