Author Archives: Cindy Perino
DEFENSE LAWYERS SAY MAN ACCUSED OF MOGIE'S IRISH PUB SHOOTING IS NOT COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
Laywers for the man accused of shooting a pub owner in Lower Burrell claims that his client is not competent to stand trial. KDKA-TV reports that Nathan Salem is accused of killing David "Mogie" Magil...
May 14, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY SET TO RECEIVE $300 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS
Westmoreland County is set to receive $300 million in road, transit and bridge improvement funds. The Trib reports that one project that could receive some of that funding is the West Newton Bridge pr...
May 14, 2024
GREENSBURG ATTORNEY ASKED TO OVERSEE REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE
A Greensburg attorney has been asked to oversee the Register of Wills office. The Trib reports that James Antoniono will take over operations as temporary conservator of the office on May 28th. In the...
May 14, 2024
PA TO RECEIVE MORE THAN A QUARTER MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT FROM CELL PHONE COMPANIES
Pennsylvania will receive more than a quarter of a million dollars as part of a settlement from cell phone companies. Prosecutors say they used deceptive claims of "free" phones and "unlimited" plans ...
May 13, 2024
SENATOR CASEY INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN WATER BEADS
Senator Bob Casey says he's introduced a bi-partisan bill to ban water beads. The bill is named "Esther's Law" for a ten-month-old Wisconsin girl who died after swallowing one. The small, colorful bal...
May 13, 2024
PENN TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS TO DECIDE ON PROPOSAL THAT COULD OFFER TAX BREAKS TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Commissioners in Penn Township are deciding on a proposal this week that could offer tax breaks to more volunteer firefighters. Local officials are expected make a decision on a measure that would ext...
May 13, 2024
JEANNETTE COMMUNITY BAND TO PERFORM AT AMERICAN LEGION ON MAY 26TH
The Jeannette Community Band is launching their 36th season with a performance at the American Legion post on South Fifth Street on Memorial Day weekend. The free concert is planned for the evening of...
May 13, 2024
GUN FOUND IN DONEGAL LAKE
A gun that was recovered by dive teams in Donegal Lake last Friday is believed to be the gun used to kill a Westmoreland County woman last year. KDKA-TV reports that the Murrysville Medic One dive tea...
May 13, 2024
BRIDGE DEDICATION CEREMONY IN LIGONIER
Officials were in Ligonier Valley Cemetery for a special bridge dedication ceremony on Saturday. The Trib reports that state officials were on hand to dedicate the nearby bridge on Route 711 over Loya...
May 13, 2024
WOMAN GIVES BIRTH AT HEMPFIELD RESTAURANT
A Mother's day dinner on Saturday turned out to be very eventful as a woman gave birth at a restaurant in Hempfield. The Trib reports that four people and an emergency dispatcher were on hand to help ...
May 13, 2024
