Author Archives: Cindy Perino
WESTMORELAND COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT STARTS ANNUAL WORK TO LIMIT SPREAD OF MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES
The Westmoreland County Conservation District is starting their annual work of limiting the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. West Nile Virus technician Chrissy Edwards-McCune says she plans to get s...
May 06, 2024
MCKEESPORT MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES
Authorities in Westmoreland County are reporting the arrest of a McKeesport man on multiple drug charges. Thirty-year-old Brandon Stephens was busted in a police operation where reports say Stephens a...
May 06, 2024
PLUM HOUSE EXPLOSION FAMILIES BENEFITTING FROM THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF OTHERS
The families impacted by the deadly house explosion in Plum last summer are benefiting from the kindness and generosity of others. The Trib reports that over $875,000 has been collected to help neighb...
May 06, 2024
DERRY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RESURFACE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM TRACK
Derry School District is getting ready to resurface the high school stadium track. The Trib reports that last week, the board approved a contract with American Athletic Track and Turf to make the repa...
May 06, 2024
FORMER LIGONIER VALLEY POLICE CHIEF FACES SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
The former Ligonier Valley police chief is now facing charges of sexual assault. The Trib reports that 52-year-old John Berger of Ligonier Borough is accused of sexually assaulting a patient at a Done...
May 06, 2024
BILL BLOCKING STUDENT ACCESS TO CELL PHONES DURING CLASS INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE
A bill that would block student access to cell phones during class time is being drafted for introduction in the Senate. State Senator Ryan Aument says the measure will require public school students ...
May 03, 2024
HOUSE PITTED AGAINST SENATE REGARDING MAIL-IN BALLOT PROCESSING TIME
The matter of allowing Pennsylvania counties time to process mail-in ballots before Election Day pits the state House against the Senate. Democrats who control the House passed a bill Wednesday to giv...
May 03, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF SOUTHWESTERN PA
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Laurie Levine, CEO of Mental Health America of Southwestern Pa is the next guest on Westmoreland Community Connections. Join our host Jennifer Miele for the i...
May 03, 2024
LONGTIME STAFFER PROMOTED TO DEPUTY WARDEN
A longtime staffer at the Westmoreland County Prison was promoted to Deputy Warden by the prison board yesterday. The Trib reports that Robert Fagan was hired to fill the spot that was vacated when St...
May 03, 2024
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO MONETARY THEFT FROM NORTH HUNTINGDON PA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE
The Westmoreland County District Attorney's office has announced an investigation is underway into some stolen money from the PA Attorney General's office in North Huntingdon. The Trib reports that th...
May 03, 2024
