Author Archives: Cindy Perino

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE CENTRAL WESTMORELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GALA
The Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity Gala, "Home is Where the Heart Is," is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Funds raised benefit construction of a home for someone in need! Executive Direct...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

HOUSE BILL TO REQUIRE DARK MONEY SPENDING DISCLOSURE
A bill advancing in the state House would require so-called 'dark money' groups to disclose how they spend money on state elections. Another would require legislative candidates to more frequently dis...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

TWO WINNING POWERBALL TICKETS SOLD IN WESTERN PA
While the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, two tickets recently sold in Western Pennsylvania have come up as winners. Pennsylvania Lottery officials say tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing at a S...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR TEENAGE GIRL LAST SEEN AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a girl who has been reported missing, last seen at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Authorities say 14-year-old Samantha Miscik was last seen at the airport ...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

CITY OF GREENSBURG CONTINUES TO WORK ON TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The City of Greensburg is continuing to work on an active transportation plan for the community. A report on safety and accessibility improvements for walkers and cyclists is being developed by an eng...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

MURRYSVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR AUTO BODY SHOP
Murrysville Council approved a proposal for an auto body shop at a meeting on Wednesday. The Trib reports that the plans for Caliber Collision has drawn the ire of residents of the Manordale Farms nei...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

HEAVY RAIN HAS POSITIVE EFFECT ON BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR
While the floods damaged homes and flooded streets throughout the county, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said that the heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday has had a positive effect for...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

WESTERN PA MAN SENTENCED FOR KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT OF MINORS
A Western Pennsylvania man convicted of kidnapping two minors and sexually assaulting one of them has been sentenced. Police say that, in 2021, Eddie Lambert Jr took the victims, ages 9 and 6, from a ...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

EXCAVATOR FALLS ON TWO CARS IN UNITY TOWNSHIP
At least one person was taken to a nearby hospital as an excavator slipped off a trailer and landed on two cars in Unity yesterday. The Trib reports that the incident happened at the intersection of R...
Cindy Perino Apr 05, 2024

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO PLANS TO ENCOURAGE NON-PRESCRIPTION BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
Governor Shapiro says he plans to "strongly" encourage the state's health insurers to cover non-prescription birth control pills. The new product called Opill [[ OH-pill ]] is expected to cost about 2...
Cindy Perino Apr 04, 2024








