Author Archives: Cindy Perino

MT PLEASANT ROAD DETOUR IN PLACE TODAY
A portion of a triangular intersection in Norvelt in Mt. Pleasant Township is closed today as part of the construction of a new roundabout. The Trib reports that the short section of Mount Pleasant Ro...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

MAIL-IN BALLOTS BEING SENT TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY RESIDENTS THIS WEEK
Mail-in ballots for the April 23rd primary are being sent out to Westmoreland County voters this week. County residents who already requested a ballot could see it arrive by next Monday, according to ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

INVESTIGATORS TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF NEW KEN HOUSE FIRE
Investigators have yet to determine the cause of a Sunday house fire in New Kensington. Flames caused significant damage to a home on 4th Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

LOWER BURRELL WOMAN TO GO TO TRIAL FOLLOWING DUI CRASH CHARGES
A Lower Burrell woman will go to trial on charges following a DUI crash that happened earlier this year in West Deer. Police say that Kierra Cooper's blood alcohol limit was more than three times the ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

DOWNTOWN LATROBE APARTMENT OWNER APPEALS CONDEMNATION
The owner of the Downtown Latrobe apartment building is appealing the condemnation that happened earlier this month. The Trib reports that the appeal was filed by Jay Pan LLC of Export, this means tha...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

BIPARTISAN EFFORT AIMS TO RAISE PAY OF HOME HEALTH CARE AIDES
A bipartisan effort by two Western Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to raise the pay of home care aides. Home care workers allow aging and disabled residents to live independently while assisting with dail...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: JERSEY MIKES AND THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION
Jersey Mikes is teaming up with the Mario Lemieux Foundation this week, donating 100% of sales on Wednesday, March 27. Find out how the process are being used to support cancer research in Pittsburgh ...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024

BLAIRSVILLE MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT
A Blairsville man is now charged in connection with an investigation into a theft after law enforcement officers from West Virginia asked for some help. State police say 55-year-old Robert Stutzman wa...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024

SHEETZ LAWYERS ASKING FOR DISMISSAL FROM WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT
Lawyers for Sheetz have asked a Westmoreland County Judge to dismiss the company from a wrongful death lawsuit related to the 2022 fatal crash on I-70 in South Huntingdon. The Trib reports that the fa...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024

FUNDRAISING EVENTS UNDERWAY TO HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY FATAL FIRE
Several fundraising efforts are underway to help the families affected by the fatal fire earlier this week in Jeannette. The Trib reports that three separate gofundme campaigns are going on associated...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024








