Author Archives: Cindy Perino
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD APPROVES NEW FIVE-YEAR SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT
Board members with the Norwin School District are approving a new five-year contract for Assistant Superintendent Natalie McCracken. This week, the board voted to approve a deal for McCracken that inc...
Mar 20, 2024
CRASH DISRUPTS TRAFFIC IN HARRISON
Traffic was disrupted in Harrison yesterday due to a two-vehicle crash reported on Route 908 near Exit 16 of Route 28. The Trib reports that few details were released by police on the crash itself. Th...
Mar 20, 2024
COMMONWEALTH COURT RULES THAT WHISTLEBLOWER LAWSUIT MAY PROCEED
Commonwealth court has ruled that a Whistleblower lawsuit filed by the former chief of staff of State Representative Eric Davanzo can proceed. The Trib reports that the three judge panel rejected the ...
Mar 20, 2024
VIRTUAL AUCTION PLANNED FOR FORMER SCI GREENSBURG BUILDING
A virtual auction is being planned for tools, equipment, furniture and other items inside buildings at the former SCI Greensburg building. The Trib reports that officials are looking to liquidate the ...
Mar 20, 2024
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP MAN CHARGED WITH CRIMES IN CONNECTION TO WEEKEND STABBING
A Ligonier Township Man is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other crimes in connection with a stabbing over the weekend. The Trib reports that on Sunday, 46-year-old Michael Gla...
Mar 20, 2024
MAJOR HOUSE FIRE IN JEANNETTE
Officials say several people are still unaccounted for at the scene of a major house fire in Jeannette. The Westmoreland County Coroner was called to the property on Guy Street, near Harrison Avenue o...
Mar 20, 2024
SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness has scheduled a public hearing to take a one-year look back at recovery efforts following that huge train derailment. It happened just across the...
Mar 19, 2024
HOUSE REPUBLICAN CALLING FOR LEGISLATION TO BENEFIT EXPLOITED CHILDREN
A House Republican is calling for legislation that would mandate that children exploited by employers get the proceeds from any financial penalties levied against the businesses. Representative Joseph...
Mar 19, 2024
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOLD PUBLIC FORUM ON SUPERINTEDENT SEARCH
Officials with the Norwin School District are asking area residents to chime in on the search for a new superintendent. The district is hosting a public forum on the subject next Tuesday evening at No...
Mar 19, 2024
JEANNETTE BREWERY COULD BE TORN DOWN THIS SUMMER
The former Fort Pitt brewery complex could be torn down as soon as this summer. The Trib reports that the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will hold a public meeting in May before bids are ...
Mar 19, 2024
