Author Archives: Cindy Perino
FORMER WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER CEO PASSES AWAY
A former leader of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce has passed away. The Trib reports that Chad Ammond died on Monday after battling with primary progressive aphasia, which forced him to st...
Jan 21, 2026
MASSIVE FIRE AT RUTHIE'S DINER IN LIGONIER
A massive fire broke out at Ruthie's diner in Ligonier last night. The Trib reports that crews were called at 8:10 PM, just minutes after the restaurant closed. Flames were seen shooting through the b...
Jan 21, 2026
U.S. STEEL CEO PRAISES PRESIDENT TRUMP'S TARIFFS
U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt is praising President Trump's tariffs when it comes to the steel trade. Burritt made the comments during a recent interview with CBS News. In that piece, Burritt called th...
Jan 20, 2026
POLICE HELPING WESTMORELAND COUNTY SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Police are helping school bus drivers in Westmoreland County that are seeing several instances where drivers are passing them as they are letting students off. KDKA-TV reports that illegal passing inc...
Jan 20, 2026
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING HARASSMENT CASE
State police are investigating a harassment case that has gone viral thanks to a video that has gone around the internet. State police said in a news release on Monday that they were actively investig...
Jan 20, 2026
NEW KEN NON-PROFIT VETERINARY CLINIC LOOKING FOR HELP FROM THE PUBLIC
A non-profit veterinary clinic in New Kensington is looking for help from the public after they saved 40 cats from a Westmoreland Rescue Clinic. The Trib reports that the cats were found sick and skin...
Jan 20, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY
The freezing cold conditions have caused some schedule changes for area schools. The National Weather Service's cold weather advisory remains in effect until noon today. The cold temperatures combined...
Jan 20, 2026
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFULL PA FARM SHOW
Governor Josh Shapiro is celebrating another successful Pennsylvania Farm Show. The governor said the Commonwealth came together to recognize the hard work of Pennsylvania farmers and ag producers. Or...
Jan 19, 2026
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CLOSURES
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. day As it is a federal holiday, there are several closures in effect. Federal, state and municipal offices are closed for the day. Many banks are closed but will offer...
Jan 19, 2026
POLICE OFFICERS AND SUSPECTS RESCUED RESCUED FROM MONESSEN HILLSIDE
Three police officers and two suspects were rescued from a hillside in Monessen after a high-speed chase on Sunday evening. KDKA-TV says the chase started around 4:00 PM outside of Charleori as office...
Jan 19, 2026
