Author Archives: Cindy Perino
PRETRIAL MOTIONS FILED FOR FORMER JEANNETTE MAN AWAITING RETRIAL
Lawyers for a former Jeannette man awaiting retrial for the 1993 death of his wife and two children say prosecutors cannot prove the fire was intentionally set. The Trib reports that in pre-trial moti...
Jan 13, 2026
FRANKIE'S FRIENDS CAT RESCUE IN NEW KEN ASKING FOR COMMUNITY HELP
A cat rescue in New Kensington is asking for help from the community as the shelter deals with a shortage of food and supplies. Leaders with Frankie's Friends are looking for donations to help keep th...
Jan 12, 2026
DEADLY ICE SHOOTING FUELS OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN
The deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week is fueling opposition to President Trump's immigration crackdown across the nation and here in Western Pennsylvania. Hundreds of people gat...
Jan 12, 2026
LOWER BURRELL COUNCIL APPROVES NEW CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER
Lower Burrell Council approved a new contract agreement with their city manager Greg Primm. The Trib reports that Primm was retained for the next two years with an annual salary of $131,040 this year ...
Jan 12, 2026
JEANNETTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY SETTLEMENT TO FORMER STUDENT
The Jeannette City School District will pay a settlement to a former student who was sexually assaulted by a high school teacher in 2016. The Trib reports that the school board approved the settlement...
Jan 12, 2026
TRIAL DATE SET FOR DELMONT WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDERING HER ADOPTED SON
A trial date has been set for a Delmont woman charged with torturing and killing her adopted son. The Trib reports that a court order has been issued for jury selection for the trial of Lauren Malober...
Jan 12, 2026
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: WINTER HEALTH WITH DR. DAVID REAM OF INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM
This week on Westmoreland Community Connections, host Jennifer Miele is joined by Dr. David Ream of Independence Health System for a timely conversation about staying healthy all winter long. Whether ...
Jan 09, 2026
$1 MILLION LOTTERY TICKET SOLD AT NORTH HUNTINGDON WALMART
A $1 million lottery ticket was sold in North Huntingdon Township. The PA Lottery said that the winning "Jackpot" scratch-off ticket was sold at the Walmart on Mills Drive. The store will receive a $5...
Jan 09, 2026
MONEY FROM LOCAL HOTEL TAX TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Money from a local hotel tax is going to support businesses in Westmoreland County. The Go Laurels Highlands tourism organization distributed over 630-thousand dollars to roughly 50 businesses and age...
Jan 09, 2026
CASE AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF FATALLY SHOOTING HIS BROTHER IN NEW KEN MOVES FORWARD
A case against a man accused of fatally shooting his brother outside the Elks lodge in New Kensington is moving forward. Charges against 38-year-old Steffon Ballard are being held for court after a pr...
Jan 09, 2026
