Author Archives: Cindy Perino
PHILADELPHIA MAN FOUND GUILTY OF THREE DRUG OFFENSES BY WESTMORELAND COUNTY JURY
A Philadelphia Man who refused to appear in court for his trial was found guilty of three drug offenses by a Westmoreland County jury. The Trib reports that 44-year-old Rysheid Baldwin was charged in ...
Jan 08, 2026
FIRE AT NORTH HUNTINGDON KENNEL
An investigation is underway into a fire at a kennel in North Huntingdon Township Wednesday night that killed at least six dogs. WTAE-TV reports that the fire broke out at Bowser's Dog Services on Bak...
Jan 08, 2026
FORMER PA PROSECUTOR INVOLVED IN TWO HIGH-PROFILE CASES DIES
The Pennsylvania prosecutor in two high-profile cases is dead. Joseph McGettigan the Third passed away on New Year's Eve at the age of 76. McGettigan gained publicity in 1997 as the lead prosecutor in...
Jan 07, 2026
THREE-VEHICLE CRASH ON LEECHBURG ROAD
A portion of Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell was closed for about an hour yesterday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash was reported. The Trib reports that around 11:30 AM, a car exiting Michigan Av...
Jan 07, 2026
LOWER BURRELL'S SEWAGE AND RECYCLING RATES GO UP
Residents in Lower Burrell are paying more for sewage services and recycling in the new year. Local leaders say the average annual sewage bill in the city is going up by 48 dollars, roughly eight perc...
Jan 07, 2026
GREENSBURG OFFICIALS CONCERNED ABOUT TRAFFIC-RELATED SAFETY REGARDING NEW SHEETZ ON EAST PITTSBURGH STREET
Greensburg officials have concerns about traffic-related safety concerns about an updated plan for the long-awaited Sheetz convenience store on East Pittsburgh Street and Humphrey Road. The Trib repor...
Jan 07, 2026
TWO MONESSEN PARENTS ON TRIAL FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES
Two parents from Monessen are on trial on charges of child endangerment for leaving their children in poor conditions. The Trib reports that the trial of 31-year-old Felicia Dugan and 32-year-old Jere...
Jan 07, 2026
MIFFLIN COUNTY MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH EXPLOSIONS AT DUQUESNE LIGHT SUBSTATION IN TRAFFORD
A Mifflin County man is charged in connection with two explosions at a Duquesne Light substation in Trafford in 2025. The Trib reports that 32-year-old Derrick McCarty of McVeytown is accused of tryin...
Jan 07, 2026
DERRY BIGFOOT STATUE GETS ITS OWN PARK
The Bigfoot statue in Derry Borough could be getting its own park. Local leaders have plans to move the wooden carving of the creature from Mossback Park to a new space at Chestnut Street and Second A...
Jan 06, 2026
BURRELL SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING TO FILL VACANCY
Members of the Burrell School Board are looking to fill a vacancy. Jean Schager resigned from the board at the end of December, saying she has had to take a new job that includes a one-hour commute ea...
Jan 06, 2026
