Author Archives: Cindy Perino

Pennsylvania State Police say there were almost twice as many crashes this holiday season compared to last year. Troopers responded to just over one-thousand crashes across the Commonwealth between De...

Annual stipends for Allegheny Township's newly-elected supervisors will increase from $2500 to $4190 after a vote at a meeting held on New Year's Eve. The Trib reports that the 2-1 vote approved the $...

The Connellsville Polar Bear Club kicked off the new year with their annual Polar Bear Plunge into the Youghiogheny River on Wednesday. The Trib reports that the plunge benefitted the food pantries of...

A Hempfield man now faces criminal homicide charges for a shooting on New Year's Eve. The Trib reports that 30-year-old Robert Naugle Jr. reportedly shot and killed James Thomas as he walked in on him...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM today. The National Weather Service said that the cold front has gone through the area, bringing with it 1-3 inches of snow, making road conditi...

Fire officials in Western Pennsylvania are urging residents to keep home heating safety in mind at the start of 2026. Experts say fires sparked by space heaters, fireplaces, and other appliances tend ...

Three people were able to escape a fire in East Huntingdon yesterday morning thanks to bystanders. The Trib reports that the fire was reported at 7 AM at a home on Mt. Pleasant Road. The building was ...

Four people were displaced after a fire on one side of a duplex. The Trib reports that the fire was at a house on Beatty Village Road, just off Route 30. Crews were called out at 4:30 AM. The fire hea...

Unity Township's supervisors have approved doubling property taxes, marking the first tax hike for the township in 50 years. The Trib reports that property taxes are now at 4.4 mills, which is expecte...

Today is New Year's Day, and as such, there are many closures in effect. Federal, State and County government offices are closed today, including PennDOT driver's license centers, state liquor stores,...