Author Archives: Cindy Perino
LATROBE MAN ORDERED TO SERVE UP TO 17 YEARS IN PRISON
A Latrobe man was ordered yesterday to serve up to 17 years in prison for possession of child pornography. The Trib reports that 46-year-old Joshua Clawson pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts in connec...
Nov 21, 2025
BILL TO BAN HAIR DISCRIMINATION HEADED TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
A bill that would ban hair discrimination in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor's desk. The State Senate voted 44-3 yesterday to pass the CROWN Act, which amends the Human Relations Act to prohibi...
Nov 20, 2025
OVER 1000 AMERICAN FLAGS BURNED DURING FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONIES IN MONESSEN
Over 1000 American flags were burned during dignified flag retirement ceremonies held by the American Legion post in Monessen. The Trib reports that flags in worn out or poor condition are given one l...
Nov 20, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER REFUTES COVER-UP CLAIMS
A Westmoreland County Commissioner has refuted claims that the criminal prosecution of the county's former purchasing director was an effort to cover up actions taken outside official channels. The Tr...
Nov 20, 2025
NORWIN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FILES SECOND FEDERAL LAWSUIT
A member of the Norwin School Board has filed a second federal lawsuit against the district and his fellow directors. The Trib reports that Alex Deschelt claimed that he was retaliated against for exe...
Nov 20, 2025
ILLEGAL DRUG PRODUCTS SEIZED IN YOUNGWOOD VAPE SHOP RAID
Over $100,000 in illegal drug products were seized in a raid at a Youngwood Vape shop on Wednesday. The Trib reports that as part of the investigation at the Youngwood Tobacco and Vape store, an emplo...
Nov 20, 2025
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MERGE WITH WVU HEALTH SYSTEM
Independence Health System has announced plans to merge with the West Virginia University Health System. The Trib reports that the agreement includes an $800 million commitment from the WVU system ove...
Nov 20, 2025
WILKINSBURG MAN FACES HOMICIDE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CASE
A Wilkinsburg man is now facing homicide charges in connection with a case in Washington Township. The Trib reports that 66-year-old Jacqueline Pryber was found dead outside a home in the 2500 block o...
Nov 19, 2025
POLICE WARNING FAMILIES ABOUT "DOOR KICK CHALLENGE"
Police across Pennsylvania are warning families about the so-called "Door Kick Challenge" circulating across TikTok. That's where kids bang on stranger's doors, sometimes causing damage. What's more c...
Nov 19, 2025
LATROBE OFFICIALS APPROVE ADVERTISING THE 2026 BUDGET
Officals in Latrobe approved advertising the 2026 budget. The Trib reports that there would be a $19,750 budget deficit. City leaders plan to hold the line on property taxes, keeping them at 21.5 mill...
Nov 19, 2025
