Author Archives: Cindy Perino
VETERAN'S DAY CLOSURES
Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who served in our military. As today is a federal holiday, federal, state and county government offices are closed. That includes county courts and PennDOT ...
Nov 11, 2025
NORTH VERSAILLES WOMAN CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER
A North Versailles woman was convicted on Friday of attempted murder in the shooting of her former roommate in Penn Township. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Leah Gillis was found guilty on attempte...
Nov 10, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK RECEIVES EMERGENCY GRANT
The Westmoreland County Food Bank has received a $75,000 emergency grant to help feed hungry residents. The Trib reports that the money comes from the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and i...
Nov 10, 2025
MURRYSVILLE VETERAN WAS GRAND MARSHAL IN PITTSBURGH'S VETERAN'S DAY PARADE
A Murrysville veteran was the grand marshal in Pittsburgh's Veterans Day parade. The Trib reports that Andy Nigut is a Vietnam war veteran who was injured after his battalion on October 9, 1968. He sa...
Nov 10, 2025
FIRE DAMAGES THREE ROOMS AT NEW STANTON BUDGET INN
Fire damaged three rooms at the Budget Inn in New Stanton on Friday. The Trib reports that multiple fire departments were sent out at noon on Friday. No word on how the fire started. Several people we...
Nov 10, 2025
POLICE USE CELL PHONE PINGS TO TRACK SUSPECT IN TRANSIENT'S DEATH
Police say they used cell phone towers to track the suspect in the death of Robert Friend. The Trib reports that 47-year-old Joseph Zvara was traced from locations in Greensburg to Loyalhanna Township...
Nov 10, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION
When Liam Hoffman of Penn Township was just 10 years old, his family received a rare diagnosis that causes tumors to grow under his skin. Now 14, Liam is turning his journey into a mission - raising f...
Nov 07, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TEAMS UP WITH PUC TO SECURE COMMITMENT FROM UTILITY COMPANIES
Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that his administration teamed up with the Public Utility Commission to secure a commitment from utility companies that makes sure homes eligible for the low-...
Nov 07, 2025
DOWNTOWN LATROBE SPONSORING ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
Downtown Latrobe is sponsoring the annual Holly Jolly Gingerbread House Contest. Kids, adults, and groups are free to participate. Those who would like to enter a gingerbread house need to submit an e...
Nov 07, 2025
TERRELLE PRYOR BEING SUED FOR ROLE IN SOUTH SIDE CRASH
A former Jeannette football standout and NFL player is being sued for his reported role in a crash on Pittsburgh's South Side last year. WTAE-TV reports that on May 31st, Terrelle Pryor allegedly swer...
Nov 07, 2025
