Author Archives: Cindy Perino
HOMICIDE CHARGES FILED IN MAN FOUND DEAD ON STATE GAME LANDS
Homicide charges were filed in the case of a man found dead on state game lands in Westmoreland County. KDKA-TV reports that Joseph Zvara of Greensburg is accused of criminal homicide and abuse of a c...
Nov 07, 2025
PROSECUTORS SAY WOMAN TRIED TO KILL ROOMMATE BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY
Westmoreland County prosecutors say jealousy was the reason a woman tried to kill her roommate over three years ago in Penn Township. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Leah Gillis of North Versailles ...
Nov 07, 2025
JEANNETTE CHASE SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY
The suspect in a chase two years ago in Jeannette entered a guilty plea in court on Wednesday. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Lance Frederick was charged in connection with a chase in October of 20...
Nov 07, 2025
STATE POLICE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL TEENS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER
Local teens interested in a career in law enforcement will get the chance to see what it is like through a program with the state police. WPXI-TV says Troop A of the state police will hold its annual ...
Nov 06, 2025
STATE REP JILL COOPER HOSTING FIREARMS SAFETY AND RIGHTS SEMINAR IN DELMONT TODAY
State Representative Jill Cooper is hosting a firearms safety and rights seminar in Delmont today. It is planned at the Lamplighter Restaurant on Route 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Jim Stoker, the president of...
Nov 06, 2025
SIA EVENT CENTER HALL IN VANDERGRIFT COLLECTION DONATIONS FOR POP-UP FOOD BANK
Operators of the Sia Center Event Hall in Vandergrift are collecting donations for a pop-up food bank this week. Non-perishables, frozen foods, baby formula, water and other drinks are being accepted....
Nov 06, 2025
WOMAN WHO WON TWO ELECTION RACES IN JEANNETTE ANNOUNCES INTENTIONS TO ACCEPT POSITION OF MAYOR
A woman who won two election races in Jeannette has announced her intention to accept the position of Mayor. The Trib reports that Michelle Langdon won races for Mayor and for city council, and county...
Nov 06, 2025
TWO PEOPLE HOSPITALIZED AFTER CRASH IN SOUTHWEST GREENSBURG
Two people were hospitalized after a crash near Route 30 in Southwest Greensburg Tuesday night. KDKA-TV reports that fire crews were called out around 10 PM to the onramp that connects Route 30 to Rou...
Nov 06, 2025
PORTION OF ROUTE 30 IN NORTH HUNTINGDON CLOSED YESTERDAY DUE TO CRASH
A portion of Route 30 in North Huntingdon Township was closed due to a crash yesterday. The Trib reports that the crash was near the intersection of 30 and Carpenter Lane, and it involved two vehicles...
Nov 06, 2025
DICK CHENEY DIES AT 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. In a...
Nov 05, 2025
