Author Archives: Cindy Perino

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FILES CIVIL LAWSUIT TO BAR HEMPFIELD HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR FROM DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office has filed a civil lawsuit looking to bar a Hempfield home improvement contractor from doing business in the state. The Trib reports that the three-count laws...
Cindy Perino Nov 04, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE STATE TREASURY BRIDGE LOANS TO FUND ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES
The Westmoreland County Commissioners have approved using $11.6 million in state treasury bridge loans to fund essential human services. The Trib reports that this is in response to the four-month lon...
Cindy Perino Nov 04, 2025

2025 GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Today is the 2025 General Election, and polls will open at 7:00 this morning and will remain open until 8:00 tonight. Some of the major races include the retention of Christine Donahue, Kevin Doughert...
Cindy Perino Nov 04, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ISSUES DISASTER DECLARATION OVER SUSPENSION OF SNAP BENEFITS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is issuing a disaster declaration over the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. The governor said the state is immediately making five-million...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

RELIEF COULD BE ON THE WAY FOR RESIDENTS WHO RELY ON SNAP BENEFITS
Relief could be on the way this week for the nearly two-million Pennsylvania residents who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries. During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" yesterday, Tr...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY ROTARY CLUB HELPS OUT TSA WORKERS AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
Rotary Club of Westmoreland County is helping out TSA workers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. KDKA-TV reports that the group presented the county Airport Authority $500 to cover lunch at DeNunzio's...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

ONE PERSON HURT IN JEANNETTE ROUTE 30 CRASH
One person was hurt in a crash on Route 30 in Jeannette on Saturday. The Trib reports that the crash was reported at 10:55 AM near DeLallo's Italian Market. Mutual Aid Ambulance said that one woman wa...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

STATE GAME COMMISSION LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOT DEER OVER BAIT IN NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP
The state Game Commission is looking for people who shot a deer over bait in North Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that the deer was shot around Noon on October 7th. Investigators shared photos ...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

DERRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FINISHES HEADSTONE REPLACEMENT
The Derry Historical Society has finished replacing cemetery headstones that go back to the Revolutionary War. The Trib reports that two dozen volunteers worked at the Old Salem Community Church to wo...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025

PHILIPS RESPIRONICS TO LAY OFF NEARLY 200 EMPLOYEES NEXT YEAR
Philips Respironics has notified state officials that it plans to lay off nearly 200 people at three Westmoreland County locations starting early next year. The Trib reports that Philips issued the Wo...
Cindy Perino Nov 03, 2025








