Author Archives: Cindy Perino

SEWICKLY TOWNSHIP MAN SWIMS ACROSS YOUGH RIVER TO ELUDE POLICE
Police said that a Sewickley Township man tried to elude officers by swimming across the Youghiogheny River on Monday. The Trib reports that 68-year-old Robert Mayfield is charged with resisting arres...
Cindy Perino Apr 29, 2026

BOND DENIED FOR PLANET FITNESS SHOOTER
Bond was denied for a man charged with a shooting outside a Planet Fitness in East Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that 39-year-old Steven Heald is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated as...
Cindy Perino Apr 29, 2026

LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET REMAINS WITHOUT VENUE
Ligonier Township Supervisors formally rejected a request from the Waterford Fire Department to rezone its property for commercial use, leaving the Ligonier Country Market without a home for now. The ...
Cindy Perino Apr 29, 2026

IRWIN WOMAN TO SERVE TIME FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
An Irwin woman was ordered on Monday to serve up to 12 years in prison for child endangerment and aggravated cruelty to animals. The Trib reports that 34-year-old Marah Urch pleaded guilty in January ...
Cindy Perino Apr 29, 2026

PA RESIDENTS HAVE UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 4TH TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Pennsylvania residents are running out of time to register for the upcoming primary election. Residents have until next Monday, May 4th to register to vote. Registration can be done online or in-perso...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026

PA STATE TREASURER DECLINES FUNDING FOR SECURITY UPGRADES AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
All living former Governors of Pennsylvania are calling on the state legislature to ensure the safety of Governor Josh Shapiro and his family after State Treasurer Stacy Garrity declined 1 million dol...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026

BLIGHT AND REVITALIZATION SUMMIT AT WCCC ON FRIDAY
Officials and citizens in Westmoreland County are set to discuss efforts to improve local communities during an event later this week. The 5th annual Blight and Revitalization Summit is planned for Fr...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026

SPRINGDALE MAN ON PROBATION BACK IN CUSTODY
A 20-year-old man already on probation for a 2024 gun store burglary is back in custody. The Trib reports that Police in Arnold say Steyn Sarduy of Springdale fled a traffic stop April 19, driving a s...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER DOUBLES CAPACITY
The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center has doubled its capacity. The Trib reports that the expansion was confirmed on Monday by executive director Rich Gordon. He said they needed to pull t...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026

VANDERGRIFT MAN FACES HOMICIDE CHARGES
A Vandergrift man is facing charges of homicide after state police say shot four people and killed one of them outside a bar in Parks Township early Sunday morning. The Trib reports that 36-year-old D...
Cindy Perino Apr 28, 2026








