Author Archives: Cindy Perino

WESTMORELAND COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY EYES RED INK IN UPCOMING MONTHS
Westmoreland County's Airport Authority is eyeing red ink in the coming months. Reductions to the flight schedule for the airport's lone commercial carrier and the county's decision to freeze monthly ...
Cindy Perino Oct 15, 2025

TRACTOR-TRAILER OVERTURNS ON NEW STANTON ROUNDABOUT
A tractor-trailer overturning on the roundabout near the I-70 westbound exit in New Stanton snarled traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike yesterday evening. The tractor-trailer overturned at 5:33 p.m. ...
Cindy Perino Oct 15, 2025

LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 119 IN HEMPFIELD TO BEGIN THURSDAY
Drivers heading north on Route 119 in Hempfield will encounter daytime lane restrictions beginning Thursday while work is underway on the bridge carrying the highway over the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Ac...
Cindy Perino Oct 15, 2025

IMPORTANT ELECTION DEADLINES COMING UP SOON
Some important election deadlines are coming up soon. Next Monday, October 20th, will be the last day for anyone to register to vote before the election next month. There are four options for you to r...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

MAN ACCUSED OF SETTING FIRE IN GOVERNOR'S MANSION TO APPEAR IN COURT TODAY
The man accused of setting a fire inside the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning for a plea hearing. Cody Balmer faces charges including attempted murder ...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

GAS PRICES ACROSS PA CONTINUE TO CLIMB
Gas prices across Pennsylvania continue to climb higher than the national average. Triple A says the average cost per gallon is currently at three-dollars and 27-cents in the state. Meanwhile, the nat...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY FLAG CELEBRATES 250th ANNIVERSARY
The Westmoreland County flag is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. KDKA-TV reports that the flag came around two years before the continental congress first adopted what would be the United ...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

JEANNETTE FIRE DEPARTMENT MOVES TO NEW STATION
Jeannette fire department is moving their trucks and equipment into the new station on Clay Avenue. The Trib reports that officials now want to focus on adding living quarters to the building, which c...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

TWO NORTH BELLE VERNON HOME OWNERS CLAIM MINE SUBSIDENCE DAMAGED HOMES
Two homeowners in North Belle Vernon are claiming mine subsidence has damaged their house. The Trib reports that the home of Dawn and Scott Wilson now has cracks in the foundation, which came after si...
Cindy Perino Oct 14, 2025

COLUMBUS DAY CLOSURES
Today is Columbus day and there are several closures in effect. Federal, State and County Government offices are closed for the day, as are many banks. Post offices are closed for today, and there wil...
Cindy Perino Oct 13, 2025








