Category Archives: Local News
VOTING OPEN FOR "PAINT THE PLOW" PROGRAM
Voting is now open for this year's PennDOT Paint the Plow program. Nine snowplows were painted by students in the District 10 region, which includes Indiana, Armstrong, Jefferson, Butler and Clarion C...
Dec 08, 2025
IUP NURSING PROGRAM RANKS AMONG TOP FIVE IN STATE BY EDUMED
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's online nursing program has been ranked among the top five in the state by EduMed. The ranking highlights programs that balance affordability, academic quality, and...
Dec 08, 2025
PUC DELAYS DECISION ON PAWC RATE INCREASE
The Public Utility Commission has decided further investigation is warranted on Pennsylvania American Water Company's request for a rate increase of about 14.6 percent. By a 5-0 vote on Thursday, the ...
Dec 07, 2025
IUP'S NEW MED SCHOOL DISCUSSED BY STATE SYSTEM BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Last week's special meeting of the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education had two main focal points: Completion of a memorandum of understanding on a successor pact with the PASSHE...
Dec 07, 2025
PURCHASE LINE TO CONSIDER ROOF REPLACEMENT, TAX RESOLUTION
The Purchase Line School Board will meet tomorrow night and among its actions will be a vote on a $1.5 million replacement of four sections of roof on the high school building, plus additional funding...
Dec 07, 2025
SERVICES, FEES TO BE DISCUSSED AT ICMESA PUBLIC HEARING
Indiana County's new Municipal Emergency Services Authority will hold a special public hearing on Thursday, with discussion on the specific details of the agency's operation model and the mandatory fe...
Dec 07, 2025
IF YOU THINK THIS MONTH HAS STARTED OFF UNUSUALLY COLD ...
From the US National Weather Service ... you're right. The Pittsburgh region has been unusually cold for early December. Through December 5th (yesterday), Pittsburgh has seen the coldest start to Dece...
Dec 06, 2025
SUNDAY SNOW: HERE'S WHERE YOU'LL SEE THE MOST
From the US National Weather Service Passing weak low pressure will bring light snow to the region on Sunday. Accumulation will be light, and mostly confined to I-80 and the ridges where up to an inch...
Dec 06, 2025
CRASHES, BARN FIRE AMONG CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Three vehicle accidents were reported in a 24-hour time span in Indiana County. The first was at 3:31 PM on Tipperary Road in Green Township. Commodore and Pine Township fire departments were sent out...
Dec 06, 2025
TWO PEOPLE INDICTED IN "OPERATION LAKE EFFECT" SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT
Two people indicted in 2023 in connection with a drug ring that came into Indiana County were sentenced in federal court this week. First Assistant US Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Friday that 26...
Dec 06, 2025
Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
