Category Archives: Local News

UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUES UPDATE ON FACE COVERINGS FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
The United School District announced its mask policy for the upcoming school year earlier today. In a statement on the district's website, students will have the option to wear face masks or coverings...
Jul 09, 2021

IUP PROVOST, VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS TO RETIRE
IUP's provost and vice president for academic affairs has announced his retirement effective Aug. 20. Timothy S. Moerland has served in both positions since 2013, when he came to IUP from Kent State U...
Jul 09, 2021

STRUCTURE FIRE, CRASHES, PUMPING DETAILS REPORTED ON THURSDAY
Indiana County first responders had a busy day with several calls Thursday, including vehicle accidents and a flooded area. Indiana County 9-1-1 reports a structure fire at 12:40 p.m. on Chambersville...
Jul 09, 2021

INDIANA COUNTY GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
Pennsylvania's average gas price continues to go up while Indiana County's average holds steady. Triple-A reports that the statewide average is now $3.21 a gallon - up a penny from last week and three...
Jul 09, 2021

SUPREME COURT GRANTS FINAL EXTENSION IN DISTEFANO CASE
In an appearance on Indiana In the Morning this week, District Attorney Bob Manzi discussed several cases under review by the state's appellate courts. One of those cases was that of Brady DiStefano, ...
Jul 09, 2021

STRUZZI, RIGBY TEAM UP TO INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP HUB ZONE BUSINESSES
They call themselves "next door neighbor legislators" with common issues. State representatives Jim Struzzi and Tim Rigby of Johnstown have teamed up to introduce House Bill 1712, legislation that the...
Jul 09, 2021

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES FUEL CONTRACTS, FIRST READING OF THREAT ASSESSMENT POLICY
At a meeting Thursday night, the Penns Manor School Board took a first look at a policy concerning threat assessment. The policy deals with a multidisciplinary team who directs, manages and documents ...
Jul 08, 2021

TWO STRUCTURE FIRES KEPT AREA FIRE CREWS BUSY TODAY
A pair of structure fires was reported in Indiana County earlier today. Fire crews from Indiana, Marion Center, Clymer and Plumville, along with the RIT team and Citizens Ambulance Service, were dispa...
Jul 08, 2021

IRMC TO EXPAND CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT TO PUNXSUTAWNEY HOSPITAL
The Indiana Regional Medical Center is planning to expand its Center for Spine and Pain Management in Punxsutawney this fall. On Indiana in the Morning this morning, pain management specialist Dr. Jon...
Jul 08, 2021

OUTAGES REPORTED IN INDIANA FROM LAST NIGHT'S STORMS
Some strong storms rolled through our area yesterday, with some areas still feeling the effects. Scattered power outages were reported by Penelec this morning. As of 7:00 AM, there were 83 Penelec cus...
Jul 08, 2021

Homer Center Trucks
Have the “superloads” of equipment headed to the Homer City Energy Campus been an imposition on you?
A. Yes! They're inconvenient and tie up the highways!
B. No! There are plenty of other options for getting where you want to go in Indiana County.
C. Yes and no. Sometimes you have to get stuck behind them.
Voting Ends: Oct 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM









