Category Archives: Local News
RAIN POSSIBILITIES THROUGH WEDNESDAY
From the US National Weather Service High pressure will be in control for one more day before a disturbance aloft brings a round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Additional unsettled weather wi...
Aug 16, 2025
IUP NEW STUDENT MOVE-IN TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, TOMORROW
Residents of Indiana can expect some extra traffic this weekend for the first of two move-in weekends for IUP. The university says about 800 new students are expected to move into campus today, with a...
Aug 16, 2025
TWO SENTENCED YESTERDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
Sentences were handed down in two cases in Indiana County Court yesterday. In one case, Michael Handwerk of Johnstown, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft from a motor vehicle. The charge is related t...
Aug 16, 2025
PART OF ROUTE 119 TO UNDERGO PAVING STARTING NEXT TUESDAY
A part of one of Indiana County's major thoroughfares will undergo paving operations starting next Tuesday. Route 119 between the intersection with Route 85 in Home and the Behm Road/Marshal Road inte...
Aug 16, 2025
DRIVERS, STUDENTS REMINDED OF BUS SAFETY TIPS AS SCHOOL STARTS NEXT WEEK
Drivers are being reminded that school buses will be back out on area roads very soon. Marion Center and River Valley school districts will start session on August 20th, with Penns Manor, Purchase Lin...
Aug 16, 2025
HERE'S WHEN THE NEXT RAIN IS EXPECTED (MAYBE)
From the US National Weather Service Dry conditions are forecast through tomorrow. On Sunday, we will see our next best chance for measurable precipitation and probably in the 7 am to 9 am time frame....
Aug 15, 2025
IUP ANNOUNCES NEW STATUS FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
IUP has announced the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned "candidate" status from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The new status...
Aug 15, 2025
RURAL KING HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR INDIANA MALL LOCATION
On Friday, Rural King held its ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location at the Indiana Mall. (Rural King of Indiana General Manager Craig Hurd cuts the ribbon as the new store, while As...
Aug 15, 2025
"CLEMENTE" FILM BY DAVID ALTROGGE TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH
A film made by an Indiana native on the life of a Pirates legend will hit theaters next month. mTuckman Media will release the film "Clemente" on September 12th. The documentary was directed by David ...
Aug 15, 2025
TWO PLEA HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
While most of the cases in Indiana County Court today will be DUI Criminal Call hearings, there are two sentencing hearings on the docket. One will be for 50-year-old Michael John Handwerk of Johnstow...
Aug 15, 2025
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
