Category Archives: Local News

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE NEW OPIOID SETTLEMENT
This morning, The Indiana County Commissioners approved joining a new opioid settlement. The proposal was brought forward by Robert Marcus of Marcus and Mack, who have represented the county on simila...
Mar 25, 2026

MARYLAND MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE
A Maryland man was arrested Tuesday after a vehicle chase on State Route 22. Blairsville Borough Police saw 25-year-old Diymon D'shawn Womble of Hagerstown, who was known to be wanted in Cambria Count...
Mar 25, 2026

DRY TODAY, BUT THAT WILL CHANGE THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected today. Rain and thunderstorm chances return Thursday into Friday. There is a Marginal Risk (or level 1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms l...
Mar 25, 2026

IUP ADVANCES TO NCAA DIVISION II WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
It was frustrating at times, but the IUP women were able to pull off an overtime victory over Holy Family yesterday to advance to the NCAA Division II Women's Final Four tomorrow night. The number of ...
Mar 25, 2026

GAS LEAKS, STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED ON TUESDAY
After multiple gas leaks were reported yesterday, crews from five fire companies were sent out for a reported structure fire in White Township. The fire was reported at 2:43 PM on Elkin Avenue in Whit...
Mar 25, 2026

IUP SIGNS CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
IUP has signed a clinical training agreement for its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine with Sharon Regional Health System. This marks the 20th such agreement that has been signed for the propos...
Mar 25, 2026

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PASSES STATE HOUSE
A bill that would gradually increase the state's minimum wage the State House yesterday and is on its way to the Senate. The bill would modify the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to raise the wage from $7.15...
Mar 25, 2026

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTS RETIREMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board accepted the retirement of superintendent Philip Martell. Martell will step down after six years of service as the district's superintendent. He previously...
Mar 24, 2026

ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT SEEKING PEOPLE TO PLAY VICTIMS IN UPCOMING DRILL
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is looking for people to play victims in an upcoming emergency drill. The drill will be held May 6th at 6:00 PM at the airport in Latrobe. Participants will play the rol...
Mar 24, 2026

PENNDOT ASKS DRIVERS TO TAKE PART IN WINTER SEASON SURVEY
PennDOT is asking state motorists to take part in a 17-question survey that will look back at how things were handled during the winter season. The questionnaire is asking respondents about their time...
Mar 24, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
Voting Ends: Never









