Category Archives: Local News

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD HEARS UPDATE ON BUDGET
Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board received an update on the 2026-27 budget. During his report, Superintendent Daren Johnston said that the $1.5 million budget deficit from the initial esti...
Mar 11, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS HEAR OPPOSITION ON PROPOSED 'JUNK VEHICLE' ORDINANCE
At their meeting this afternoon, the White Township Supervisors heard a lot of public comments concerning a proposed ordinance. Several township residents turned out to voice their opposition to ordin...
Mar 11, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING, TORNADO WATCH, FLOOD WATCH
From the US National Weather Service: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 3 pm edt for northeastern Allegheny, northwestern Westmoreland, southern Armstrong and southwestern Indiana ...
Mar 11, 2026

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE GRANT TO HELP PAY FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
This morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for grant money to assist with the update to the county's comprehensive plan. Josh Krug with the County Office of Planning...
Mar 11, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY IN HEAVY RAIN THREAT AREA
From the US National Weather Service A flood threat is under close watch for Pittsburgh and the I-70 corridor. This is due to heavy morning rain, which dropped almost an inch in Washington County, and...
Mar 11, 2026

FLU ACTIVITY STABILIZING IN PENNSYLVANIA
Flu-related activity in Pennsylvania has stabilized according to the state Department of Health. This comes after a few weeks of sharp increases were reported. The department reports that another 6,10...
Mar 11, 2026

CAR CRASH, BRUSH FIRE REPORTED TUESDAY
Indiana County firefighters were sent out yesterday for the 15th brush fire call this year. The call was reported at 1:40 PM by Indiana County 911. Creekside, Plumville, Indiana, Elderton, Marion Cent...
Mar 11, 2026

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS ARIN IU BUDGET TONIGHT
The Penns Manor School Board will meet tonight and the ARIN IU budget will be discussed. A motion is on the proposed agenda for tonight to approve the 2026-27 intermediate unit budget, which comes to ...
Mar 11, 2026

PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CONTINUED
The preliminary hearing of a man charged with sexually assaulting a minor was continued yesterday. No reason has been stated in court documents as to why the hearing for 39-year-old Jonathan McKendric...
Mar 11, 2026

48-HOUR RAINFALL FORECAST; DAMAGING WINDS, HAIL, TORNADOES ALL POSSIBLE
From the US National Weather Service Severe weather is possible today. There is still some uncertainty with how morning showers and storms may impact later convection this afternoon and evening. In an...
Mar 11, 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









