Category Archives: Local News

SEVEN CRASHES REPORTED ON FINAL DAY OF 2025
Seven vehicle crashes were reported on New Year's Eve, with the bulk of them happening during yesterday's snow squalls. Along with a previously reported crash at 4:17 AM on Route 22 East in West Wheat...
Jan 01, 2026

INDIGO ANNOUNCES INCREASES IN MOBILE PAY, PAY BY CREDIT CARD FARES
While there is no IndiGo bus service today, the Indiana County Transit Authority has announced a change for fare payments. Starting today, all IndiGo Mobile Pay fares and fares purchased with a credit...
Jan 01, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS SAW DIP IN BRUSH FIRES, INCREASE IN FATAL CRASHES IN 2025
Indiana County first responders saw a slight dip in brush fires in 2025 compared to 2024, but it also marked an increase in fatal crashes. Last year, first responders were sent out for 84 brush fire c...
Jan 01, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE POLAR PLUNGE TO KICK OFF 2026 TODAY
To celebrate the new year's arrival, some citizens of Blairsville will be taking the polar plunge this morning. The annual Blairsville Polar Bear Plunge will be held at noon today at the boat launch n...
Jan 01, 2026

SNOW SQUALLS AND WHEN THEY'LL HIT TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Snow showers/squalls will impact holiday travel across the region tonight. The *most likely* timing of impacts is broken down on the accompanying graphic. Snow squ...
Dec 31, 2025

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE 2026 BUDGET
At a special meeting this morning, the Center Township Supervisors formally approved the 2026 budget. The budget holds the line on taxes at 1.3 mills, with the budget balancing at $1,165,885. Supervis...
Dec 31, 2025

HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service If your NYE plans include late night travel, be prepared for snow While we have a brief lull early this afternoon, widespread snow is set to return this evening as...
Dec 31, 2025

TODAY IS DEADLINE FOR PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATIONS
Today is the final day for those eligible for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. This means older Pennsylvanians, widows and widowers and those with disabilities have until the end of the day...
Dec 31, 2025

ANOTHER 3-5 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS
The National Weather Service is predicting another round of snowfall for our area, prompting another winter weather advisory. The advisory begins at 1:00 this afternoon and will run until 10:00 tomorr...
Dec 31, 2025

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO FINALIZE BUDGET TODAY
Center Township Supervisors will meet this morning to finalize the budget for 2026. The spending plan that was proposed earlier this month is the same as last year, according to Supervisors Chairman M...
Dec 31, 2025

Indiana County Fair
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Indiana County Fair?
The Grandstand shows
The rides
The food
The exhibit buildings
The people! I get to see people I haven't seen since last year's fair!
There's so much fun, I love it all!
Voting Ends: Sep 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM









