Category Archives: Local News

HEARINGS UNDERWAY FOR PAWC RATE INCREASE REQUEST
The Public Utility Commission last week began the series of hearings on Pennsylvania American Water Company's rate increase request, which would average about 14.6 percent depending on a customer's lo...
Jan 18, 2026

RADAR UPDATE SHOWS POSSIBLY INCOMING SNOW SQUALLS
From the US National Weather Service Radar Update: We are monitoring the line of snow squalls moving through the area. Take a look at the radar image to see the timing.
Jan 17, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY FARM HONORED WITH CENTENNIAL FARM AWARD
An Indiana County farm was one of 11 farms honored for their longevity at the PA Farm Show yesterday. Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding designated 11 bicentennial and...
Jan 17, 2026

MULTIPLE GAS LEAKS REPORTED OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS
Several gas leaks have been reported over the last few weeks and some first responders are offering tips on what people should do if they discover a leak. One of the most recent leaks detected was at ...
Jan 17, 2026

FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN DERRY TOWNSHIP RULED JUSTIFIED BY WESTMORELAND DA
Westmoreland County's District Attorney has announced that the fatal shooting of a Derry Township man by authorities last November was justified. State police were called out on November 15th of last ...
Jan 17, 2026

TWO CRASHES REPORTED SATURDAY MORNING
Two crashes were reported this morning by Indiana County 911. The first was at 12:50 AM on South 6th Street in White Township. Indiana fire association, Citizen's Ambulance and State Police were sent ...
Jan 17, 2026

PROBATION REVOKED FOR WOMAN IN CHILD ENDANGERMENT CASE
A Shelocta woman saw her probation revoked yesterday in a case where she was charged with child endangerment. In Indiana County Court, President Judge Thomas Bianco revoked the probation for 28-year-o...
Jan 17, 2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY EXPANDED TO PORTION OF INDIANA COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include the higher elevations of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. The following graphic highlights the change fr...
Jan 16, 2026

SNOW RETURNS LATE TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Snow arrives again late Friday night bringing light accumulation for most, but the higher elevations of PA & WV are expected to see between 2-5 inches. Some scatte...
Jan 16, 2026

TWO CRASHES REPORTED THURSDAY
Two vehicle accidents were reported yesterday by Indiana County 911. The first was at 8:34 yesterday morning on Route 22 East in West Wheatfield Township. Clyde and Armagh fire departments were sent o...
Jan 16, 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
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