Category Archives: Local News
NEW DATE ANNOUNCED FOR WHERUM ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
A new date has been selected for the Wherum Road closure in East Wheatfield Township. PennDOT announced that the closure will now start next Monday, February 9th and run through September 11th. Contra...
Feb 05, 2026
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE FAILS IN STATE HOUSE VOTE
While Governor Josh Shapiro said he wanted to see minimum wage increased to $15 an hour, that move was voted down in a voting session of the full house yesterday. The vote for a minimum wage increase ...
Feb 05, 2026
PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR STABBING SUSPECT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
A preliminary hearing is set today for a man charged with stabbing a woman last month. Court documents show that Detroien Trezmen Hobbs of Maryland will go before district judge Robert Belle Sr. in Bl...
Feb 04, 2026
INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD
Police in Indiana Borough announced the arrest of an Indiana man charged with sexually assaulting a child. Officers started an investigation on November 12th last year into the incidents. From that, t...
Feb 04, 2026
INDIANA FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED FOR CRASH IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY, CRASH IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
Indiana first responders were busy with several different calls for service yesterday. The Saltsburg and Tunnelton fire departments were sent to Moween Road in Loyalhanna Township in Westmoreland Coun...
Feb 04, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATED ON WORK DONE DURING SNOWSTORM
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council heard an update on the efforts borough employees put in during the snowstorm and cold snap last week. Borough Manager Nicole Sipos said that road crews were out ...
Feb 03, 2026
IRMC RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR HEART CARE
Indiana Regional Medical Center is receiving national recognition for its heart care. Pittsburgh-based Corazon, a national leader in cardiovascular consulting and accreditation, has awarded the hospit...
Feb 03, 2026
LOCAL LEGISLATORS SAY SHAPIRO WANTS TO SPEND TOO MUCH IN 2026-27 BUDGET
Local legislators are saying that for the fourth time running, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wishes to spend too much money. State Representative Jim Struzzi was happy to hear the Governor's addr...
Feb 03, 2026
SHAPIRO DELIVERS BUDGET ADDRESS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget to a joint session of the PA House and Senate earlier today. The Governor focused on several points in his budget, including th...
Feb 03, 2026
EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT POSTPONED
A planned road closure tied to a bridge replacement project in East Wheatfield Township has been delayed by PennDOT. PennDOT says the closure of Wherum Road near the bridge over Mardis Run will not be...
Feb 03, 2026
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
