Category Archives: Local News

MORE MEASLES CASES REPORTED BY PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Four new measles cases have been reported in Indiana County over the last few days. This brings the total number of cases for the year to 24 for the county according to the PA Department of Health. An...
Josh Widdowson Oct 8, 2026

MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER ARM TRAPPED IN DERRY TOWNSHIP QUARRY
One man was flown to the hospital after his arm was buried under rocks in a collapse reported yesterday at the Heidelburg Materials Torrance Quarry in Derry Township. The incident was reported around ...
Josh Widdowson Oct 8, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU ANNOUNCES NEW HOLIDAY CONTEST
The Indiana County Tourist Bureau is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a new holiday contest. The "Decorate Douglas" contest runs through November 15th at the Indiana County Welcome Cent...
Matt Lewis Oct 7, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES CONTRACT FOR VINEGAR HILL STABILIZATION PROJECT
Last night, Indiana Borough Council approved a proposal for the Vinegar Hill Slope Stabilization Project. The proposal from Verardi Landscapes in the amount of $146,500 was approved for the project af...
Josh Widdowson Oct 7, 2026
MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
A man charged with attempted homicide is due for a preliminary hearing today. Court documents show that Robert John Richard II from Clarksburg was charged by state police in connection with an inciden...
Josh Widdowson Oct 7, 2026

IUP NAMED "HUNGER-FREE CAMPUS PLUS"
IUP has been selected by the Pennsylvania Governor's office as a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Plus. The Hunger-Free Designation shows that the school has programs and methods in place to connect st...
Josh Widdowson Oct 7, 2026

AUDIT OF RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOWS FINANCIAL SHORTFALL, 11 PROBLEMS
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board heard and approved the audit presentation for the 2024-25 fiscal year that took a year to complete and showed eleven problems and a financial shortfall. Th...
Josh Widdowson Oct 6, 2026

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL NAMES NEW MEMBER OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday night, Homer City Borough Council appointed a new member of the planning commission. Borough resident Ben Mitchell was selected and sworn in during the meeting. He was selected among two other...
Matt Lewis Oct 6, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HIT-AND-RUN CRASH FROM MONDAY
Indiana Borough Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened yesterday morning. Police say at 10:32 AM, officers were sent out to the 600 block of Philadelphia Street for the reported cr...
Josh Widdowson Oct 6, 2026

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT
The River Valley School Board will hold a special meeting tonight at the Saltsburg Auditorium. On the agenda for the meeting is the presentation and approval of the 2024-25 school year audit. Also on ...
Josh Widdowson Oct 6, 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









