Category Archives: Local News
SNAP RECIPIENTS CAN RECEIVE FOOD TO REPLACE WHAT WAS LOST IN STORM
Those who use SNAP benefits to get food have an opportunity to replace what was lost due to Tuesday's storms. According to a flyer from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, SNAP users are as...
May 03, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY REMAINS UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service Here is the current state of Severe Thunderstorm Watches over the area. We have expanded eastward towards the Laurel Highlands, and Mercer County has been cleared....
May 02, 2025
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING
From the US National Weather Service There is a potential for severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening with the approach of a cold front. The main hazard is expected to be damaging w...
May 02, 2025
BBB OFFERS TIPS ON AVOIDING BEING SCAMMED BY REPAIR SCHEMES AFTER STORMS
The Better Business Bureau is offering advice to everyone who may have to do some major housework as a result of the strong storms that came through the area earlier this week. Many are starting the p...
May 02, 2025
OUTAGE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DECREASE
Utility crews are continuing to restore power to many in Indiana County. As of this morning, Penelec reports 4,049 people remain without power, with the highest concentrations being Saltsburg Borough ...
May 02, 2025
BRUSH AND STRUCTURE FIRES REPORTED ON THURSDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
It was another busy day for Indiana County's First Responders. Among the calls yesterday were three brush fires. The first was reported at 1:20 PM on Sylvis Road in Clearfield County. The second was a...
May 02, 2025
NUMBER OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC FATALITIES IN PA ONE OF THE LOWEST ON RECORD
The number of highway traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania last year was one of the lowest on record. Penn-DOT says 1-thousand-127 people were killed in highway crashes in 2024, which is the second-lowe...
May 02, 2025
SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR 5-2-25
CLOSED Marion Center Purchase Line River Valley's Saltsburg Campus Armstrong Apollo-Ridge TWO HOUR DELAY Seeds of Faith Christian Academy OTHER All Head Start Program Locations have no classes ...
May 02, 2025
IUP DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE MAKES GIFT TOWARDS PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
A distinguished military graduate of IUP has made a financial gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lieutenant Colonel Barry Gasdek made the $50,000 donation as part of his continued ...
May 02, 2025
INJURIES REPORTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CRASH NEAR PLUMVILLE
State police are looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash near Plumville Thursday night. The crash was reported at 7:01 PM at the intersection of Route 210 and Wise Road. Auggie Santini...
May 01, 2025
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
