Category Archives: Local News
BRUSH FIRE, POWER LINES DOWN, VEHICLE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Along with the incident on Warren Road yesterday, first responders were kept busy with several calls for service. A second brush fire was reported at 2:25 on Bethel Church Road in Rayne Township. Clym...
Apr 22, 2025
PROPOSED BILL AIMS TO LIST GAS TAXES AT THE PUMP
A proposed bill is looking to make changes to the state's gas pumps. The legislation would require service stations to have labels detailing the rates of federal and state liquid fuels taxes. Sen. Mic...
Apr 22, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARING DELAYED FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
A preliminary hearing for a man charged with arson in a fire at the governor's home is being delayed. Thirty-eight-year-old Cody Balmer is accused of setting a destructive fire in the Harrisburg resid...
Apr 22, 2025
BISHOP KULICK REFLECTS ON LIFE, LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS
Bishop Larry Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg spoke with Indiana in the Morning host Todd Marino reflects on the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Play the video to hear the entire interview. Kulick
Apr 21, 2025
SPARK FROM POWER LINES CAUSES BRUSH FIRE, POWER OUTAGE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: A spark from a power line caused a brush fire this afternoon in White Township. Indiana Fire Association, Homer City and Creekside fire departments were dispatched at 12:43 this afternoon for ...
Apr 21, 2025
HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT APPOINTS COREY HESSEN AS CEO
From Homer City Redevelopment Homer City Redevelopment LLC ("HCR") today announced it has appointed Corey Hessen as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hessen replaces William A. Wexler wh...
Apr 21, 2025
UPDATE: DAMAGING WIND A POSSIBILITY LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Convective Outlook Update: There has been a slight expansion/broadening of the Marginal risk, notably incorporating all of northwest PA as well as extending toward...
Apr 21, 2025
LITTLE READ BOOK STORE OPENS IN INDIANA FREE LIBRARY
A new part of the Indiana Free Library officially opened today. The Little Read Book Store can be accessed on the 9th Street entrance of the Library. The small store in the basement will be used to se...
Apr 21, 2025
GREENSBURG DIOCESE BISHOP RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today at the age of 88. His passing is being felt throughout the world, ...
Apr 21, 2025
ONE PERSON INJURED IN DIRT BIKE CRASH IN LUCERNEMINES
Paramedics and Homer City fire officials were on the scene of an accident involving dirt bikes in Lucernemines on Sunday. The accident was reported by Indiana County 911 near East 8th Street at 6:08 P...
Apr 21, 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
