Category Archives: Local News
TWO OTHER CRASHES AND TWO BRUSH FIRES WERE REPORTED SUNDAY
Along with the motorcycle crash on Sunday, there were two other vehicle accidents. The first was at 2:02 PM on Davis Road in Rayne Township. Creekside and Indiana firefighters were sent at the time. C...
Apr 21, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARING WAIVED FOR APOLLO MAN CHARGED WITH BREAKING INTO BUILDING
An Apollo man accused of trying to break into a business waived his preliminary hearing last week in Armstrong County Court. Jeff Albert Manchini was ordered to remain in jail in lieu of $20,000 as he...
Apr 21, 2025
RAIN RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON, WITH POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE STORM
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area late this morning through the afternoon. A few storms could be severe. The primary threat will be dam...
Apr 21, 2025
WHITE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON NEW SALDO
White Township will hold a public hearing this week to discuss and take public comment on the proposed new Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The 95-page document was posted for public displa...
Apr 21, 2025
EARLY MONDAY MORNING STORM A POSSIBILITY
From the US National Weather Service The potential for isolated thunderstorms and rain showers returns early tomorrow for portions of the region with an advancing warm front. The most likely time peri...
Apr 20, 2025
HERE'S WHAT THE EASTER BUNNY BROUGHT US FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Looks like the Easter Bunny brought us a cold front overnight. Yesterday's 70s are gone, with some spots now in the 40s and 50s. Spring in the Ohio River Valley: a...
Apr 20, 2025
PUC TO HOLD HEARING ON "LARGE LOAD" ENERGY DEMAND
The Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing this week to "explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the state's electric grid." It's an en banc hearing, meaning it wil...
Apr 20, 2025
FIREFIGHTERS KEPT BUSY ON SATURDAY
It was an active Saturday for Indiana County firefighters, who responded to a number of incidents. That included a call for a brush fire along Rayne Church Road in Rayne Township at 2:20 PM, and momen...
Apr 20, 2025
EVEN AS THE AREA GREENS UP, THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES PERSISTS
In an item posted to its website (indianafire.com) on Friday, the Indiana Fire Association cautions that while grass and leaves are turning green again, it is still dry outside and people should not b...
Apr 20, 2025
NEW CHANCELLOR CHARTS COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
The new chancellor of the State System of Higher Education says the way forward for the state-owned universities is removing barriers and forging new pathways. In his new blog, Christopher Fiorentino ...
Apr 20, 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
