Category Archives: Local News
SUPERINTENDENTS WEIGHING OPTIONS ON CLOSING SCHOOL VS. FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION DAYS
School administrators have had a difficult week dealing with the intense snowfall at the start and the bitter cold temperatures that followed. While districts have been utilizing two-hour delays this ...
Jan 30, 2026
THE TWO COLDEST NIGHTS OF THE YEAR SO FAR
From the US National Weather Service Tonight and Friday night will be the coldest so far this season with low temperatures down in the negative teens for some. Fortunately, winds will remain light, so...
Jan 29, 2026
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR JANUARY 30, 2026
Due to frigid temperatures again expected on Friday, here is the status of schools and school districts in the area for January 30, 2026 as of 7:15 AM Friday morning. Information will be updated as it...
Jan 29, 2026
MOUNTAINS HEALTH CONTINUES EVOLUTION OF HEALTHCARE IN THE REGION
The newly-branded Mountains Health is more than just a name change for the partnership between Indiana Regional Medical Center, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, and Punxsutawney. IRMC President and...
Jan 29, 2026
UPDATE ON POSSIBLE WEEKEND STORM
From the US National Weather Service Us again about this weekend storm. Bottom line: NO impacts are expected locally. Some snow may fall in the West Virginia ridges, but even there, there's an 80% cha...
Jan 29, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THURSDAY NIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Another night with a Cold Weather Advisory is on tap for Thursday night into Friday morning. The current cold weather headlines will expire this morning around 11a...
Jan 29, 2026
PA AMERICAN WATER OFFERS TIPS TO PREVENT FREEZING WATER PIPES
Pennsylvania American Water Company is urging its customers to take care of their water pipes as the deep freeze in Indiana County continues. As temperatures dip to -10 tonight and windchills down to ...
Jan 29, 2026
MAN CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL CONTACT WITH A MINOR DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A man charged with criminal solicitation and unlawful contact with a minor is due in court today for a preliminary hearing. Court documents show that 41-year-old Jeremy Garlena of Indiana was charged ...
Jan 29, 2026
TWO CRASHES REPORTED YESTERDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Indiana county's first responders have not had many calls over the past few days, but were active yesterday with a crash reported in North Mahoning Township. Perry Township and Marion Center fire depa...
Jan 29, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TEASE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The White Township Supervisors offered an update to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. The plan is used by the township as a tool to guide development and growth. Township Manager Chris Anderson explained a...
Jan 28, 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
