Category Archives: Local News
SUSPECTED CARJACKER'S PRELIMINARY HEARING CONTINUED
The preliminary hearing for a man accused of trying to steal cars in Homer City borough has been delayed. No word yet on when the new hearing date will be for Scipio Griffin. The Johnstown man faces c...
Jan 28, 2026
FLU ACTIVITY DROPPING WHILE RSV ACTIVITY INCREASES
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says flu activity across Pennsylvania is decreasing at a rapid pace. The department reported 77,271 lab-confirmed cases of flu for this respiratory virus season a...
Jan 28, 2026
TEMPS THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY
From the US National Weather Service Oh, you were waiting for that snow to melt instead of shoveling? We've got some bad news... Long range models do show a gradual "warmup" next week, with probabilit...
Jan 27, 2026
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR JANUARY 28, 2026
Due to frigid temperatures expected on Wednesday, here is the status of schools and school districts in the area for January 28, 2026 as of 7:45 am Wednesday morning. Information will be updated as it...
Jan 27, 2026
WHAT ABOUT A STORM THIS WEEKEND?
From the US National Weather Service You might have heard talk about another winter storm brewing for this coming weekend. Here's what we can tell you: The potential for a weekend system to develop la...
Jan 27, 2026
POSSIBLE LIGHT SNOW TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service A passing disturbance will bring light to moderate snow this evening. Totals will range from 1-2 inches along the I-80 corridor, and 0.5 to 1 inch outside of that ...
Jan 27, 2026
MAN CAUGHT WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY WAIVES PRELIMINARY HEARING
A man waived his preliminary hearing earlier today for charges of child pornography possession. 21-year-old Jacob Buggy of Indiana is charged with child sexual abuse material possession and criminal u...
Jan 27, 2026
MAN CHARGED WITH CARJACKING IN HOMER CITY DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
Indiana County's District Courts resume operation today with several preliminary hearings, including one for a man accused of trying to steal cars in Homer City. Court documents show 57-year-old Scipi...
Jan 27, 2026
STORM CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY
The following announcements have been made related to the weather today: - No home-delivered meals from Aging Services for the entire week. Older adults who receive home-delivered meals from ASI shoul...
Jan 27, 2026
COLD FIGURES TO BE WITH US FOR A WHILE
From the US National Weather Service It's no secret now that we will be looking at an extended period of temperatures below freezing. The 7 day high and low forecast along with the Climate Prediction ...
Jan 27, 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
