Category Archives: Local News
TEMPERATURES: INDIANA NO. 1, SORT OF
From the US National Weather Service Today: Cold Indiana was just barely over the zero line at around 6:20 this morning. Tomorrow: Still cold, but hey, it's Wednesday.
Jan 27, 2026
DETOUR TO START NEXT WEEK FOR WHERUM ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT
PennDOT has announced a closure starting next week for a bridge in East Wheatfield Township. From February 3rd to July 23rd, crews will work on replacing the bridge that carries Wherum Road Mardis Run...
Jan 27, 2026
RENEE FLEMING CANCELS PERFORMANCES AT TRUMP-KENNEDY CENTER
Opera superstar and Indiana native Renee Fleming is the latest to cancel her upcoming appearances at the Trump-Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She was to have appeared with the National Sympho...
Jan 27, 2026
RIVER VALLEY TO HOLD SCHOOL BOARD MEETING VIRTUALLY TONIGHT
Like Indiana did Monday night, the River Valley School Board meeting will be held remotely tonight due to the reports of inclement weather. An access link will be posted on the district website, www.r...
Jan 27, 2026
INDIANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INTERVIEW POTENTIAL DEVELOPER FOR SOLAR PROJECT
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved a recommendation from the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee to interview two developers for the district's proposed solar project. The int...
Jan 26, 2026
SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSINGS FOR JANUARY 27, 2026
Due to the aftermath of the weekend storm and frigid temperatures expected on Tuesday, here is the status of schools and school districts in the area for January 27, 2026. Information will be updated ...
Jan 26, 2026
REPORTS INDICATE TWO AREAS OF INDIANA COUNTY WITH HIGHEST SNOW TOTALS
From the US National Weather Service The graph below shows report snow totals from the weekend storm in Indiana County and throughout the region.
Jan 26, 2026
ICE A GROWING PROBLEMS ON THE RIVERS
From the US National Weather Service River Ice Alert! With cold temps sticking around through early February, we expect river ice to keep building and thickening. Of course, river ice and pond or lake...
Jan 26, 2026
UPDATE: CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS/CLOSINGS RELATED TO EXPECTED STORM
The following entities or events for Monday will be closed or have been canceled: - Various IRMC offices and satellite locations have abbreviated hours or are closed on Monday, January 26. Check IRMC ...
Jan 26, 2026
SNOW: THIS STORM, JANUARY AND WINTER SO FAR
According to the official measure recorded at the Pennsylvania American Water Company Two Lick Filter Plant, the current winter storm that is ending today has dumped 10 inches of snow. The plant is lo...
Jan 26, 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
