Category Archives: Local News
STRUZZI SEES ENERGY POTENTIAL IN CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
State Representative Jim Struzzi is touting a Conemaugh Township development that has great potential in the energy sector using re-purposed waste coal and acid mine drainage. A pilot site operated by...
Mar 09, 2025
STATE SYSTEM CHANCELLOR SEARCH CONTINUES
No names have been published, but the State System of Higher Education's search for a new chancellor continues, with the timeline progressing toward a new leader starting work this summer. Former chan...
Mar 09, 2025
IUP ALUMNUS & ARMY VETERAN TO BE AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE
IUP plans to honor Lieutenant Colonel Barry D Gasdek with an honorary degree. The decision was made by the Council of Trustees at their meeting on March 6th. Gasdek is a retired Army veteran, a 1964 g...
Mar 08, 2025
SUNDAY HUNTING BILL REINTRODUCED IN HARRISBURG
Legislation to repeal the ban on Sunday hunting could be reintroduced in Harrisburg. Sen. Dan Laughlin reintroduced Senate Bill 67 this week, which would end the state's prohibition on Sunday hunting ...
Mar 08, 2025
LOCAL ELECTION CHANGES TO COME
Governor Josh Shapiro's administration is enhancing election management by implementing a new system with Civix to streamline elections. The system will improve services for county election boards, ca...
Mar 08, 2025
INJURIES REPORTED IN CRASH ON OAKLAND AVENUE
Traffic was briefly tied up on Oakland Avenue after a two-vehicle crash on Friday. Indiana County 911 sent the Indiana Fire Association, State Police and Citizens' Ambulance at 3:44 PM to the scene ne...
Mar 08, 2025
WARMER WEATHER ON THE WAY
With cold temperatures visiting us these past few days, another warm spell is on the way this week with warming temperatures expected this weekend through the middle of next week. With plentiful sunsh...
Mar 08, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GIVES NEW RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING AVIAN FLU
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has released new recommendations for poultry producers to fight the spread of the avian flu. They're calling for more diligence and caution about poultry com...
Mar 08, 2025
PENNDOT IS ASKING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
PennDOT is encouraging drivers to share their needs and concerns through a survey before April 30th. The responses will impact the 12-Year-Program, a statewide list of planned roadway projects. Before...
Mar 08, 2025
RED CROSS REMINDS YOU TO CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS
With daylight savings time tomorrow, the American Red Cross urges everyone to test their smoke detectors as they set their clocks back. Over the past year, Red Cross volunteers have responded to more ...
Mar 08, 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
