Category Archives: Local News
FIRST RESPONDERS ANSWER CALL FOR "28TH BRUSH FIRE" OF THE YEAR, VEHICLE FIRE AMONG OTHER CALLS
Indiana County's first responders were active yesterday with multiple calls for service, including what was initially thought to be the 28th brushfire of the year. The call came in just after 7:30 yes...
Apr 17, 2026
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SOLICITING RFPS FOR SOME SERVICES
The Homer Center School Board is continuing to negotiate with the union representing its support professionals. Superintendent Ralph Cecere said that the negotiations have been amicable over a contrac...
Apr 16, 2026
YMCA BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW FACILITY
Thursday afternoon, the YMCA of Indiana County broke ground on a new building. The new state-of-the-art, two-story fitness center will feature 24/7 facility access, a new cycling studio, a dedicated f...
Apr 16, 2026
AFTERNOON RADAR UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service Here's a radar update with showers and storms just now creeping into our eastern Ohio counties early this afternoon. Expect them to move east through this afternoo...
Apr 16, 2026
BLAIRSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, OUTSTANDING WARRANT
A Blairsville man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for public drunkenness and a prior warrant. Police were sent out just after 4:00 PM to the intersection of South East Lane and East Iron Alley for a ...
Apr 16, 2026
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: Fire crews said that the brush fire reported this morning was a controlled burn, and they told the resident that the fire had to be put out due to an ongoing burn ban in Center Township. The f...
Apr 16, 2026
TIMING OF THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Isolated severe storms will once again be possible this afternoon and evening along a cold front. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary threats. After ...
Apr 16, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE OFFICERS HONORED FOR LIFESAVING EFFORTS IN DOMESTIC INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Two members of Indiana Borough Police Department were recognized for their efforts in saving a woman's life during a domestic violence incident in January of this year. (Chief Justin Schawl, Sergeant ...
Apr 16, 2026
BURGLARY SUSPECT DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today for Caleb Krecota charged with burglary in late 2025 in Indiana Borough. The 27-year-old Indiana man is accused of breaking into a home in the "00" block o...
Apr 16, 2026
BRUSH FIRE, BASEMENT PUMPING AMONG CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON WEDNESDAY
Indiana County's 27th brush fire of 2026 was reported last night in West Wheatfield Township. Indiana County 911 said that the fire was called in at 7:49 PM on Shady Grove Road between Clyde and Josep...
Apr 16, 2026
Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
