Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY NAACP ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON 2026 FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
The Indiana County Chapter of the NAACP has announced its 39th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The theme for this year's event is "We The People: Reimagined", which has been described by the group in its...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

PIAA DISTRICT 6 CHAIRMAN NAMED IN BISHOP MCCOURT LAWSUIT
Attorneys for Bishop McCort Catholic Academy are asking to add PIAA District 6 Chairman Ralph Cecere's name to a lawsuit against Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference members and the PIAA. The lawsuit ...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

THREE CHARGED WITH FIGHT IN EARLY OCTOBER DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
Three people charged in connection with a fight on October 2nd are due in district court today for a preliminary hearing. Police in Indiana Borough charged 19-year-olds Roquann Price and Jason Harris ...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU ANNOUNCE DONATION OF TREE FOR DOWNTOWN INDIANA HOLIDAYS
The Indiana County Tourist Bureau has announced the tree has been selected for IRMC Park for the holiday season. (L to R: Don Huey of Don Huey Home Building & Construction, Laura Herrington of the...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE ARREST MAN ON WARRANT, ALCOHOL-RELATED CHARGE
Police in Blairsville arrested a man for public intoxication and for an outstanding warrant. Officers were sent out to the area of East Market Street on November 3rd after a witness saw the suspect, 3...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

MEASLES-CONNECTED DEATH REPORTED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Another measles-associated death is being reported in Pennsylvania. State health officials announced a death in Jefferson County in their measles outbreak update on Wednesday. It's the sixth measles-a...
Josh Widdowson Nov 5, 2026

TRIBUTE TO RAY GOSS HELD LAST NIGHT AT DUQUESNE BASKETBALL SEASON OPENER
Last night, ceremonies were held at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh to pay tribute to the late Ray Goss as part of the opening of the college basketball season. (Ray's seat at the Duquesne Sc...
Josh Widdowson Nov 4, 2026

IRMC ANNOUNCES RESIDENCY EXPANSION
The Indiana Regional Medical Center program has expanded its Rural Family Medicine Residency Program into Punxsutawney. (photo provided by IRMC) The original residency program launched four years ago,...
Josh Widdowson Nov 4, 2026

INDIANA POLICE FILE DRUG-RELATED CHARGES IN INCIDENT ON OCTOBER 6TH
Police in Indiana Borough have announced that charges were filed in a drug-related incident from October 6th. Police said they were called out at 2:44 PM to the Sheetz at the intersection of 4th and P...
Josh Widdowson Nov 4, 2026

RESCHENTHALER, THOMPSON RE-ELECTED TO U.S. CONGRESS
The two U.S. Congressmen who represent Indiana County as part of their districts won re-election on both the county and the district level. Republican Incumbent Guy Reschenthaler won re-election with ...
Josh Widdowson Nov 3, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
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