Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY IN AREA OF FLASH FLOODING CONCERN
From the US National Weather Service Heavy rain remains the primary concern this afternoon and evening as a tropical airmass combines with a passing trough over the Ohio River Valley. Forecast models ...
Jun 30, 2025

PA BUDGET DEADLINE IS TODAY BUT SPENDING PLAN IS NOT READY FOR APPROVAL YET
Today is the deadline for Pennsylvania's budget, and local legislators are saying that they will continue to work on the 2025-26 spending plan after the deadline. State Representative Jim Struzzi, the...
Jun 30, 2025

SEVERE STORM POSSIBILITY RETURNS TO START THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk for some storms to be severe, with damaging wind. There is als...
Jun 30, 2025

AUTHORITIES LOOKING FOR JUVENILES WHO RAN OFF FROM WESTMORELAND COUNTY TREATMENT FACILITY
Authorities are looking for a group of juveniles who ran off from a treatment facility in Westmoreland County yesterday evening. The Ligonier Valley Police Department say three or four individuals are...
Jun 30, 2025

STATE RESIDENTS WARNED OF REALID DOCUMENT SCANNING SCAM
PennDOT is notifying state residents of a scam that mentions the RealID verification process. Fraudulent text messages are being sent out from people claiming to be with the state agency or the federa...
Jun 30, 2025

BILL ON CANCELLATIONS FOR STREAMING SERVICES ON AGENDA TODAY FOR PA HOUSE
A bill considering the cancellation of streaming television services is on the agenda today for the state house. House Bill 1229, called the "Click to Cancel and Consumer Protections for Recurring Sub...
Jun 30, 2025

AFTER A RAINLESS SUNDAY, POSSIBILITY OF STORMS RETURNS MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service Another trough will move through the region on Monday. This will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms. The main threats will be damaging winds and heav...
Jun 29, 2025

JUDGE SCHEDULES ARGUMENTS IN FOLEY MURDER TRIAL APPEAL
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has scheduled arguments on August 19th for Kevin Foley's petition for relief from his murder conviction. A jury found the 60-year-old former state trooper ...
Jun 29, 2025

SATURDAY STORMS CALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS INTO ACTION
Saturday turned into an active day for Indiana County's first responders as severe weather moved into the area. One of the incidents was a vehicle crash with injuries on Route 85 at Five Points Road i...
Jun 29, 2025

MARION CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS ANSWERS ON CYBER SCHOOL
Indiana County's public school districts are unanimous in their opposition to the state charter and cyber school funding formula, which is draining their budgets at an alarming rate. While Harrisburg ...
Jun 29, 2025










