Category Archives: Local News

NEW PA LICENSE PLATES NOW AVAILABLE
The newest design of Pennsylvania's license plates is ready for ordering. The new standard plate will feature an image of the Liberty Bell with the slogan "Let Freedom Ring" across the bottom. All new...
Jun 18, 2025

MORE RAIN THROUGHOUT WEDNESDAY MORNING
From the US National Weather Service 9:30 PM Radar Update: We are starting to see rainfall rates decline in the northern portions of our region and our focus is beginning to shift southwards, where st...
Jun 17, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES POLICY UPDATE FOR DONATING TIME OFF
At a work session Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved updating policies for donating time off. Borough manager Nicole Sipos said this measure is meant to help employees who may need more s...
Jun 17, 2025

S&T BANK RAISES OVER $117,000 FOR ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
S&T Bank has announced the results of the recent company-wide fundraiser to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. The company raised over $117,000 for the charity to fight childhood cancer. The company h...
Jun 17, 2025

PENNDOT RESTRICTIONS FOR TWO-YEAR WATER LINE PROJECT TO START MONDAY
PennDOT has announced some restrictions that will start next Monday for a two-year water line replacement project in Buffington, Cherry Hill, Pine, Green and Black Lick Townships. The tentative work s...
Jun 17, 2025

HUNKER MAN SENTENCED FOR CHECK KITING SCHEME AFFECTING BUSINESSES IN INDIANA, OTHER COUNTIES
A man from Hunker was sentenced yesterday for stealing checks and forging them for purchases at businesses in Indiana, Westmoreland and three other counties. In Westmoreland County Court on Monday, 56...
Jun 17, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY AT RISK FOR FLOODING TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area today. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding will be possible, especially in areas that have already ...
Jun 17, 2025

FLOOD WATCH TO BE POSTED LATER TODAY
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for our area that will start later this morning. The advisory runs from 11 AM to 10 PM for Indiana, Westmoreland, Jefferson and Armstrong counties...
Jun 17, 2025

PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
Last night, the Purchase Line School Board approved the 2025-26 budget that does not contain a tax increase. Expenditures top out at $22,430,272 and it contained a $706,398 shortfall, which will be fi...
Jun 17, 2025

INDIANA MAN SENTENCED TO PROBATION FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY
An Indiana man was sentenced yesterday for a charge of animal cruelty. Court documents show 51-year-old Zachary Yeager was ordered to serve a year of probation and to pay fines, restitution and court ...
Jun 17, 2025

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
Voting Ends: Never









