Category Archives: Local News
LITTLE READ BOOK STORE OPENS IN INDIANA FREE LIBRARY
A new part of the Indiana Free Library officially opened today. The Little Read Book Store can be accessed on the 9th Street entrance of the Library. The small store in the basement will be used to se...
Apr 21, 2025
GREENSBURG DIOCESE BISHOP RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today at the age of 88. His passing is being felt throughout the world, ...
Apr 21, 2025
ONE PERSON INJURED IN DIRT BIKE CRASH IN LUCERNEMINES
Paramedics and Homer City fire officials were on the scene of an accident involving dirt bikes in Lucernemines on Sunday. The accident was reported by Indiana County 911 near East 8th Street at 6:08 P...
Apr 21, 2025
TWO OTHER CRASHES AND TWO BRUSH FIRES WERE REPORTED SUNDAY
Along with the motorcycle crash on Sunday, there were two other vehicle accidents. The first was at 2:02 PM on Davis Road in Rayne Township. Creekside and Indiana firefighters were sent at the time. C...
Apr 21, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARING WAIVED FOR APOLLO MAN CHARGED WITH BREAKING INTO BUILDING
An Apollo man accused of trying to break into a business waived his preliminary hearing last week in Armstrong County Court. Jeff Albert Manchini was ordered to remain in jail in lieu of $20,000 as he...
Apr 21, 2025
RAIN RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON, WITH POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE STORM
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area late this morning through the afternoon. A few storms could be severe. The primary threat will be dam...
Apr 21, 2025
WHITE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON NEW SALDO
White Township will hold a public hearing this week to discuss and take public comment on the proposed new Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The 95-page document was posted for public displa...
Apr 21, 2025
EARLY MONDAY MORNING STORM A POSSIBILITY
From the US National Weather Service The potential for isolated thunderstorms and rain showers returns early tomorrow for portions of the region with an advancing warm front. The most likely time peri...
Apr 20, 2025
HERE'S WHAT THE EASTER BUNNY BROUGHT US FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Looks like the Easter Bunny brought us a cold front overnight. Yesterday's 70s are gone, with some spots now in the 40s and 50s. Spring in the Ohio River Valley: a...
Apr 20, 2025
PUC TO HOLD HEARING ON "LARGE LOAD" ENERGY DEMAND
The Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing this week to "explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the state's electric grid." It's an en banc hearing, meaning it wil...
Apr 20, 2025
Indiana County Fair
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Indiana County Fair?
Voting Ends: Sep 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
