Category Archives: Local News

TAX AND RENT REBATE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Pennsylvania's Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is still accepting applications after the deadline was extended through December 31st. The program, funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, helps eligib...
Jul 13, 2026

SENATE PASSES BILL AIMED AT GETTING NEW MEDICAL TREATMENTS TO PATIENTS FASTER
The Pennsylvania Senate last week approved a bill aimed at getting new medical treatments and devices to patients more quickly. Senate Bill 1206 would allow pharmaceutical and medical device manufactu...
Jul 13, 2026

HOT CONDITIONS RETURN THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Temperatures climb back into the 90s during the middle part of the week with heat index values back to the upper-90s or low-100s under high pressure.
Jul 12, 2026

HEAT WAVE COULD BURDEN ELECTRICITY GRID THIS WEEK
With another heat wave predicted to hit western Pennsylvania this week, PJM Interconnection is bracing for a possible second massive drain on electricity reserves, just a little over a week since it s...
Jul 12, 2026

INDIANA AREA TO CONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL MOTIONS
The Indiana Area school board on Monday night will continue preparations for the new school year, voting on a number of service and professional agreements, guidelines for attendance and behavior, and...
Jul 12, 2026

ROADWORK INCLUDES NEW SIGNAL IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
A temporary traffic signal and new lane markings are scheduled to be installed this week at the Route 22 West and Route 119 off-ramp intersection. It's part of a series of traffic modifications initia...
Jul 12, 2026

DRYER OVERHEATS IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP, BUT HOME IS SPARED
Five fire companies were dispatched yesterday for a reported structure fire at a home in Rayne Township, but it was a dryer fire that did not extend into the home. Firefighters from Indiana, Clymer, M...
Jul 12, 2026

APSCUF PRESIDENT CRITICAL OF THREE-YEAR DEGREE DISCUSSIONS
In remarks to the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education on Thursday, APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth Mash lamented what he called a "bright red line" that runs through any discussion...
Jul 12, 2026

WEISS MOTIONS HEARING ON THIS WEEK'S COURT SCHEDULE
The transportation order was filed last week and Ronald Weiss is due in court on Tuesday for a motions hearing, with his murder retrial about six weeks away. The 78-year-old Weiss was convicted in 199...
Jul 12, 2026

FLOODING REPORTED IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Heavy rainfall once again caused some flooding in parts of Indiana County yesterday. A flash flood warning was issued at 4:28 yesterday afternoon for about two hours as strong rainstorms came through ...
Jul 11, 2026

Indiana County Fair
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Indiana County Fair?
The Grandstand shows
The rides
The food
The exhibit buildings
The people! I get to see people I haven't seen since last year's fair!
There's so much fun, I love it all!
Voting Ends: Sep 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM









