Category Archives: Local News
SATURDAY INCIDENTS INCLUDE ACCIDENT, BRUSH FIRE
Three fire companies battled a large brush fire in Montgomery Township last evening. Cherry Tree firefighters were summoned to Pioneer Lake Road just after 7 PM and were soon joined by the Glen Campbe...
Oct 13, 2024
PENNDOT SURVEY SEEKS PENNSYLVANIANS' THOUGHTS ON HIGHWAYS, AGENCY
Meanwhile, the online PennDOT survey seeking feedback on the performance of the agency is available through October 22nd. It's a 24-question survey asking people about their driving experiences in Pen...
Oct 13, 2024
IUP RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION FOR TWO CAPITAL PROJECTS FROM PASSHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
At the recent Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors meeting, funding for two capital projects at Indiana University of Pennsylvania was approved. The university will receive...
Oct 12, 2024
THREE FIRE DEPARTMENTS CALLED OUT FOR FIRE CALL IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
Three fire companies were called out early this morning to what was initially reported as a structure fire in Green Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Commodore, Cherry Tree and Hope fire dep...
Oct 12, 2024
DEP TO HOLD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LISTENING SESSIONS
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host some listening sessions throughout the state and online to get public feedback on two programs that will help homeowners lower their e...
Oct 12, 2024
SENATE BILL LOOKS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE CONCERNING AI IMAGES AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
A bill is on its way to the Governor that would close a loophole concerning artificial intelligence images of minors and child sexual abuse materials. Senate Bill 1213 was introduced earlier this year...
Oct 12, 2024
EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE RATES INCREASE ONCE AGAIN
The cost of employer health insurance is up seven percent for a second straight year, hurting both employers and workers, according to an annual survey released by the nonprofit health policy organiza...
Oct 11, 2024
PA SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION CONCERNING PTSD AND FIRST RESPONDERS
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are close to a deal on PTSD workers comp benefits for first responders in the state. The PA Senate on Wednesday approved the plan that will guarantee workers compensation payme...
Oct 11, 2024
BONNI DUNLAP NAMED REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER ROBIN GORMAN
At a special meeting last night, the Indiana County Republican Party nominated Bonni Dunlap as the person who will take over for Commissioner Robin Gorman when she steps down on November 8th. Members ...
Oct 11, 2024
JENNY RAIRIGH PROMOTED TO CHEVY CHASE COMMUNITY CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Chevy Chase Community Center Board of Directors has announced that the interim executive director has been hired as the full-time executive director. Jenny Rairigh has served as the interim execut...
Oct 11, 2024
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
