Category Archives: Local News

OUTAGE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DECREASE
Utility crews are continuing to restore power to many in Indiana County. As of this morning, Penelec reports 4,049 people remain without power, with the highest concentrations being Saltsburg Borough ...
May 2, 2025

BRUSH AND STRUCTURE FIRES REPORTED ON THURSDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
It was another busy day for Indiana County's First Responders. Among the calls yesterday were three brush fires. The first was reported at 1:20 PM on Sylvis Road in Clearfield County. The second was a...
May 2, 2025

NUMBER OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC FATALITIES IN PA ONE OF THE LOWEST ON RECORD
The number of highway traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania last year was one of the lowest on record. Penn-DOT says 1-thousand-127 people were killed in highway crashes in 2024, which is the second-lowe...
May 2, 2025

SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR 5-2-25
CLOSED Marion Center Purchase Line River Valley's Saltsburg Campus Armstrong Apollo-Ridge TWO HOUR DELAY Seeds of Faith Christian Academy OTHER All Head Start Program Locations have no classes ...
May 2, 2025

IUP DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE MAKES GIFT TOWARDS PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
A distinguished military graduate of IUP has made a financial gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lieutenant Colonel Barry Gasdek made the $50,000 donation as part of his continued ...
May 2, 2025

INJURIES REPORTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CRASH NEAR PLUMVILLE
State police are looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash near Plumville Thursday night. The crash was reported at 7:01 PM at the intersection of Route 210 and Wise Road. Auggie Santini...
May 1, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA
From the US National Weather Service 3PM Update: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was expanded northeast of Pittsburgh. Indiana County is in that Watch area, and rain is expected to start as early as 6 p...
May 1, 2025

GRAPHIC SHOWS TIMING OF TODAY'S EXPECTED STORMS
From the US National Weather Service The main focus for severe weather today will be during the afternoon and evening. The graphic highlights the approximate window for the severe threat potential as ...
May 1, 2025

CONSTRUCTION DELAYS CONTINUE ON WAYNE AVENUE
Due to an ongoing project by Peoples Natural Gas, traffic delays continue on Wayne Avenue, between Locust Street and Maple Street in Indiana. As part of the construction, access to IUP campus via Gran...
May 1, 2025

STRONG STORMS COULD HIT THE AREA AGAIN TODAY
While it's not expected to be as severe as Tuesday, storms this afternoon and evening could be severe and may hamper power restoration efforts. On Tuesday, straight line winds of about 70 to 80 miles ...
May 1, 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









