Category Archives: Local News

SPARK FROM POWER LINES CAUSES BRUSH FIRE, POWER OUTAGE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: A spark from a power line caused a brush fire this afternoon in White Township. Indiana Fire Association, Homer City and Creekside fire departments were dispatched at 12:43 this afternoon for ...
Apr 21, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT APPOINTS COREY HESSEN AS CEO
From Homer City Redevelopment Homer City Redevelopment LLC ("HCR") today announced it has appointed Corey Hessen as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hessen replaces William A. Wexler wh...
Apr 21, 2025

UPDATE: DAMAGING WIND A POSSIBILITY LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Convective Outlook Update: There has been a slight expansion/broadening of the Marginal risk, notably incorporating all of northwest PA as well as extending toward...
Apr 21, 2025

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

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
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