Category Archives: Local News

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

FIREFIGHTERS KEPT BUSY ON SATURDAY
It was an active Saturday for Indiana County firefighters, who responded to a number of incidents. That included a call for a brush fire along Rayne Church Road in Rayne Township at 2:20 PM, and momen...
Apr 20, 2025

EVEN AS THE AREA GREENS UP, THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES PERSISTS
In an item posted to its website (indianafire.com) on Friday, the Indiana Fire Association cautions that while grass and leaves are turning green again, it is still dry outside and people should not b...
Apr 20, 2025

NEW CHANCELLOR CHARTS COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
The new chancellor of the State System of Higher Education says the way forward for the state-owned universities is removing barriers and forging new pathways. In his new blog, Christopher Fiorentino ...
Apr 20, 2025

SATURDAY STORM UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service Right now rain could pass through the northen parts of Indiana County late this afternoon and early evening. Then the best chance for rain appears to be 9 pm for m...
Apr 19, 2025

UPDATE ON TODAY'S POSSIBLY SEVERE STORMS
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area today. A few storms could be severe with damaging wind and large hail. Rain is expected to start arou...
Apr 19, 2025

PENNDOT RELEASES LIST OF PROJECTS FOR DISTRICT 10
Yesterday, PennDOT officials highlighted some of the projects that will be going on across District 10. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and District 10 executive Brian Allen highlighted 40 projects tha...
Apr 19, 2025

FOUR BRUSH FIRES, ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED ON FRIDAY
Indiana County's brush fire count is now up to 54 for the year so far after four such calls were reported yesterday. The first was on Luciousboro Road in Center Township, with Coral-Graceton and Homer...
Apr 19, 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









