Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS DOWN IN JULY
Indiana County's unemployment rate went down in the month of July. The Department of Labor and Industry reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate went down by two-tenths of a percentage ...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

POLICE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THEFT AT DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET IN INDIANA
Indiana borough police are investigating a theft at the Dollar General Market on South 7th Street last Wednesday. Officers say that the theft happened between 2:50 and 3:00 PM on August 26th as the su...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

BAND NIGHT, KISS-A-PIG FINALE TO BE HELD TONIGHT AT INDIANA COUNTY FAIR
The Indiana County Fair's grandstand and track are expected to be busy tonight. At 6:30, the grandstand stage will host the results ceremony for the annual Evergreen After School Club's Kiss-A-Pig fun...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOLS REMAIN CLOSED AS AIR QUALITY TESTING, MOLD REMEDIATION CONTINUES
Ligonier Valley Schools remain closed today as air quality testing and mold remediation continues at the district's four buildings. In a statement issued yesterday, Superintendent Matthew Mols said th...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS DURING ST. PATRICK'S PARADE TO SERVE PROBATION
A man who entered guilty pleas for five cases, including one where he was charged with making threats during the Indiana St. Patrick's Day Parade will serve probation. Court documents show 19-year-old...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

TWO CRASHES HIGHLIGHT CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON MONDAY
After a day without a call for service, Indiana County first responders were on the scene for two crashes yesterday. The first crash was on Olivet Road near Olivet in Armstrong County. Iselin fire dep...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

STATE GAS PRICE AVERAGES JUMP AHEAD OF LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Gas prices in Pennsylvania have spiked as we approach the Labor Day travel period, while the national average remains steady. The national average according to Triple-A this morning is $4.09 a gallon,...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

IUP NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
IUP has named the director of assessment and quality improvement for its new College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Charles Iadanza comes to IUP from Duquesne University's Nasuit College of Osteopathic ...
Josh Widdowson Sep 1, 2026

HOMER-CENTER, LIGONIER VALLEY BUILDINGS CLOSED FOR MOLD, AIR QUALITY ISSUES
Both Homer-Center and Ligonier Valley school districts are delaying classes due to mold-related issues. On Friday, Homer-Center Superintendent Ralph Cecere announced that more time was needed to compl...
Josh Widdowson Aug 31, 2026

MAN CHARGED IN STABBING SCHEDULED TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
A Baltimore man is scheduled to be sentenced today in connection with a stabbing in Indiana Borough in January. Court documents show 31-year-old Detrolen Hobbs will go before Indiana County President ...
Josh Widdowson Aug 31, 2026

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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