Category Archives: Local News

SUPERLOAD TO COME THROUGH INDIANA, WESTMORELAND, JEFFERSON COUNTIES TOMORROW
UPDATE: An exact timeline for the trip of the superload is not known, but PennDOT expects the company to set out at 9:00 AM Thursday morning, but the start time could change. PennDOT is notifying driv...
Apr 16, 2025

MOTORCYCLE CHASE RESULTS IN CRASH
On April 9th, a motorcyclist crashed after failing to stop during a pursuit by state police. The motorcyclist, 31-year-old Nicholas Empfield, and his passenger, 40-year-old Amanda Baker, were reported...
Apr 16, 2025

ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE BEING INVESTIGATED AS POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
The suspected weekend arson at the Pennsylvania governor's residence will be investigated as a possible hate crime. The district attorney in Dauphin County believes suspect Cody Balmer targeted Govern...
Apr 16, 2025

THREE-DAY OUTLOOK HAS PROMISE
From the US National Weather Service Any isolated rain/snow will end this morning with building high pressure. Below normal temperatures will continue, but increase up into the 70s by Friday. Precipit...
Apr 16, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH RECEIVES PENNDOT FUNDING FOR PHASE TWO OF SIDEWALK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Indiana Borough has secured more grant money to help fix the borough sidewalks. An additional $480,000 was received from the PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund to continue repairs to the borough's...
Apr 16, 2025

REMEDIATION OPERATIONS IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY TO CONTINUE
The Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for further remediation operations at the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Armstrong County. The property, located on the right bank of the Kiski River near Apoll...
Apr 16, 2025

WINDSTORMS KNOCK OUT POWER TO MANY IN INDIANA COUNTY
Several power lines were reported down during the strong windstorms that came through Indiana County yesterday. For areas of White Township, a transformer was reported down near the PennDOT Facility i...
Apr 16, 2025

STATUS CONFERENCES SET FOR INDIANA COUNTY COURT TODAY
Status conferences will be held today in Indiana County court for several defendants, including an Ernest woman facing charges of child abuse. Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco will preside...
Apr 16, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR CREEKSIDE WOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSUALT TODAY
Indiana County's district courts are scheduled to hold preliminary hearings today, including one for a woman from Creekside charged with simple assault. Indiana Borough Police filed charges against 23...
Apr 16, 2025

MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SEEKING BIDS FOR TWO PROJECTS
Last night, the Marion Center School Board approved seeking bids for two projects. One project will be for a wall and sidewalk on the district's main campus. Superintendent Clint Weimer said that the ...
Apr 15, 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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