Category Archives: Local News
IUP GEARING UP FOR WELCOME WEEK
IUP will see its first wave of new students soon as Welcome Week 2024 officially kicks off next Saturday. New students will move in starting at 9 o'clock on August 17th, with the first set of residenc...
Aug 10, 2024
CONTROLLED BURN BRINGS SEVERAL FIRE CREWS TO CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP
Several fire departments were called to a structure fire in Cherryhill Township Friday morning. Indiana County 911 summoned Clymer, Indiana, Marion Center, and Commodore firefighters, the RIT Team and...
Aug 09, 2024
POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN EASTERN INDIANA COUNTY
Some residents in the eastern part of Indiana County are waking up without power this morning. Penelec reports 172 customers were without power around 7:20 this morning. Most of them coming from Cherr...
Aug 09, 2024
DEBBY FORCES KENNYWOOD, IDLEWILD CLOSURES FOR FRIDAY
Tropical Storm Debby is putting a damper on summer plans today as both Kennywood and Idlewild announced they will be closed due to the heavy rainfall. Both parks announced the closure yesterday on the...
Aug 09, 2024
MINOR INJURIES REPORTED IN WHITE TOWNSHIP CRASH
One person was hurt in a crash Thursday morning in White Township. Indiana County 911 sent Indiana Fire Association members to Sterling Hills Drive around 11:40 AM for a crash involving two vehicles. ...
Aug 09, 2024
REPORT: TRUMP SHOOTER SPENT A YEAR SHOOTING AT CLAIRTON GUN RANGE
More information was released regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his rally last month in Butler. Through an investigation, which included the review of several...
Aug 09, 2024
RESIDENTS SHOW CONCERN FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE RAZED IUP BUILDINGS
Demolition continues on several IUP buildings as part of the university's long-range facilities master plan, however, the equipment inside those buildings is causing a stir among local residents. One ...
Aug 09, 2024
INMATE CHARGED WITH DAMAGING EQUIPMENT AT COUNTY JAIL DUE FOR CRIMINAL CALL
Several criminal call hearings are scheduled in Indiana County Court today, with one being for a man charged with vandalizing a cell at the county jail in May. Khalil Santella, who has been in Westmor...
Aug 09, 2024
UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVED FOR FREE BREAKFAST/LUNCH PROGRAM
United School District was recently approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, a program that allows all students to receive one free breakfast and lunch daily, regardless of inco...
Aug 09, 2024
INDIANA COMMUNITY COMES THROUGH ON K-9 OFFICER BAKE SALE
Residents across Indiana came together this week to help the Indiana Borough Police Department after the annual National Night Out was postponed due to inclement weather. Police Chief Justin Schawl sa...
Aug 09, 2024
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
