Category Archives: Local News
POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN INDIANA, ARMSTRONG COUNTIES
Some residents across Indiana County are dealing with power outages this morning. Penelec reports fewer than 20 customers in Clymer Borough are without power at this time, along with less than 20 cust...
Jul 05, 2024
SENATE PASSES BILL TO START PILOT PROGRAM TO KEEP SMARTPHONES OUT OF CLASSROOMS
The PA Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would limit the use of smartphones in the classroom. Senate Bill 1207 would establish the Cellphone Lockable Bag pilot program which awards grants to part...
Jul 05, 2024
SUSPECT IN FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH PLEADS GUILTY IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY COURT
A Pittsburgh man entered guilty pleas in Armstrong County court on Wednesday in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in 2022 that killed two people from Indiana County. Court documents show Michae...
Jul 05, 2024
FIRES, ACCIDENT REPORTED ON JULY 4TH BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
UPDATE: A family was displaced by a fire on Thursday in Shelocta. Indiana, Creekside, and Elderton fire departments were dispatched at 5:58 PM for the structure fire call on Shelocta Road in Armstrong...
Jul 05, 2024
CRIMINAL CALL HEARINGS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR INDIANA COUNTY COURT
As courts resume activity after the Independence Day holiday, several criminal call hearings are on the schedule. Among the hearings on the schedule today is one for William Alan Piper who is charged ...
Jul 05, 2024
MORE INFO ON NEGOTIATIONS CONCERNING PENNS MANOR, SUPPORT UNION
We have further information on a story that we covered earlier this week concerning the negotiations between the Penns Manor School District and the union representing its support staff. Jill Eckenrod...
Jul 05, 2024
ONE PERSON HOSPITALIZED AFTER CRASH ON MONDAY IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on Monday in Green Township. State police say the accident happened at 1:30 PM on Route 580. 21-year-old Kevin Roadarmel of Indiana was driving west ...
Jul 05, 2024
CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Today is Independence Day, which celebrates the day that our nation's founding fathers declared independence from Britain. As it is a federal holiday, there are many closures in effect. All federal, s...
Jul 04, 2024
YMCA TO HOLD STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATION TODAY
The YMCA of Indiana County is hosting its annual Star-Spangled Celebration at Mack Park today. This year marks the 9th annual celebration hosted by the Y. While Mack Park pool will be open through the...
Jul 04, 2024
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS URGING EVERYONE TO BE SAFE ON THE HOLIDAY
Law enforcement officials are reminding everyone to keep safe during this holiday. Earlier this week, Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl issued a reminder of some of the laws concerning consum...
Jul 04, 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
