Category Archives: Local News
PENNDOT DELAYS BRIDGE PROJECT DUE TO EXPECTED BAD WEATHER
A planned project for an area bridge has been postponed by PennDOT. The Army Specialist Christine Mays Bridge resurfacing project was originally scheduled to be held over this weekend into July 1st, b...
Jun 28, 2024
LOCAL PARTY LEADERS OFFER OPINIONS ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Last night was a historic debate for the 2024 election as the current president faced a challenger that used to hold office before him. Local political party leaders also were watching the debate like...
Jun 28, 2024
RIVER ROAD BRIDGE CLOSED DUE TO ADVANCED DETERIORATION
PennDOT has announced the closure of the Pleasant Valley Bridge in Buffington and East Wheatfield Townships effective immediately. The closure is the result of a recent inspection that showed advanced...
Jun 28, 2024
FOUR TORNADOES CONFIRMED IN WESTERN PA BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday during the severe storms that rolled through, with damage reported near the Indiana-Westmoreland...
Jun 28, 2024
SENATE LEADERSHIP: BUDGET DEADLINE WON'T BE MET
It looks like the Pennsylvania Budget will not be ready for its June 30th deadline, but some are hopeful that the budget will be in place by the end of next week. In an official statement, Senate GOP ...
Jun 28, 2024
THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING DRUG RAID IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Three people were arrested Thursday morning following a drug raid in Indiana Borough. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Washington Street around 9 a.m. to execute a search warrant as part o...
Jun 27, 2024
S&T BANK RAISES MORE THAN $100,000 FOR ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND
S&T Bank has announced that they have donated more than $100,000 towards Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. The foundation was started after Connecticut native Alex Scott was diagnosed with childho...
Jun 27, 2024
ACCUWEATHER: EXPECT STORMS, HEAVY RAINFALL OVER INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
Travelers embarking on road trips ahead of the Independence Day weekend should consider taking rain gear as Accuweather says rainfall could disrupt celebration plans. Indiana County and the rest of Pe...
Jun 27, 2024
STATE POLICE OFFERING INFORMATIONAL CARDS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
The Pennsylvania State Police is offering a free safety resource to individuals with autism to enhance their interactions with law enforcement. Troopers are distributing an informational card that peo...
Jun 27, 2024
POWER OUTAGES AFFECTING SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INDIANA COUNTY
UPDATE AT 8:48 AM: All REA Energy members in Indiana County have had their power restored. Some surrounding areas like Derry and Loyalhanna Townships in Westmoreland County are still without power. WH...
Jun 27, 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
