Category Archives: Local News
FEDERAL, STATE OFFICES CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Today is Juneteenth, a holiday that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. It was on this day in 1865 that General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of President Abraham Lincol...
Jun 19, 2024
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TODAY AT MACK PARK
The Indiana County Chapter of the NAACP will hold its annual Juneteenth Celebration today at Mack Park. The free event will be held at the park's pavilion from 3-8 tonight and will have a theme of "Ge...
Jun 19, 2024
UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES 2024-25 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
The United School board Tuesday night approved the budget for the next school year that holds the line on taxes for district residents. The 2024-25 budget comes to $24,293,133 in expenses and $23,778,...
Jun 18, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL DISCUSSES SALE OF VACANT LOTS
At their meeting Tuesday night, Blairsville Borough Council discussed a potential sale of vacant lots along Indiana Avenue. Borough Manager Jody Poorbaugh informed the council that they had one person...
Jun 18, 2024
SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION FOR IMRPOVEMENTS AT IRMC MAIN ENTRANCE BEGINNING THURSDAY
From IRMC Scheduled external construction will begin on Thursday, June 20, at the IRMC Main Entrance. This entrance will be open, but IRMC asks patients, visitors, and staff to follow directional sign...
Jun 18, 2024
FERRIER RUN ROAD TO BRIEFLY CLOSE NEXT MONDAY
White Township Supervisors are alerting motorists of an upcoming road closure that will happen early next week. Ferrier Run Road will be closed between 8 AM and 1 PM Monday for cross pipe repairs. The...
Jun 18, 2024
WOMAN CHARGED WITH SHOOTING BOYFRIEND BACK IN COURT FOR ARGUMENTS TODAY
A Blairsville woman accused of shooting her boyfriend in 2021 will be back in court today as arguments will be presented in relation to her case. The proceedings are connected with 31-year-old Matraca...
Jun 18, 2024
HEAT WAVE CONTINUES AS IRMC OFFERS TIPS TO STAY SAFE
While some rain came through yesterday, the heat wave across the eastern US continues today. Accuweather's forecast says that high temperatures will not dip below 90 degrees for the rest of the week a...
Jun 18, 2024
UNITED SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER 2024-25 FINAL BUDGET TONIGHT
The United School Board will look to approve next year's operating budget at tonight's meeting. Expenses come to $24,293,133, with revenues over a half-million less. The district will not raise proper...
Jun 18, 2024
TWO FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE FOR IUP PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COLLEGE
IUP has made two announcements concerning funding for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. One announcement was that U.S. Senator John Fetterman included the project on his Congressionally Di...
Jun 18, 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
