Category Archives: Local News
IUP PRESIDENT REACTS TO AGREEMENT WITH INDIANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll offered reaction to the university partnering with Westmoreland County Community College to bring an associate's degree opportunity to the Indiana Area School Board....
Jun 11, 2024
PITTSBURGH WOMAN DUE FOR SUMMARY TRIAL IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
Among a busy schedule in Indiana County Court today is the second attempt of a summary trial for a Pittsburgh woman charged with carrying false identification and underage drinking back in February. C...
Jun 11, 2024
IBP REPORTS: DUI, DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Indiana Borough Police have charged a Blairsville man for alcohol-related crimes following an incident last month. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Church Street around 1:15 a.m. ...
Jun 11, 2024
LAWMAKERS SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT FROM RESIDENTS REGARDING FACILITY FEES IN HOSPITALS
State lawmakers are introducing new legislation with the goal of making Pennsylvania hospitals more transparent with their charges, and residents are urged to give their personal experiences to help g...
Jun 11, 2024
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES JOINT AGREEMENT WITH IUP, WCCC FOR ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE PROGRAM
At their meeting Monday night, the Indiana school board approved joining a partnership with IUP and Westmoreland County Community College to help students earn an Associates Degree while earning their...
Jun 10, 2024
KENT MAN WANTED FOR TRESPASSING CHARGES
State police in Indiana are searching for a man wanted on charges of criminal trespass for an incident on Sunday. Troopers say an arrest warrant was issued for 21-year-old Brian Derek Jones of Kent wh...
Jun 10, 2024
CITIZENS AMBULANCE SERVICE WILL ADOPT NEW BUSINESS MODEL
Citizens' Ambulance Service is changing its business model, announcing that it will acquire Ambulance Service Management Corporation and its associated contracts. ASMC is the company that manages Citi...
Jun 10, 2024
RIVER VALLEY SEEKING WITHDRAWAL FROM ICTC
At their meeting in May, the River Valley School District announced its intent to withdraw from the Indiana County Technology Center. ICTC Director Mike McDermott said that for the district to withdra...
Jun 10, 2024
BILL PROHIBITING MOBILE DEVICES WHILE DRIVING PASSES HOUSE, SENATE
Pennsylvania has seen a significant increase in fatal car crashes in recent years in which distracted driving was the root cause. Because of this, state lawmakers are pushing legislation that makes pe...
Jun 10, 2024
LIFE FLIGHT CALLED FOR ATV CRASH IN HOMER CITY
Two teens were injured in an ATV accident at the intersection of South Main and East Church Street in Homer City Borough Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred just before 5 PM. Life Flight was calle...
Jun 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
