Category Archives: Local News
FIRE, VEHICLE ACCIDENT AMONG CALLS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON SUNDAY
Several calls for first responders were reported on Sunday. One of those calls was for a reported structure fire on Route 110 in White Township that brought Indiana, Creekside and Clymer Fire Departme...
May 27, 2024
HEARINGS SET FOR PENELEC RATE INCREASE REQUEST
The Public Utility Commission has announced the dates for public hearings on Penelec's rate increase request. They will be in late June and early July, and will be both in person and by telephone. Ove...
May 26, 2024
WEISS RETRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN NOVEMBER
After first scheduling Ronald Weiss's retrial for the June court term, Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has granted a motion to delay it, rescheduling jury selection for November 18th. In ...
May 26, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A Blairsville man was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Derry Township. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson said 24-year-old Joshua M. Haynes died when his motorcycle went over an em...
May 26, 2024
IASD SEEKS RESPONSES TO SURVEY ON HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Indiana Area School District stakeholders have only a few days left to complete a survey on the future of the Horace Mann Elementary School. Based on prior feedback, the district has narrowed it down ...
May 26, 2024
TWO DRUG DEALERS SENTENCED ON FRIDAY
Two drug dealers were sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court on Friday. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi announced that 34-year-old Amber Lynn of Blairsville was ordered to serve bet...
May 25, 2024
WESTSYLVANIA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL CONTINUES TODAY
The Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival continues today with free concerts throughout the day at IRMC Park in Downtown Indiana. The music will start at 11:00 with a performance by t...
May 25, 2024
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS PLANNED FOR MONDAY
With Monday being Memorial Day, there will be several opportunities for people to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to protect our country. In Indiana, ceremonies will be held at 10:45 A...
May 25, 2024
"FISH FOR FREE" DAY TOMORROW
Those who like to fish, but haven't done so yet this year, may want to dust off the tackle box this weekend as tomorrow will be a special day for it. Sunday marks the first of two "Fish for Free" days...
May 25, 2024
SALTSBURG VFD LOOKING FOR OWNER OF KAYAK FOUND ON KISKI RIVER
The Saltsburg Fire Department is looking for the owner of a kayak that was found empty on the Kiski river. Water rescue teams were dispatched to the river around 3:00 PM for a report of an overturned ...
May 25, 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
