Category Archives: Local News
TWO FIRES REPORTED OVER LAST 24 HOURS BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
First responders were called out for two fires: one last night and one this morning. Indiana County 911 reported the first fire was a car port that caught fire at 7:29 PM along Route 286 West in Young...
May 14, 2024
CLYMER MAN CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT
Police in Clymer have charged a Clymer man with harassment for an incident on May 10th. Police say they were called out at 6:53 PM to an apartment in the 500 block of Franklin Street for a reported as...
May 14, 2024
CARS, SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CEREMONIES
Two cars from the Colonial family of dealerships and some scholarships were awarded during the Indiana County Excellence in Education award ceremony Monday night at the KCAC. The keynote speake...
May 13, 2024
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS TONIGHT
The 2nd annual Excellence in Education awards will be held tonight at the KCAC. More than 500 attendees are expected for tonight's banquet that will recognize 56 students and eight teachers from schoo...
May 13, 2024
PSP INVESTIGATING BLACKMAIL-EXTORTION SCHEME INVOLVING TRI-STAR MOTORS
State police say there is an ongoing investigation into a blackmail and extortion case where the victim is a car dealership in Blairsville. Police say that they were notified of the incident on May 8t...
May 13, 2024
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS INCLUDE ONE FOR ERNEST WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE
An Ernest woman is due in court today for a preliminary hearing on charges of abusing a child. 25-year-old Paige Madison Sue Walker will go before District Judge Robert Bell, Sr. today for the hearing...
May 13, 2024
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS REPORTED SUNDAY
Two vehicle accidents were reported on Sunday by Indiana County 911. The first crash was reported at 2:45 AM on Saltsburg Road in Young Township. Coal Run/McIntyre and Iselin/West Lebanon fire departm...
May 13, 2024
TODAY MARKS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE FORCE
Recruiting efforts have been going on for Indiana Borough Police Department. Currently, there are 21 officers on the force, which is the limit, but they are currently testing to have a new list of pot...
May 13, 2024
MOTORCYCLE CHASE RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES
A Blairsville man is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit last month that resulted in a drug investigation. The state police report does not identify the suspect but court documents reveal h...
May 12, 2024
PEOPLES GAS WILL PAY PENALTY FOR DAMAGES IN ROBINSON
By a 5-0 vote, the state Public Utility Commission has approved a settlement between Peoples Natural Gas Company and homeowners in West Wheatfield Township for an over-pressurization incident in Robin...
May 12, 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
