Category Archives: Local News
ERNEST WOMAN SOUGHT BY POLICE IN CUSTODY
An Ernest woman that state police were looking for in connection with alleged child abuse is now in custody. Troopers found 25-year-old Paige Madison Susan Walker Friday evening and she was arrested a...
May 04, 2024
ICCAP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Indiana County Community Action Program has announced a new executive director. Indiana native Brandi Fleming will take over the role of executive director of ICCAP, taking over for Michelle Faugh...
May 04, 2024
PA DEP BLACKFLY SUPRESSION PROGRAM TO START
The State Department of Environmental Protection has started its 2024 black fly suppression program. The program will monitor and treat 48 rivers and streams spanning over 1800 miles across the state....
May 04, 2024
SENATE BILL INTENDED TO DISCOURAGE "JOB DODGING"
A bill passed the state senate earlier this week that is intended to discourage people from tricking the unemployment compensation system. Seante Bill 1109, according to a statement from Senator Joe P...
May 04, 2024
TROOPERS SEARCHING FOR ERNEST WOMAN WANTED ON CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
State police are searching for an Ernest woman who is wanted for allegedly abusing a child. Troopers are looking for 25-year-old Paige Madison Susan Walker, who is wanted on felony charges of aggravat...
May 03, 2024
FIREFIGHTERS ON THE SCENE OF A STRUCTURE FIRE IN BLAIRSVILLE
Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire last night in Blairsville Borough. Indiana County 911 reports that the initial call was made at 10:30 last night to a home on South Walnut Street. Bl...
May 03, 2024
CRIMINAL CALL HEARINGS ON THE DOCKET TODAY
Criminal call hearings are scheduled today for Indiana County Court, including a hearing for a man who lead police on a chase in 2023. Indiana Borough Police charged 27-year-old Tyrone Thomas III with...
May 03, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY SHERIFF ISSUES WARNING ABOUT ALLEN BRIDGE, COUNTY PARKS
With warm weather returning, many people are considering some outdoor recreation, but the Indiana County Sheriff's Office is issuing a reminder about some things that are dangerous, against the law or...
May 03, 2024
INDIANA MAN TO SERVE TIME IN JAIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
An Indiana man was sentenced to serve time in jail for having a sexual relationship with a minor last January. Court documents say 21-year-old Joshua Neese will serve eight to 23 months in Indiana Cou...
May 02, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING SUNDAY EVENING CHASE
A Blairsville man was arrested Thursday morning after leading state police on a chase and possessing a large amount of methamphetamine. Troopers say 24-year-old Jacob Isaiah Hankinson was charged with...
May 02, 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
