Category Archives: Local News
PACKAGE OF ANTI-SWATTING BILLS IN THE WORKS IN PA HOUSE
The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus is working on bills that will combat the act of "swatting". Swatting is where a person places a hoax 911 call alleging a hostage situation, shooting or some ot...
Feb 23, 2024
PEKING ACROBATS PERFORMANCE CANCELLED
IUP's Lively Arts program has announced the cancellation of an upcoming performance of the Peking Acrobats. The event, originally scheduled for next Tuesday, February 27th at 7:30 PM in Fisher Auditor...
Feb 23, 2024
FINAL DAY TO PRE-REGISTER FOR UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN WRAP-UP
Today is the final day to pre-register for the wrap up celebration breakfast for the United Way's 2023-24 campaign. The annual celebration is a time to reflect on all the accomplishments through the c...
Feb 23, 2024
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS BANKING
First Commonwealth Bank recently earned another accolade recognizing their efforts in providing high-quality service for customers. According to a news release, First Commonwealth was honored by Coali...
Feb 22, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP SEEKING COMMENTS FOR WHITE'S WOODS STEWARDSHIP PLAN
The White Township Stewardship committee is accepting feedback on the proposed stewardship plan for White's Woods. In late December, the committee finished its mission of researching, fact-finding and...
Feb 22, 2024
IUP RECEIVES NEW HYBRID DRONE
IUP will test a new hybrid drone as part of its continued effort in its unmanned aerial systems science and applications program. The university acquired a WingtraOne Generation II hybrid drone, which...
Feb 22, 2024
PASSHE CHANCELLOR GOES BEFORE HOUSE, SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES
On Wednesday, the State System of Higher Education went before both House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Members of the Senate committee were looking for details on Governor Josh Shapiro's prop...
Feb 22, 2024
IRMC LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO HEALTH-NEEDS SURVEY
Indiana Regional Medical Center is seeking people to help them with a survey of the health-related needs of the community. IRMC is asking people in both Indiana and Jefferson Counties to take the Comm...
Feb 22, 2024
NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH REFUND SCAM
A New Jersey man is facing charges following an investigation into an online refund scam that took place last week in Homer City Borough. State police say 24-year-old Srinivas Rasala of North Brunswic...
Feb 21, 2024
IUP HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECT WORKING WITH LOCAL POLICE ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT
A program that's part of the IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety is working with PennDOT for a campaign to raise awareness about safe driving and traffic laws this week, which is Highway Safety ...
Feb 21, 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
