Category Archives: Local News
THREE-VEHICLE CRASH SNARLS TRAFFIC IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
No major injuries were reported this morning in a crash in White Township. (Photo by Josh Widdowson) Indiana Fire Association, State Police and Citizens' Ambulance were called out at 8:38 this morning...
Jan 03, 2024
SUSPECT IN WRIGHT SHOOTING TO HAVE MOTIONS HEARING TODAY
One of the suspects in the fatal shooting at the Carriage House Apartments in 2020 is due in court today for a motions hearing. Court documents show that 21-year-old Isabella Marie Edmonds of Indiana ...
Jan 03, 2024
PENNDOT LOOKING FOR PUBLIC VOTE IN "PAINT THE PLOW" CONTEST
Students across PennDOT District 10 are taking part in the annual Paint-A-Plow contest, and this year, the public will be able to vote on their favorite. Eleven plows were decorated by high school stu...
Jan 03, 2024
SHETLER SENTENCED IN ASSAULT CASE FROM 2021
A New Florence man was sentenced yesterday for assaulting an officer in an incident in Seward in 2021. 39-year-old Ray Shetler, Jr. will serve one to two years in prison and two years of probation upo...
Jan 03, 2024
CENTER TOWNSHIP REORGANIZES, APPROVES CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY BRIDGE REMOVAL
The Center Township Supervisors held their reorganization and regular meeting Monday night. Matt Housholder was named the chairman of the board, while Paul Colgan was named Vice Chairman, and Jim Benc...
Jan 02, 2024
NEW LEADERSHIP SELECTED FOR INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL
On Monday night, Indiana Borough Council and Mayor Bill Simmons elected a new council president and vice president. After a tie vote of 4-4 between Luke Debuyser and Peter Broad, borough Mayor William...
Jan 02, 2024
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL REORGANIZES, HEARS CONCERNS ABOUT 119/56 INTERSECTION
The Homer City Borough Council heard concerns about the Route 119/56 intersection during their meeting Tuesday night. Joe Izzei, Sr., brought forth concerns from residents saying that coal trucks were...
Jan 02, 2024
BABY KENZIE FIRST BORN AT IRMC IN 2024
From IRMC Welcome to 2024, Baby Martin! Kenzie Rae Martin was the first baby born at IRMC's It's a Wonderful New Life Maternity Center in 2024. Kenzie, born in the early evening of January 1st, weighe...
Jan 02, 2024
THREE REAPPOINTED TO IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
Three people were reappointed to IUP's Council of Trustees on Tuesday. University officials announced the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed new service terms for Laurie Kuzneski, David Osikowicz and Natha...
Jan 02, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP KICKS OFF SLATE OF LOCAL REORGANIZATION MEETINGS
The White Township Supervisors met for their reorganization meeting Tuesday afternoon, and no changes were made to those holding executive positions. Gail McCauley was unanimously re-elected as chairp...
Jan 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
