Category Archives: Local News
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 2024 BUDGET WITH TAX INCREASE
Earlier today (on Friday) the Indiana County Commissioners approved a modified version of the budget that was put up for advertisement on December 8th. This version of the budget has $50,554,364 in ex...
Dec 29, 2023
STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR MISSING DERRY TOWNSHIP TEEN
State police are searching for a teen who went missing in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Troopers say 16-year-old Trenton James Hughes was last seen shortly before 7:30 last night at his home al...
Dec 29, 2023
PAY INCREASE FOR PA LAWMAKERS TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1ST
A pay increase for state lawmakers is set to go into effect January 1st. The pay raise that took effect at the start of the month will bring the base salary of a state legislator to approximately $106...
Dec 29, 2023
STRICTER PENALTIES COMING FOR 'PORCH PIRATES' IN PENNSYLVANIA
Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a bill that will create stronger penalties for those who steal packages off front porches of homes. Senate Bill 527 would implement specific penalties for "Porch ...
Dec 29, 2023
MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH UNFOUNDED SHOOTING REPORT
State police have charged an Indiana man with disorderly conduct after a false alarm Thursday morning at a home on Maple Street. State Troopers and Citizens Ambulance sped through Indiana Borough afte...
Dec 29, 2023
COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING FOR 2024 BUDGET TODAY
The Indiana County Commissioners will hold a special meeting today and the main item on the agenda will be the passage of the 2024 county budget. The budget has been a hot topic with the county commis...
Dec 29, 2023
INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH DUI FOR CHRISTMAS NIGHT CRASH
An Indiana man was charged with DUI in connection with a crash reported on Christmas night in White Township. State troopers say the two-vehicle crash was reported at 11:09 PM on Monday at 525 Ben Fra...
Dec 29, 2023
DISTRICT JUDGE TONY SOTTILE, COMMISSIONERS AND ROW OFFICERS SWORN IN TODAY
Swearing-in ceremonies were held earlier today for Indiana County's row offices, commissioners and the new district judge.New District Judge Tony Sottile took the oath of office during the ceremonies ...
Dec 28, 2023
TROOPERS INVESTIGATING DEADLY CRASH IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police are investigating the fatal crash Wednesday morning in White Township that claimed the life of an Indiana man. Troopers say the crash happened along Old Route 119 just north of Chevy Chas...
Dec 28, 2023
FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR LINES AND TREES DOWN
Aside from the fatal collision we reported early yesterday, two calls were reported by Indiana County 911 over the last 24 hours. Both calls were related to fallen trees or utility lines. The first ca...
Dec 28, 2023
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
