Category Archives: Local News

PSP REPORTS: MAN THREATENS PARENTS WITH AK-47, SHELOCTA MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
An Indiana man is charged with threatening his parents at gunpoint late last month. State police said on July 30th, 33-year-old Christian Smith reportedly pointed an AK-47 at his parents saying he was...
Aug 5, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES PENNVEST REQUISITION FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved a PennVEST requisition as part of ongoing infrastructure financing. PennVEST, or the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, provides low-inte...
Aug 4, 2026

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS ALONG MAIN STREET
Tuesday night, the Homer City Borough Council approved a contract for the demolition of some buildings along main street. Borough Manager Tonya Weller said that three of the buildings are across from ...
Aug 4, 2026

ACTIVE WEATHER RETURNS LATER THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Rain chances return Wednesday afternoon and continue into the weekend as a series of weather disturbances cross the region. Best chances will be during afternoons/...
Aug 4, 2026

TRUCK DESTROYED BY FIRE IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
No injuries were reported in a vehicle fire on Route 422 east in Armstrong Township last night. (Photo courtesy Indiana Fire Association) The Indiana Fire Association was sent at 10:44 PM for the fire...
Aug 4, 2026

MUGGY TUESDAY POINTS TO UNCOMFORTABLE REST OF THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Humidity will increase from "comfortable levels" yesterday, to "muggy conditions" today. Wednesday and beyond, high moisture will keep the outdoors feeling quite u...
Aug 4, 2026

ICMESA FACES LAWSUIT FROM EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
The Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority is facing a lawsuit from East Wheatfield Township officials. The lawsuit claims that the township did not authorize or know about the EMS fee ...
Aug 4, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE TO HOST NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
Indiana Borough Police will host "National Night Out" activities tonight. The event will be held at IRMC Park from 5-7 tonight and will give people a chance to take part in the annual event that promo...
Aug 4, 2026

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS DISCUSS ICMESA FEES, LOAN FOR NEW TRUCK
Monday night, Center Township Supervisors discussed the ICMESA $75 fees that residents need to pay. A resident brought in their bill from Berkheimer asking if it was legitimate. Supervisors said that ...
Aug 3, 2026

RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN SPIRIT OF 14TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR FUN RIDE
For the first time in 14 years, a steady rain dampened but did not cancel the annual Red Knights' Teddy Bear Fun Ride. The bad weather may have affected attendance for the annual run that benefits Ren...
Aug 3, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
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