Category Archives: Local News

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recently awarded several grants geared towards preserving historic sites and housing, and a portion of that money is coming to Indiana County. State Representat...

State lawmakers are taking a stand against "squatters" by introducing legislation that protects legitimate homeowners in Pennsylvania. Senator Joe Pittman said Senate Bill 1236 defines what constitute...

The Indiana Arts Council has named its new Executive Director. Following an extensive search, Nicole Battestilli was announced as the new executive director. A Punxsutawney native, Battestilli attende...

A Blairsville man was charged following an incident earlier this month. Blairsville Borough Police say they were called out to a domestic dispute along East Market Street on June 2nd and arrested 52-y...

State police have announced that the suspect involved in an incident of retail theft from earlier this month has been apprehended. Troopers did not identify the woman involved, but they say she is res...

A Blairsville man is in custody following a stand-off Thursday morning in Westmoreland County. According to an affidavit of probable cause, state police from the Kiski Valley barracks were summoned to...

Today is Flag Day and, while it is not a federal holiday, there are some closures in effect. Federal government offices, banks and post offices are open for the day today. State government offices wil...

State police from the Indiana barracks are searching for a Clearfield man who went missing earlier this week in the Dilltown area. Troopers say 46-year-old Richard M. Donahue was last seen at his home...

State police are investigating an incident of retail theft that occurred on Monday in Burrell Township. Troopers say a man and a woman walked into Walmart around 9:15 a.m. and stole miscellaneous vehi...

Officials with White Township are warning drivers of a detour that will be in effect for a portion of the day today. North Sixth Street will be closed between Fairman Avenue and White Farm Road until ...