Category Archives: Local News
TWO-WEEK PRECIP, TEMPERATURE OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Got any plans outdoor plans next week? The current outlook favors warm and wet conditions. What does that mean? More chances of rain/storms than normal for this ti...
Apr 13, 2026
BRUSH FIRE, LINES DOWN AMONG RECENT CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Indiana County 911 had a relatively quiet day on Sunday, with the exception of the 26th brush fire call of the year. That brush fire call was for Reynolds Road in West Wheatfield Township at 2:18 PM. ...
Apr 13, 2026
POST-SENTENCE MOTION HEARING SET FOR MAN WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT
On the agenda for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas is a post-sentence motion hearing for a Smicksburg man who pleaded guilty to statutory sexual assault. Court documents show that 35-year-old Jo...
Apr 13, 2026
PA GAME COMMISSION APPROVES HUNTING SCHEDULE FOR 2026-27
The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Saturday approved the schedules for the commonwealth's hunting and trapping seasons. One of the hot button issues was the start of rifle deer season. For this comin...
Apr 13, 2026
RAIN APPROACHING FROM OHIO; WHEN IT WILL ARRIVE HERE
From the US National Weather Service Gusty showers will move across Ohio this morning, reaching the PA/OH border around 7 AM. Even though thunder is not expected, gusts of 40 to 50 MPH are possible wi...
Apr 13, 2026
WHEN IS THE LAST FREEZE?
From the US National Weather Service What's the average last freeze for your area? Sources say it's anywhere from April 22nd to May 6th depending on where you live. The earliest last freeze area-wide ...
Apr 12, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POSTS FAQ PAGE ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PLAN
Indiana Borough has posted a detailed and lengthy information page on the "4-Way Red Initiative" pedestrian and traffic safety plan for Philadelphia Street and downtown Indiana. The program will inclu...
Apr 12, 2026
MARION CENTER COMMITTEE TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR MALLINO STADIUM
School board meetings this week include the Indiana Area board, which has a busy Monday planned. The Outreach Committee will meet at five, with a work session of the Academic & Extracurricular and...
Apr 12, 2026
LIMB COLLECTION TO BEGIN IN INDIANA ON MONDAY
Indiana Borough's Public Works Department begins its spring limb collection program tomorrow. Crews will be collecting limbs for at least a week on the day after your scheduled garbage collection date...
Apr 12, 2026
PLANS DISPLAY THIS WEEK FOR RAYNE TOWNSHIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS
PennDOT this week will hold its public plans display for the replacement of the bridges carrying Route 119 over Crooked Creek and Pine Run in Rayne Township. In addition to replacing the bridges, the ...
Apr 12, 2026
Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
