Category Archives: Local News

MOTIONS HEARING SET FOR CARRIAGE HOUSE SHOOTING SUSPECT TODAY
A motions hearing is scheduled for today in the trial of one of the suspects in the fatal shooting at the former Carriage House property in 2020. The hearing concerning 23-year-old Isaiah Moore of Ind...
Apr 22, 2024

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR GAS LEAK, CAR FIRE, STRUCTURE FIRE
It was a relatively quiet day yesterday for Indiana County first responders. The first call of the day was at 11:05 AM as a gas leak was reported on Snyder Lane in Burrell Township. The Black Lick and...
Apr 22, 2024

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER PLAYGROUND WALKWAYS, SCHOOL MEAL PRICES
The Indiana School Board will meet tonight, and two projects are on the agenda. One project is the paving of some walkways for both the Ben Franklin and East Pike playgrounds, with an estimated cost o...
Apr 22, 2024

SUPREME COURT REJECTS ANOTHER WEISS APPEAL
Without comment, the State Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Ronald Weiss, meaning his retrial for the 1978 murder of teenager Barbara Bruzda of Tunnelton can move forward. Weiss was convicted of ...
Apr 21, 2024

PITTMAN UNCERTAIN THAT CARBON SEQUESTRATION IS THE ANSWER
Senator Joe Pittman isn't fully convinced that carbon capture sequestration is a viable solution for the energy industry in Pennsylvania, but he's willing to give it a try. The Senate has passed legis...
Apr 21, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP BRIDGE PROJECT RESUMES MONDAY
A major bridge and highway project resumes in Indiana County tomorrow and drivers should take note of possible delays. The Twolick Creek Project on Route 422 will restart after its winter shutdown. Wo...
Apr 21, 2024

ACTIVE SATURDAY NIGHT FOR SOME AREA FIREFIGHTERS
Indiana County firefighters had a calm Saturday until the evening hours. Then the action picked up. Iselin/West Lebanon firefighters responded to a brush fire along Hemlock Road in South Bend Township...
Apr 21, 2024

BERTUZZI COURT CASES ON THE SCHEDULE
The subject of a police search last week is due in court tomorrow and in the coming weeks for a number of cases. Jury selection for two DUI cases against 44-year-old Randy Wilson Bertuzzi is scheduled...
Apr 21, 2024

MINOR INJURIES REPORTED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP CRASH
Injuries were reported in a crash involving two vehicles Friday evening near Homer City. Indiana County 911 dispatched Homer City Fire Department and Citizens' Ambulance to the intersection of Route 1...
Apr 20, 2024

STRUCTURE FIRES, OTHER INCIDENTS REPORTED ON FRIDAY
Along with the crash in Center Township, Friday was a busy day for area first responders. Two structure fires were reported within three hours of each other. The first was along North 6th Street in In...
Apr 20, 2024










