Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE ON EXPECTED WEEKEND SNOW TOTALS
From the US National Weather Service Here's another look at snowfall totals for the upcoming storm. The most uncertain aspect is where the heaviest axis of snow of 6" or more will occur. We have the m...
Dec 12, 2025
STORM WATCH UPGRADED TO WARNING; WHEN SNOW WILL START
From the US National Weather Service The winter storm watch has been upgraded to a warning with the highest confidence (60% to 80%) chance of seeing >6" of snow. But there is slightly more uncertainty...
Dec 12, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY WOMAN UNINJURED IN THREE-VEHICLE CRASH
A three-vehicle crash on Route 36 in Jefferson County left two vehicles damaged but caused no injuries, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened around 5:36 p.m. on Dec. 5 when Kevin C. Smit...
Dec 12, 2025
SNOW FOR THE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service A Winter Storm Watch was issued for areas along and south of I-70 for Saturday afternoon into Sunday with the heaviest snow expected (along with the highest chance...
Dec 12, 2025
VEHICLE ACCIDENT AMONG INCIDENTS FOR INDIANA FIRE ASSOCIATION CREWS ON THURSDAY
Indiana Fire Association was busy with three calls for service yesterday. The first incident was a vehicle accident on West Pike Road in White Township. Fire crews were sent out at 5:33 PM along with ...
Dec 12, 2025
IUP TO HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONIES TOMORROW
IUP is getting ready for commencement ceremonies tomorrow at the KCAC. This will be for students who have completed their graduate requirements this month or will do so next month. 459 students are ex...
Dec 12, 2025
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ANNOUNCES THREE MARKETING AND EXPERIENCE PROMOTIONS
First Commonwealth Bank has announced three promotions in the Marketing and Experience Department. Jean Parker was promoted to lead the Regional Learning and Development Team. She has worked with Firs...
Dec 12, 2025
DETAILS RELEASED ON ICMESA DURING PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday night, some of the details concerning the Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority were released during their public hearing at Homer-Center High School. One of the biggest quest...
Dec 11, 2025
IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES APPROVES DOCTORATE IN OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is moving forward with plans to launch its own college of osteopathic medicine. Today, the university's Council of Trustees approved the proposed Doctorate in Osteop...
Dec 11, 2025
CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2026 CLASS OF BUSINESS HALL OF FAME
On Thursday, the Indiana County Chamber announced the 2026 class of their Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Selection committee have named: DECEASED Martin Bearer of the Chestnut Ridge Golf Reso...
Dec 11, 2025
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
