Category Archives: Local News

SHAPIRO SIGNS OFF ON BAN ON USING HAND-HELD DEVICES WHILE DRIVING
A new law signed yesterday by Governor Shapiro aims to make roads safer for Western Pennsylvania drivers and motorists across the Commonwealth. Senate Bill 37, better known as Paul Miller's Law, prohi...
Jun 6, 2024

STRUZZI INTRODUCES RESOLUTION DIRECTING A SURVEY ON PA DEP PERMITTING PROCESS
State representative Jim Struzzi has introduced a resolution that will direct the House's Legislative, Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a survey on the PA Department of Environmental Protection...
Jun 6, 2024

PSP RELEASE MORE INFO ON WEDNESDAY'S CRASH IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police have released more information on a crash that happened yesterday in White Township. The crash was reported at 11:09 AM on West Pike just west of Walker Lane. 19-year-old Allison Rummel o...
Jun 6, 2024

CASEY MEASURE TO PRIOITZE RELEASE OF MARC FOGEL PASSES U.S. SENATE
A bipartisan measure calling for the release of an IUP alumnus and teacher from Russian custody has passed the U.S. Senate. The resolution, introduced by Senator Bob Casey, and co-sponsored by Senator...
Jun 6, 2024

FIRE CREWS CALLED OUT FOR FIRE IN ROBINSON THIS MORNING
Multiple fire departments were called out early this morning for a fire in West Wheatfield Township. Indiana County 911 reported the incident at 12:30 this morning on High Street in Robinson. Bolviar,...
Jun 6, 2024

TRAFFIC BRIEFLY DISRUPTED BY CRASH IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
Traffic was blocked briefly this morning on West Pike in White Township. The Indiana Fire Association, Citizens' Ambulance and State Police were dispatched to 2851 West Pike Road near the ARIN Interme...
Jun 5, 2024

RIVER VALLEY, CVS TEAMING UP TO HELP STUDENTS ENTER MEDICAL FIELD
River Valley School District is teaming up with a national pharmacy chain to help get more nurses and pharmacists into the workforce. CVS will place a training facility at the STEAM Academy, which wil...
Jun 5, 2024

FIRST RESPONDER REPORTS INCLUDE TWO CRASHES, ONE AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
Two vehicle accidents were reported Wednesday by Indiana County 911. The first was on Route 85 in South Mahoning Township at 4:24 PM. Plumville Volunteer Fire Department, Citizens Ambulance and State ...
Jun 5, 2024

PLUMVILLE MAN ESCAPES INJURY IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY CRASH
A Plumville man escaped injury in a crash last week in Armstrong County. State police from the Kittanning barracks said that 60-year-old William Uncapher was driving east on Troy Hill Road just south ...
Jun 5, 2024

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL PRAISES PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
Indiana borough's public works employees were recognized for some great work at Tuesday night's Indiana Borough Council meeting. Council vice-president Kaycee Newell complimented the workers as they h...
Jun 4, 2024










