Category Archives: Local News
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD DEBATES MEETING LOCATION
There was no change in leadership for the River Valley School Board after the reorganization meeting last night. Rick Harper was re-elected board president while Connie Constantino was named board vic...
Dec 04, 2025
ONE HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
State police have released more information on a crash in Green Township on Tuesday morning. The three-vehicle crash was reported at 4:39 AM on Route 286 just south of Hickory Road. A pickup truck dri...
Dec 04, 2025
STATE POLICE FROM TROOP A DEAL WITH CRASHES, DUI ARRESTS OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
State police from Troop A, which covers Most of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties and all of Somerset and Cambria Counties were busy over the Thanksgiving holiday. In the five-day travel period from N...
Dec 04, 2025
STABBING SUSPECT TO FACE TRIAL IN COUNTY COURT
A woman charged with criminal homicide will have her case tried in Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas. At yesterday's preliminary hearing, charges were held against 36-year-old Jessica Lynn Morell...
Dec 04, 2025
THIRD ATTEMPT AT PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR DIMIRE CHALL SET FOR TODAY
Today will be the third attempt at a preliminary hearing for a man charged in two harassment cases. Court documents show 28-year-old Dimire Chall of Penn Run faces charges of simple assault and harass...
Dec 04, 2025
MORE SNOW EXPECTED FOR EARLY THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Much quieter weather is expected today, and we may even see some sunshine peaking through by this afternoon. However, a quick-hitting system will bring light snow ...
Dec 03, 2025
STABBING SUSPECT DUE IN COURT FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A Blairsville woman charged with criminal homicide and other crimes will go before a district judge today for a preliminary hearing. State police charged 36-year-old Jessica Lynn Morelli in connection...
Dec 03, 2025
DANGEROUS BURNING, BURGLARY AMONG PRELIMINARY HEARINGS TODAY
Preliminary hearings are also scheduled today for other high-profile cases, including a case of dangerous burining. Authorities charged 37-year-old Steven Marsh in connection with an fire in the basem...
Dec 03, 2025
2025-26 LIHEAP SEASON STARTS TODAY
The state Department of Human Services announced that applications for the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted starting today. The program was put on hold during the fed...
Dec 03, 2025
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Indiana School Board held its reorganization meeting last night and elected a new board president and vice president. Dr. Sally McCombie was elected by the board to serve as chairperson, taking ov...
Dec 02, 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
