Category Archives: Local News

REVIEW HEARING TODAY FOR HOMER CITY MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING METH
A Homer City man accused of making methamphetamine is due in court today for a review hearing. State police filed the charges against 58-year-old George Sager after an investigation on December 18th a...
Feb 12, 2024

TWO PEOPLE TO BE SENTENCED TODAY FOR CRIMES COMMITTED IN CUSTODY
Two people are due in Indiana County Court today for sentencing hearings for crimes committed while they were incarcerated. One is for 25-year-old Kenneth Murphy of Indiana, who pleaded guilty in Nove...
Feb 12, 2024

APSCUF PRESIDENT CALL OUT COACH NEGOTIATORS FOR POOR CONDUCT
The president of APSCUF told the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors last week that coaches at the state-owned universities are not being treated fairly in contract talks, and he quest...
Feb 11, 2024

STATE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PEOPLES GAS DAMAGES SETTLEMENT IN ROBINSON
The state Public Utility Commission will publish a proposed settlement between Peoples Natural Gas Company and homeowners in West Wheatfield Township, seeking public comment and allowing parties not c...
Feb 11, 2024

STRUZZI FRUSTRATED THAT NEW OVERDOSE PROGRAM IS TIED UP WITH RED TAPE
State Representative Jim Struzzi is getting fed up with delays in implementing a state program to address drug overdose deaths across the commonwealth. At a meeting last week of the State House Human ...
Feb 11, 2024

FLU CONTINUES TO WEAKEN IN PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA COUNTY
Flu cases in Pennsylvania dropped last week from 7,714 new cases to 7,643. That's a decrease of 71 in the most recent week for which statistics are available. The state Health Department says Type A f...
Feb 11, 2024

TWO HURT AS CAR CRASHES INTO HOUSE IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Indiana Borough this morning. Police chief Justin Schawl said that officers were called out at 2:26 AM to the 100 block of Philadelphia Street. A...
Feb 10, 2024

BRUSH FIRE CALLS, CRASHES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Friday turned into a busy day for first responders as they dealt with different incidents throughout the day. At 2:12 PM, crews from the Marion Center and Commodore Fire Departments were called out to...
Feb 10, 2024

OFFICIALS ASK FOR NO DRINKING AND DRIVING DURING SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
Officials are asking those who will take part in Super Bowl parties this weekend to avoid drinking and driving. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration says that there is a spike in the...
Feb 10, 2024

NO VALENTINE'S DAY DISPENSATION ON ASH WEDNESDAY
If you are a catholic and are looking forward to a romantic meal on Valentine's Day, you will have to make your meal either with fish or a vegetarian option. This year marks the rare occasion where St...
Feb 10, 2024










