Category Archives: Local News

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL REORGANIZES, HEARS CONCERNS ABOUT 119/56 INTERSECTION
The Homer City Borough Council heard concerns about the Route 119/56 intersection during their meeting Tuesday night. Joe Izzei, Sr., brought forth concerns from residents saying that coal trucks were...
Jan 2, 2024

BABY KENZIE FIRST BORN AT IRMC IN 2024
From IRMC Welcome to 2024, Baby Martin! Kenzie Rae Martin was the first baby born at IRMC's It's a Wonderful New Life Maternity Center in 2024. Kenzie, born in the early evening of January 1st, weighe...
Jan 2, 2024

THREE REAPPOINTED TO IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
Three people were reappointed to IUP's Council of Trustees on Tuesday. University officials announced the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed new service terms for Laurie Kuzneski, David Osikowicz and Natha...
Jan 2, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP KICKS OFF SLATE OF LOCAL REORGANIZATION MEETINGS
The White Township Supervisors met for their reorganization meeting Tuesday afternoon, and no changes were made to those holding executive positions. Gail McCauley was unanimously re-elected as chairp...
Jan 2, 2024

STRUCTURE FIRE, CRASH, FIRE ALARM REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy for the first day of the new year. A structure fire was reported late yesterday along Route 422 East in Pine Township. The Pine Township, Cherryhill Township, Vintondale and...
Jan 2, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY COURTS TO HOLD SENTENCING HEARINGS TODAY
For the first day of the year for Indiana County's Courts of Common Pleas, there are a few sentencing hearings on the schedule. Three of those hearings are for 46-year-old Michael Scot Buterbaugh of P...
Jan 2, 2024

CENTER TOWNSHIP, INDIANA BOROUGH TO REORGANIZE TONIGHT
Two municipal governments will reorganize tonight. Indiana Borough Council will hold their reorganization meeting at 6:30 to choose a new borough council president and vice president. After the reorga...
Jan 2, 2024

POLAR PLUNGE ANOTHER SUCCESS
The 12th annual Polar Plunge in Blairsville was a success on Monday. While for many years the fundraising event would benefit an individual who needs assistance, this year's plunge benefited the Swift...
Jan 2, 2024

DRUG, VEHICLE CHARGES FILED AGAINST VINTONDALE MAN FOR STOP IN DIXONVILLE LAST SEPTEMBER
Charges were recently filed by Clymer Borough Police against a Vintondale man in a traffic stop that turned into a drug bust back in mid-September. Police say on September 15th at 6:18 PM, police stop...
Jan 1, 2024

CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY
Today marks the first day of 2024. As today is a federally recognized holiday, there are some closures in effect. Federal, state and local government offices are closed for the day. This includes Penn...
Jan 1, 2024










