Category Archives: Local News

THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Along with flooding potential, thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will have a non-zero threat for producing damaging wind, though most gusts should be betwee...
Jul 6, 2026

ONE PERSON SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GARBAGE TRUCK
One person suffered minor injuries after being hit by a garbage truck in Homer City Borough Monday morning. Homer City fire crews responded to a call for a vehicle accident at 11:53 a.m. on Ridge Aven...
Jul 6, 2026

INDIGO CHARITABLE ARM LAUNCHES "MILES OF HONOR" PROGRAM
IndiGo's non-profit organization I-GO Mobility Works has announced a new program to help area veterans. The county transportation authority has launched "Miles of Honor". Starting today, vets between ...
Jul 6, 2026

RAINFALL TOTALS THROUGH 7 AM THIS MORNING
Yesterday's storms brought substantial rainfall to Indiana County. The Pennsylvania American Water Company Two Lick Filter Plant reports that 1.75 inches of rain fell in the 24-hour period ending at 7...
Jul 6, 2026

FLASH FLOOD WATCH TO START LATE THIS MORNING
A flash flood watch is scheduled to start at 11:00 this morning and run for 12 hours. The National Weather Service has said that the rainfall expected today will be a strong slow-moving storm that wil...
Jul 6, 2026

SUSPECT IN THEFT FROM THE OPEN DOOR DUE IN COURT FOR SENTENCING
A woman charged with taking over $250,000 from The Open Door of Indiana County is due in court today for sentencing. Court documents show that 55-year-old Carol Jean Polenik of Clymer pleaded guilty i...
Jul 6, 2026

POWER OUTAGES REPORTED THIS MORNING FROM LAST NIGHT'S STORMS
Another round of severe storms brought another round of power outages to Indiana County yesterday. As of this hour, Penelec is reporting 479 of its customers are without power. The bulk of the outages...
Jul 6, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER FLASH FLOOD WATCH
From the US National Weather Service A Flash Flood Watch will be in place today for areas that are expected to receive additional rainfall today between 3pm and 10pm. Most of these locations are areas...
Jul 5, 2026

STORMS CAUSE POWER OUTAGES ACROSS THE REGION
Heavy thunderstorms swept through Indiana County on Saturday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and calling into action firefighters from across the area. Indiana County 911 fielded calls for...
Jul 5, 2026

BUDGET, TUITION RATES AMONG ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education will meet on Wednesday and Thursday. The July quarterly meeting is typically when the System's budget and tuition rates are set, a proces...
Jul 5, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
Voting Ends: Never









