Category Archives: Local News
MCCORMICK ANNOUNCES INTENT TO RUN FOR U.S. SENATE
A Republican from Washington, PA has announced his intent to run for U.S. Senator Bob Casey's seat. David McCormick made his run for office official at an event yesterday at the Heinz History Center i...
Sep 22, 2023
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL CONSIDERING SOLAR POWER TO HELP REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
On Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board heard about early efforts to possibly bring solar power to the district. School Board member Dan Fabin said that the Buildings and Grounds Committee is...
Sep 21, 2023
PHILADELPHIA MAN SENTENCED FOR HIS PART IN DRUG DISTRIBUTION OPERATION IN INDIANA
A Philadelphia man was sentenced yesterday for his part in a narcotics distribution and money laundering scheme. Senior US District Judge Kim Gibson ordered 28-year-old Jelahan Williams, also known as...
Sep 21, 2023
PA SENATE PASSES BILL FOR SCHOOL SECURITY
The PA Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a house bill that would implement some new provisions to help Pennsylvania's School Safety programs. House Bill 27 looks to streamline operations and co...
Sep 21, 2023
IUP RANKED IN WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST COLLEGE LIST
Along with the recent ranking in US News and World Report, IUP has announced that The Wall Street Journal has placed the university on its list of America's Best Colleges for 2024. The financial publi...
Sep 21, 2023
IUP RECEIVES GRANT FOR FINANCIAL HELP FOR FUTURE NURSE-EDUCATORS
IUP has received a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services that will provide financial support for those studying to be a nurse-educator. The $171,961 grant is administered by t...
Sep 21, 2023
SHAPIRO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ESTABLISH AI COMMISSION
Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to establish a commission on how the state will use generative artificial intelligence like Chat GPT. In a statement, Shapiro said that the g...
Sep 21, 2023
PERSON FOUND DECEASED IN CLYMER
From Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are investigating after a person was found deceased this afternoon in Clymer Borough, Indiana County. The individual had been positively identified and foul pla...
Sep 20, 2023
TWO CHARGED IN FIGHT IN WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
State police have charged two people in connection with an assault that happened in the early morning hours of September 4th. Troopers were dispatched at 12:26 that morning to a home in the 100 block ...
Sep 20, 2023
DEMOCRATS MAINTAIN SLIM MAJORITY IN PA HOUSE AFTER SPECIAL ELECTION
The Democratic Party will maintain a slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after a special election held yesterday in Allegheny County. The election was for the vacant state house...
Sep 20, 2023
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