Category Archives: Local News

PURCHASE LINE TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY
The Purchase Line school board will hold a special meeting Monday night, with some administrative positions on the agenda. One of those positions is the resignation of Dr. Jessica Lindsay as the high ...
Jul 5, 2026

PROSECUTION, DEFENSE BUILDING THEIR CASES IN WEISS RETRIAL
With a motions hearing coming July 14th in the Ronald Weiss retrial for the murder of 16-year-old Barbara Bruzda in 1978, both the prosecution and defense have been lining up their cases. In 1997, alm...
Jul 5, 2026

ROADS, BRIDGES, AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
On the PennDOT schedule this week, the railroad crossing on Five Points Road in Armstrong Township will be repaved, with flaggers on hand between 7 AM and 6 PM each day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews...
Jul 5, 2026

JUDGE RULES AGAINST MURDER DEFENDANT'S USE OF MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS
Westmoreland County Judge Megan Bilik-Defazio last week denied a motion by Melissa Fox-Beacom for access to her mental health records to assist in her appeal of her murder conviction. Fox-Beacom and c...
Jul 5, 2026

YMCA TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATION TODAY
Today, Mack Park in Indiana will be the hub of activity for Independence Day as the YMCA will host it's 11th annual Star Spangled Celebration. This year will be special for the celebration as at the e...
Jul 4, 2026

HEAT ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT
Most of Indiana County and all of Armstrong County remain under a heat advisory today. Downgrading from the Extreme Heat Warning that was in place for most of the week, the heat advisory will run unti...
Jul 4, 2026

NO POSTAL DELIVERIES, INDIGO BUS SERVICE FOR JULY 4TH
Today officially marks the 250th anniversary of our country's independence from Britain. As today is Independence Day, there are a few modified schedules and closures. Post offices will be closed toda...
Jul 4, 2026

PEOPLE URGED TO PROTECT PETS DURING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
As Independence Day celebrations often include fireworks, that may be of some concern for pets who are not used to the idea. Beth Finegan with the Humane Society of Indiana County said that there are ...
Jul 4, 2026

TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Timing of storms remains uncertain but those that occur during the late morning to evening hours pose a risk of producing damaging wind with lower concern for larg...
Jul 4, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY FIFE AND DRUM CORPS TO TAKE PART IN INDIANA COUNTY PARADE TONIGHT
The America 250 PA parade tonight in Indiana County will receive another unexpected musical performance as the county's fife and drum corps are returning to play tonight. The marching unit was schedul...
Jul 3, 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









