Category Archives: Local News

UNCERTAINTY MARKS SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Uncertainty remains in whether storms form (let alone where and what time), but if they do, they pose a risk of producing damaging wind with lower concern for larg...
Jul 3, 2026

SOME OFFICES CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
While Independence Day is officially tomorrow, many offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Federal, state and county government offices are closed for the day, including PennDOT driver...
Jul 3, 2026

LONGTIME INDIANA CAR DEALER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
A longtime Indiana County car dealer this week announced his retirement. Larry Wood of Wood Chevrolet in Plumville is stepping back as the dealership is closing after 72 years of business. Wood rememb...
Jul 3, 2026

MAN KILLED WHILE WORKING ON SCHOOL BUS IN NEW FLORENCE
A man was killed yesterday morning while working on a school bus at a garage in New Florence. Westmoreland County Coroner John Ackerman confirmed that Barry A. Barker of Ligonier was working underneat...
Jul 3, 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ANTICIPATED FOR FRIDAY PM, SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service As the ridge axis weakens over the Ohio River Valley in the next 24 hours, we anticipate the return of severe thunderstorms starting tomorrow afternoon and continu...
Jul 2, 2026

LOOKING PAST THIS WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service While the present heat wave will break this weekend, above-average temperatures likely aren't going anywhere for the next couple of weeks. The second half of the m...
Jul 2, 2026

REP. STRUZZI OFFERS REACTION TO DEMOCRAT COMMENTS ON BUDGET PROGRESS
Recent comments on the progress of the state budget from Senate Republicans has brought criticism from House Democrats. A joint statement from President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Majority Leader Joe Pittm...
Jul 2, 2026

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND TO KICKOFF FRIDAY NIGHT WITH PARADE
The America 250 PA Parade will kick off a full weekend of celebrations of our country's semiquincentennial. The parade will step off around 6:30, but Indiana Borough Police are asking people to arrive...
Jul 2, 2026

TWO CRASHES, WESTMORELAND COUNTY FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Indiana County first responders were busy on Wednesday with two crashes and a fire reported. The first crash was at 3:00 AM on an area of Tanoma Road in Rayne Township. Marion Center and Clymer fire d...
Jul 2, 2026

PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED TODAY FOR INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
A man charged with a domestic incident in June in Indiana Borough is due in court today for his preliminary hearing. Court documents show 33-year-old Timothy Earl Austin of Indiana faces charges of ag...
Jul 2, 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









