Category Archives: Local News
IUP, IRMC MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON JULY 4TH PARKING
With fireworks coming up in Indiana on Tuesday, parking is going to be an issue whether it is parking to go into Mack Park or tailgating to watch the fireworks outside the park, and both IUP and India...
Jul 1, 2023
PA SENATE APPROVES ITS VERSION OF 2023-24 PA BUDGET
On Friday, the state senate has approved its version of the 2023-24 budget. According to a news release, the budget "holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for school...
Jul 1, 2023
FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR ACCIDENTS, OTHER CALLS
As the Independence Day weekend gets underway, Indiana County's first responders were busy last night and this morning with several calls for service. The incidents started at 1:55 PM, with the Coral ...
Jul 1, 2023
IUP RECEIVES GRANT FROM FORMER PROFESSOR AND HIS FAMILY
IUP has announced that a former professor and his family members have made a sizeable contribution to the university. Retired IUP biology professor Dr. Frank Baker, his wife the late Mary Baker and me...
Jul 1, 2023
PSP, AAA ADVISING OF HEAVY TRAFFIC FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
Triple A and the State Police are advising people that it will be a very busy holiday travel period for Independence Day. Triple A is estimating that 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or mor...
Jun 30, 2023
SENATE APPROVES LIFELINE SCHOLARSHIPS BILL
As budget negotiations continue, education funding has proven to be a sticking point. One piece of legislation, referred to as Lifeline Scholarships, has passed the state Senate. House Bill 479 amends...
Jun 30, 2023
CODE ORANGE DAY ISSUED FOR ALL OF PA
Air quality will continue to be an issue for Pennsylvania residents as the state Department of Environmental Protection has issued yet another advisory connected with fine air particulates from the Ca...
Jun 30, 2023
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET WITH 4% TAX INCREASE
At a meeting Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved the 2023-24 budget, but final approval came after the first vote on the budget failed. With eight board members present, the first v...
Jun 29, 2023
TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING CHASE THAT ENDED AT INDIANA DOLLAR GENERAL
Two people were arrested following an incident of theft Wednesday afternoon in White Township. State police from the Indiana barracks say 38-year-old Steven Allen Bushaw and an unnamed 52-year-old man...
Jun 29, 2023
SAFE DRIVING REMINDER NOW ON FRONT LAWN OF INDIANA COUNTY COURTHOUSE
As people get ready to go on trips for Independence Day weekend, the Indiana County Commissioners and IUP's Institute for Rural Health and Safety are reminding people to be safe when driving. (From l ...
Jun 29, 2023
Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Voting Ends: Never
