Category Archives: Local News
STATE HOUSE RETURNS TO SESSION TODAY
Several state representatives are waking up with anticipation this morning as the House is finally called into session after more than seven weeks of waiting. Among those eager to get back to discussi...
Feb 21, 2023
FURNACE CATCHES FIRE AT BLUE DIAMOND BAR
Multiple fire departments were called out late last night for a structure fire in Blairsville Borough. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Blairsville, Black Lick, Homer City, and Indiana fire departmen...
Feb 21, 2023
MORE BRUSH FIRES REPORTED ACROSS INDIANA COUNTY ON MONDAY
In addition to the fire in Blairsville Borough and the vehicle accident we reported on in Center Township, Indiana County first responders had an active day Monday with several calls reported. Indiana...
Feb 21, 2023
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ARIN IU BUDGET
The River Valley School Board is scheduled to meet tonight and on the proposed agenda are several financial and personnel items. One item up for approval is the 2023-24 ARIN Intermediate Unit budget w...
Feb 21, 2023
COURT CASES TODAY INCLUDE JURY SELECTION FOR THREE TRIALS
Jury selection is scheduled today for three trials getting underway in Indiana County Court. Two of them are for drug defendants. 39-year-old Troy Lin Bingaman of Northern Cambria is charged with felo...
Feb 21, 2023
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN STUDENT APARTMENT FIRE SATURDAY NIGHT
No injuries were reported as an appliance caught fire in a student apartment complex in White Township. The fire was reported at 10:25 PM Saturday night at building 8 of the apartment complex on Grove...
Feb 20, 2023
FIREFIGHTERS USE CAUTION AS LIVE AMMO POPS OFF AT VEHICLE FIRE
Homer City and Aultman firefighters were dispatched shortly before five o'clock this morning for a vehicle crash with injuries on Route 286 in Center Township. The crash occurred at the intersection w...
Feb 20, 2023
CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
Today is President's Day, which honors all presidents and the birthday of George Washington. As such, there are several closures in effect. Among closures are federal and state government offices, alo...
Feb 20, 2023
FIRST RESPONDERS TACKLE SEVEN BRUSH FIRES
Indiana County first responders stayed busy on Sunday as the spring-like conditions brought on several fire calls. Out of seven brush fires reported yesterday, three happened between noon and 1 p.m. T...
Feb 20, 2023
DRIVER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH ALONG ROUTE 286
One person was hurt in a crash that happened last Monday evening in White Township. State police were dispatched to the intersection of Route 286 East and Ober Road around 5:04 p.m. for a reported cra...
Feb 20, 2023
E-bike Regulations
Contrary to common belief, Pennsylvania does regulate e-bikes, with age (16 and older), speed and power limitations. But are they regulated enough?
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