Category Archives: Local News
WIFE OF IUP PRESIDENT PASSES AWAY
The wife of IUP's president has passed away. In a letter sent to students, President Michael Driscoll announced the death of his wife Rebecca, a.k.a. Becky. She passed away on January 1st while at All...
Jan 03, 2023
TROOP A, INDIANA NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT PERIOD RESULTS
From Pennsylvania State Police Members of the Troop A, Indiana Patrol Unit arrested thirteen motorists suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or combination of alcohol and drugs ove...
Jan 02, 2023
WANTED HOMER CITY MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM TROOPERS
From Pennsylvania State Police A Homer City man wanted out of Armstrong County was arrested after he fled from an attempted traffic stop in White Township late Friday morning. Drew Alexander Bittner, ...
Jan 02, 2023
CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY
Today is the observance of New Year's Day. There will be some closures in effect today. Federal, state and local government offices are closed today, including Indiana County courts and PennDOT driver...
Jan 02, 2023
CALM DAY ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
After a relatively quiet New Year's Eve, it was even calmer on New Year's Day for Indiana counties first responders. Only two calls were reported by Indiana County 911 on Sunday. The first was at 12:5...
Jan 02, 2023
FATAL SHOOTING ON ROUTE 22 IN NOVEMBER JUSTIFIED
The district attorney for Westmoreland County determined that the shooting of a suspect by police in New Alexandria in November was justified. Reports say 35 year old Krysten Pretlor of Johnstown was ...
Jan 02, 2023
SPECIAL MASS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI IN GREENSBURG
While mourners are paying tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will hold a special memorial Mass today. According to an announcement from the diocese, Bishop Larry...
Jan 02, 2023
A QUIET NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
It was a relatively quiet New Year's Eve, rather like a typical Saturday night at Indiana County's 911 center. Among the calls was a landing zone setup for Saltsburg and Tunnelton firefighters assisti...
Jan 01, 2023
STATE'S POPULATION CONTINUES TO DECLINE
Pennsylvania lost about 40,000 residents from July 2021 to July of last year according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. It ranked fourth among the eighteen states that lost population. ...
Jan 01, 2023
NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT FOR 2023
The start of the new year brings with it some new laws in Pennsylvania, including the decriminalization of fentanyl test strips, a bill introduced by Representative Jim Struzzi that the governor signe...
Jan 01, 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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