Category Archives: Local News
CLYMER MAN ARRESTED ON SUSPECTED DUI IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
A Clymer man was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Jefferson County. State police from the Punxsutawney barracks said the incident happened last Tuesday in the 100 block of Thompson Street in Big Run Bo...
Dec 29, 2025
PENNDOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO CLEAR THE SNOW OFF THEIR CARS
As heavier snow showers are expected to hit the area today, drivers are reminded that they are responsible for the snow on their vehicles. PennDOT issued the reminder that it is illegal to drive with ...
Dec 29, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY COURTS RETURN AFTER HOLIDAY BREAK WITH A CASE OF ELUDING POLICE
After an extended holiday break, Indiana County's courts have many cases on the docket today, including one for a man charged with fleeing from police. Court documents show 31-year-old Nicholas Empfie...
Dec 29, 2025
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
Indiana county 911 reported a structure fire yesterday in Canoe Township. Fire officials were sent out just after 3pm yesterday to a location on Sportsburg road. Rossiter fire crews responded. Other c...
Dec 29, 2025
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR PORTION OF INDIANA COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service Early tomorrow morning, a cold front will move through the area bringing gusty showers. Temperatures will drop below freezing by late morning when precipitation wi...
Dec 28, 2025
A LOOK AT TOMORROW'S MAX WIND GUSTS: HOW STRONG AND WHEN
From the US National Weather Service A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire region from early tomorrow morning through Tuesday due to a strong low pressure system over the Great Lakes. Please sec...
Dec 28, 2025
PUC SCHEDULES HEARINGS ON PAWC RATE INCREASE REQUEST
The Public Utility Commission has scheduled ten in-person and telephone public hearings for mid-January to gather input on Pennsylvania American Water Company's rate increase requests for both water a...
Dec 28, 2025
ACCIDENT, BRUSH FIRE AMONG SATURDAY DISPATCHES
Indiana County 911 reports two incidents of note on Saturday. One was an accident on Route 403 in East Wheatfield Township at 2:42 PM. Armagh/East Wheatfield firefighters responded along with state po...
Dec 28, 2025
HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD POSTS STRATEGIC PLAN
The State Board of Higher Education has approved the posting of Pennsylvania's first-ever draft strategic plan for postsecondary education. The 27-page document outlines six "foundational goals": Incr...
Dec 28, 2025
PJM: DATA CENTERS WILL DRAW TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF ENERGY
The company which controls the energy grid for Pennsylvania says it will not be easy supplying the power needs of residential homes, business, and industry over the next ten years, and it will come at...
Dec 28, 2025
Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM
