Category Archives: Local News
VETERANS DAY EVENTS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL RAINSTORM NICOLE
With the remnants of Tropical Rainstorm Nicole expected to hit our area today, there have been cancellations of some of the Veterans Day celebrations. Blairsville borough officials announced yesterday...
Nov 11, 2022
FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE QUIET DAY ON THURSDAY
After a day that saw five brush fires and several other emergency calls, first responders in Indiana County had a relatively quiet day with just three calls reported by Indiana County 911. The first c...
Nov 11, 2022
WEEKLY FLU REPORT SHOWING INCREASES
Seasonal flu activity continues to increase in Pennsylvania and in Indiana County. The PA Department of Health reports that for the week ending November 5th, the state has seen a total of 12,065 confi...
Nov 11, 2022
REPORTS NOT YET RELEASED ON AMISH BUGGY CRASHES
Authorities have not yet released any information on a crash involving a motor vehicle and an Amish buggy yesterday morning on Route 839 in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County. The accident happe...
Nov 11, 2022
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FOR STADIUM PROJECT
At a special meeting held Thursday evening, the River Valley School Board approved two motions related to the construction of a new football stadium at the Blairsville campus. One of those motions is ...
Nov 10, 2022
BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH VETERANS' DAY PARADE CANCELED
Another Veterans' Day celebration was canceled this afternoon. Officials with Blairsville Borough announced that the borough's Veterans' Day parade scheduled for tomorrow is canceled due to impending ...
Nov 10, 2022
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE NICOLE EXPECTED TO HIT INDIANA COUNTY TOMORROW
It could be both a blessing and a curse to see the heavy rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Nicole come into the area on Friday. We've heard reports of Nicole hitting the coast of Florida...
Nov 10, 2022
DEDICATION OF "GARDEN OF HONOR" AT OAKLAND CEMETERY CANCELLED
A ceremony to dedicate a portion of the Oakland Cemetery to veterans has been called off due to some possible inclement weather on Friday. (Garden of Honor flagpole at night. Photo by Oakland Cemetery...
Nov 10, 2022
RASH OF BRUSH FIRES CONTINUED ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
While there may be some relief coming in the form of rain showers from Hurricane Nicole tomorrow, conditions are still ripe now for brush fires, with more reported on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only one b...
Nov 10, 2022
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE BETWEEN PENNS MANOR, TEACHER'S UNION
The negotiations between the Penns Manor School District and the Penns Manor Education Association were discussed at Wednesday night's School Board meeting. Grace Peace, who works as a substitute teac...
Nov 09, 2022
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?
Voting Ends: Jul 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM
