Category Archives: Local News

NEW STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO AFFECT IUP, PASSHE SCHOOLS
Students and faculty at IUP are going to see some changes to their online platforms in the coming years. University officials announced on IUP's website that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Ed...
Feb 21, 2023

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










