Category Archives: Local News
AREA FOOD BANKS SEEING INCREASE IN USE AHEAD OF SNAP FUNDING RUNNING OUT
SNAP Benefits are expected to run out at the start of November, and some Indiana County Food Banks are already seeing an increase of activity. The State Department of Human Services announced earlier ...
Oct 24, 2025
HOMER CITY MAN EXPECTED TO BE SENTENCED TODAY FOR VEHICULAR HOMICIDE WHILE DUI
For the second time, a sentencing hearing will be held for a Homer City man who pleaded guilty to Homicide by Vehicle While DUI. Today's hearing is for 25-year-old Reed Thomas Tantlinger pleaded guilt...
Oct 24, 2025
PENNDOT ROADWORK TO BEGIN MONDAY ON SOUTH 6TH STREET IN INDIANA
PennDOT has announced some roadwork will start Monday in Indiana Borough. Roadway maintenance is planned for a portion of South 6th Street between School Street and Carter Avenue. That portion of Sout...
Oct 24, 2025
DOUDS OF PLUMVILLE CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS EVENT
An Indiana County furniture store celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Chamber of Commerce after hours reception last night. Douds of Plumville opened for the first time in 1950 by J.L. "Red" Douds,...
Oct 24, 2025
IUP INSTITUTE FOR RURAL HEALTH AND SAFEY HOLDS TRAFFIC SAFETY ROUNDTABLE
The IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety hosted a roundtable yesterday concerning traffic issues. That roundtable meeting was held at PennDOT's District 10 office on Oakland Avenue. On hand for t...
Oct 24, 2025
CHEVY CHASE COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Chevy Chase Community Center has announced a new director of operations for the facility. Katula (Photo: Chevy Chase Community Center) On October 13th, Lindsey Katula started in her new position. ...
Oct 24, 2025
HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT TIMES
The following are Halloween Trick-or-Treat Times and other information for Indiana County communities this year: Green Township Trick or Treat will be held October 26 from 1-3 PM Brush Valley Township...
Oct 23, 2025
CRASH INVOLVING SCHOOL BUS REPORTED ON ROUTE 22
First responders were sent out to a crash this morning involving a school bus and a pickup truck in Burrell Township. Shortly after 7 a.m., Indiana County 911 sent out the Blairsville and Black Lick f...
Oct 23, 2025
BILL TO REPEAL RGGI IN PENNSYLVANIA PASSES STATE SENATE
A bill that would repeal Pennsylvania's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative passed the State Senate yesterday. Senate Bill 1068 passed by a 33-17 vote with five Democrats joining a...
Oct 23, 2025
SECOND VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN CRASH REPORTED IN A WEEK IN INDIANA
UPDATE: Indiana Borough Police say a pedestrian was hurt as he was struck by a car last night at the intersection of 4th and Philadelphia Streets. Police were sent out at 7:23 AM to the scene and foun...
Oct 23, 2025
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
