Category Archives: Local News
TURNPIKE TOLL PRICES EXPECTED TO GO UP AGAIN
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will experience another hike in toll prices starting next year. Reports say the Turnpike Commission approved a 5 percent toll increase on Tuesday. This change will see passen...
Aug 03, 2022
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS WOMAN SENTENCED FOR ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN
A Cambridge Springs woman was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court for charges related to endangering the welfare of children. Court documents say that 31-year-old Brittany M. James will serve ...
Aug 03, 2022
GOVERNOR WOLF REINTRODUCES COVID-19 RELIEF PROPOSAL
A proposal aimed towards providing families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic financial relief was reintroduced yesterday by Governor Tom Wolf. The PA Opportunity Program, which was first introduced i...
Aug 03, 2022
RENTORS, RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES COULD GET MORE MONEY THANKS TO REBATE PROGRAM
State officials announced yesterday that older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities who qualify for a rebate on rent or property taxes will be receiving more money than anticipated this year...
Aug 03, 2022
RIVER VALLEY, INDIANA COUNTY HEAD START TO RECEIVE STATE GRANTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Wolf Administration has announced over $384 million in education grants will be going to Pre-K and Head Start programs across the state. The money was made available through the Pennsylvania Depar...
Aug 03, 2022
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES JOB FAIRS
PennDOT has announced some job fairs later this month and next month for parts of the District 10 Area. District 10 covers all of Indiana, Armstrong, Jefferson, Butler and Clarion Counties. Several po...
Aug 03, 2022
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESENTED WITH OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLANNING REPORT
On Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council was presented with an overview report on the borough's Strategic Management Planning Program. The report has been a year in the making, and the presentation d...
Aug 02, 2022
INDIANA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASES SLIGHTLY
After dipping to the lowest level since the pandemic, Indiana County's unemployment rate went up slightly in the month of June. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reports that the count...
Aug 02, 2022
BLAIRSVILLE, INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE HOSTING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS
Local law enforcement agencies are bringing back an annual tradition geared towards connecting police officers and the residents they serve. Officers from the Blairsville and Indiana Borough Police De...
Aug 02, 2022
LOTTERY OFFICIALS REMIND PLAYERS OF RESOURCES FOR GAMBLING ADDICTION
After the Mega Millions jackpot was claimed this past weekend, officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery are letting all players know that help is available for those who suffer from gambling problems. ...
Aug 02, 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?
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