Category Archives: Local News
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE SATURDAY STRUCTURE FIRES
Indiana County firefighters had a quiet Saturday until late in the afternoon, when a couple of structure fires were reported. The first of them happened shortly before 5 o'clock in Cowanshannock Towns...
Jul 31, 2022
UTILITY SCAM REPORTED BY PUC
The newest scam warning comes from the state Public Utility Commission, which says people should be on the lookout for unsolicited telemarketing calls requesting immediate action and promising savings...
Jul 31, 2022
ADDED SCHOOL OPTION OPEN TO SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
There is a deadline approaching for a new state program that permits special education students to remain in school an extra year. The pandemic-inspired new law provides for an extra year in school fo...
Jul 31, 2022
WINNER CONFIRMED IN OVER $1 BILLION MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT
After keeping many lottery players on the edge, Mega Millions lottery officials announce that there is a new billionaire. Lottery officials on Saturday morning confirmed at least one winning ticket wa...
Jul 30, 2022
BUSY DAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Friday turned into a busy day for Indiana County First Responders. Indiana County 911 reports that after a minor vehicle accident was reported at 6:40 AM on Friday in Conemaugh Township, Coal Run/McIn...
Jul 30, 2022
GRINER'S IMPRISONMENT SHINES LIGHT ON WESTERN PA MAN ALSO IMPRISONED IN RUSSIA
The attention surrounding WNBA star Britney Griner's detention in Russia is shedding new light on other Americans being held there, including a man from Western PA. For almost a year, 61 year-old Marc...
Jul 30, 2022
BROOKVILLE POLICE CHARGE PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN AFTER POTENTIAL MASS SHOOTING DEFUSED
From our affiliate WPXZ in Punxsutawney ... A crisis delegate, along with the Brookville Borough Police, prevented a potential mass shooting in Jefferson County. ExploreVanango.Com reports on the morn...
Jul 29, 2022
HOMER-CENTER SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE SAME POSITION IN BALD EAGLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Homer-Center Superintendent Curtis Whitesel will be leaving the district soon to become the superintendent of a school district in Centre County. The Bald Eagle School District announced on its websit...
Jul 29, 2022
CREWS RESPOND TO CRASH IN CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP
Emergency crews are investigating a crash that was reported this morning in Conemaugh Township. Indiana County 911 reported the crash on Route 286 West at 6:43 AM and summoned the Saltsburg and Tunnel...
Jul 29, 2022
PERSON INVOLVED IN DRUG BUST LAST YEAR TO ENTER PLEAS TODAY
One of the three individuals involved in a drug bust last August is scheduled for a plea court hearing today in Indiana County Court. 33-year-old Michale Anthony Mignano of Plumville was one of three ...
Jul 29, 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
