Category Archives: Local News
FBI RELEASES STATEMENT CONCERNING RECENT THREATS TO WESTERN PA & WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a statement concerning the recent threats to schools across western PA and West Virginia. Many of the threats, including the ones at Penns Manor were u...
Sep 13, 2024
YELLOW CREEK STATE PARK TO HOLD PROGRAM FOR SCOUTS THIS FRIDAY
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has scheduled more than 35 programs highlighting the partnership with Girl Scouts USA and several state parks, and one of them is coming to Yellow ...
Sep 13, 2024
JENKS STREET IN JEFFERSON TO BE CLOSED FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF I-80 BRIDGES
Heads up from PennDOT... Starting September 23, Jenks Street in Jefferson County, will be closed for partial demolition of the I-80 bridges and will remain closed until December 31. I-80 traffic will ...
Sep 13, 2024
MEDICAL HELICOPTER REQUESTED AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A medical helicopter was requested after a motorcycle crash in Farmington Township on Thursday afternoon. ExploreClarion.com reports the crash occurred near State Route 66 and Slater Drive, with emerg...
Sep 13, 2024
INDIANA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OF A MINOR, SENTENCED 2.5 TO 5 YEARS STATE PRISON
A woman from Indiana, 28-year-old, Amber Jones, was sentenced to 2.5 to 5 years in state prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault of a Minor under thirteen. The child, treated for injuries a...
Sep 13, 2024
TRACTOR TIPS INJURING TODDLER
A toddler was injured when a tractor tipped over in Limestone Township on August 28. The tractor, driven by 40-year-old Joseph Ferguson of Corsica, was carrying farm equipment that came loose and caus...
Sep 13, 2024
NEW POLL SHOWS TRUMP AND HARRIS TIED IN PA
A new poll shows former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris tied in Pennsylvania. The Telegraph and Redfield and Wilton Strategies Poll show both Harris and Trump at 45%. The two h...
Sep 13, 2024
PENNDOT LOOKING TO HIRE WORKERS BEFORE WINTER ARRIVES
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking to hire workers before the winter season arrives. PennDOT says it is looking for truck drivers, diesel mechanics, tradesman helpers and more. T...
Sep 13, 2024
LOCAL FIRE RESPONDERS PARTICIPATE IN MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB TO HONOR LOST 9/11 HEROS
Local first responders honored heroes lost in the 9/11 terror attacks by participating in the Memorial Stair Climb at the Indiana County Fire Academy on Wednesday. Emergency personnel and community me...
Sep 12, 2024
PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD REJECTS RIVER VALLEY PROPOSAL TO DEPART FROM ICTC
At Wednesday night's meeting, the Penns Manor School Board joined the growing list of districts rejecting the proposed departure of River Valley School District from the Indiana County Technology Cent...
Sep 12, 2024
