Category Archives: Local News
AAA EXPECTING RECORD NUMBER OF TRAVELERS ACROSS PA THIS THANKSGIVING
AAA is expecting a record number of travelers on the road and in the air across Pennsylvania this Thanksgiving. The agency predicts 71-point-7 million travelers will drive to their destinations next w...
Nov 22, 2024
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CUTS PERMIT BACKLOG BY 75%
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has cut its permit backlog by 75% in the past year, including clearing oil and gas permits. Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley credited investment...
Nov 21, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ADVERTISING NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET
White Township Supervisors approved advertising next year's budget at their meeting Wednesday, and while it contains a slight deficit, there will be no tax increase for residents. The budget comes to ...
Nov 21, 2024
KITTANNING MAN WANTED FOR FRAUD CHARGES TURNS HIMSELF IN
State police say 34-year-old Matthew James Wilson of Kittanning, who was wanted for home improvement fraud charges, was taken into custody. Wilson reportedly turned himself in to police on Wednesday a...
Nov 21, 2024
PENNDOT ANNOUNCE VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS STARTING 5PM THURSDAY DUE TO WINTER STORM
PennDOT has announced vehicle restrictions starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, November 21, due to an approaching winter storm. Crews will treat roads, but icy conditions may persist, especially on bridges a...
Nov 21, 2024
JAY LENO RUCUPERATING AFTER FALL DOWN 60-FOOT HILL IN PITTSBURGH
Jay Leno is recuperating after rolling down a 60-foot hill in Pittsburgh. The 74-year-old comedian spoke to TMZ on Monday with a bruised face, an eyepatch and his arm in a brace and said the incident ...
Nov 21, 2024
ON-GOING SEARCH FOR KITTANNING MAN WANTED FOR FRAUD CHARGES
The search for a Kittanning man wanted for fraud charges dating back to last year is still on-going. State police say 34-year-old Matthew James Wilson is charged with two felony counts of home improve...
Nov 20, 2024
SHEETZ SLASHING GAS PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Sheetz is slashing its gas prices to help travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday. The convenience store and gas station chain say its unleaded 88 gas will be 40-cents off per gallon through Novembe...
Nov 20, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVED LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER FOR NEW VOCELLI PIZZA
Indiana Borough Council approved transferring a liquor license into the borough for a new Vocelli Pizza on Oakland Avenue. Owner John McNab addressed concerns about the location's proximity to a colle...
Nov 20, 2024
SANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VOTED TO HIRE NEW INTERIUM MANAGER
The Sandy Township Board of Supervisors voted to hire Kafferlin Strategies as the interim manager for DuBois/Sandy. The firm is set to replace Township/City Manager Shawn Arbaugh, whose last meeting w...
Nov 20, 2024
