Category Archives: Local News

NEW DEER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNIT IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
A new Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) unit has been set up in Armstrong County, to help combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The unit covers 25,000 acres near Ford City, and 500 antlerless ...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

THREE JOHNSTOWN MEN FACE CHARGES WITH SUNDAY MORNING INCIDENT
Three Johnstown men face charges connected with an incident in Indiana Borough early Sunday morning. Indiana Borough Police say 19-year-old Anthony Edwards-Grover, 20-year-old Dondre Dickinson and 22-...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

DCNR SAYS OUR AREA HAS PASSED PEAK FALL COLOR
In the latest Fall Foliage report, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says our area has passed its peak color like most of the commonwealth. There are 22 counties in the...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

11-YEAR-OLD AMISH BOY TRAGICALY DIED AFTER BEING ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
An 11-year-old Amish boy tragically died after being accidentally shot while hunting chipmunks with friends in Crawford County. According to ExploreClarion.com, the incident occurred on Saturday when ...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

PENNDOT ANNOUNCES ALL DRIVER LICENSE AND PHOTOS TO BE CLOSED FROM NOV 9 TO NOV 11
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed from Saturday, Nov. 9, to Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Online services,...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

PA SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH URGES VOTERS TO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS
Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, is urging voters to know their rights for secure voting today. Key points include First-time voters need to show ID (photo or non-photo) or ca...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

PA CONSIDERED MUST WIN FOR BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
All eyes will be on Pennsylvania Tuesday. The state is considered a must win for both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the latest polling by Trafalgar Group...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CHARGED WITH OVER 60 COUNTS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Michael William Boston, a 39-year-old special education teacher for hearing-impaired students, was charged with over 60 counts of child pornography following a year-long investigation by Pennsylvania ...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

MAN AIRLIFTED TO UPMC AFTER RUNNING STOP SIGN
Austin McCandless, of Kennerdell, was seriously injured and airlifted to UPMC Presbyterian after running a stop sign and crashing into a pickup truck on Route 38 in Venango County on October 26. McCan...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024

MAN CHARGED AFTER FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP BREAK-IN
Andrew Jones, of Tionesta, was charged with burglary and drug possession after allegedly breaking into a Farmington Township home to steal items he planned to sell to pay court fines. Police say Jones...
Samantha Sneddon Nov 05, 2024