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THREE-DAY ENFORCEMENT OF PAUL MILLER'S LAW BRINGS CLOSE TO 700 CITATIONS STATE-WIDE
Last week was the start of the enforcement period of a ban on using mobile devices while behind the ...
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DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVING ACROSS WESTERN PA THIS WEEK
Drought conditions across Western Pennsylvania are improving this week. The latest update from the ...
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FOOT TRAFFIC INCREASE IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA TODAY DUE TO PRIDE FESTIVAL
There is expected to be an increase in foot traffic in Downtown Indiana today due to the 4th annual ...
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PUBLIC ASKED TO LINE PHILADELPHIA STREET FOR STARLIT NIGHT
Youth with special needs will have the chance for their own prom event tonight with Starlit Night. T...
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INDIANA WINS PIAA BASEBALL TITLE AGAIN
It came down to the final inning and a late-game surge by Holy Ghost Prep, but the Indiana High Indi...
Jun 12, 2026

POWER OUTAGES REPORTED AFTER STORMS IN INDIANA COUNTY
Some areas of Indiana County are still feeling the effects of strong thunderstorms that rolled throu...
Jun 12, 2026

ROUTE 85 PAVING PROJECT TO START MONDAY
A paving project on Route 85 is set to get underway next Monday. PennDOT says that the project that ...
Jun 12, 2026

PHFA ANNOUNCES GRANTS ACROSS THE STATE INCLUDING INDIANA COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has announced over $93 million in investments will be made a...
Jun 12, 2026

STATE REPRESENTATIVES FROM WESTMORELAND COUNTY TO HOLD DISCUSSION ON IMPROVING STATE HOSPITAL PROCEDURES
State Representatives from Westmoreland County and other local officials will discuss a proposal to ...
Jun 11, 2026

INDIANA, BLAIRSVILLE, BLACK LICK FIRE DEPARTMENTS BUSY ON WEDNESDAY
Fire crews from Indiana, Blairsville and Black Lick were busy yesterday with multiple calls. Indiana...
Jun 11, 2026

INDIANA PLAYS FOR PIAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY
The Indiana High Baseball team will play this afternoon for its second straight PIAA quad-A champion...
Jun 11, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS CONTINUE TO HEAR ARGUMENTS AGAINST JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE, APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER
Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors heard more comments concerning the junk vehicle ...
Jun 10, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOKS THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue today and Thursday...
Jun 10, 2026

CROW MEMBERS CONTINUE ASKING FOR AI DATA CENTER ORDINANCE, TOWN HALL MEETING
Members of Concerned Residents of Western PA spoke out at this morning's Indiana County Commissioner...
Jun 10, 2026

IUP CHOOSES DR. STEPHEN ROSSI AS NEW DEAN FOR COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Following a national search, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has selected Dr. Stephen Rossi as th...
Jun 10, 2026

CRASH REPORTED IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
No injuries were reported in a vehicle crash found this morning in Armstrong Township. Indiana Count...
Jun 10, 2026

TWO INDIANA COUNTY PEOPLE CHARGED WITH THEFT
Indiana Borough Police have charged two Indiana Borough Citizens with theft and receiving stolen pro...
Jun 10, 2026

PENNS MANOR WORK SESSION TO DEAL WITH 2026-27 BUDGET
The Penns Manor school board will meet tonight for a work session. On the agenda for tonight is the...
Jun 10, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS JUNKED VEHICLE ORDINANCE TODAY
The White Township Supervisors will meet this afternoon and the junk vehicle ordinance is back on th...
Jun 10, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTS CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FOR RUSTIC RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission gave tentative approval to the final major sub...
Jun 10, 2026

TODAY'S FLASHING FLOODING POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Scattered heavy rain and slow-moving storms may result in local...
Jun 09, 2026
INDIANA RETURNS TO PIAA FINALS AS HOMER-CENTER FALLS IN SEMI-FINALS
An Indiana County baseball team is headed back to the PIAA finals after winning yesterday, while ano...
Jun 09, 2026

MAN CONVICTED IN "OPERATION LAKE EFFECT" SENTENCED IN RACKETEERING CASE
One of the men convicted as part of a drug ring that went through Indiana and Westmoreland Counties ...
Jun 09, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTS RESIGNATIONS OF FOUR ACT 93 EMPLOYEES
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved four resignations that are taking early retirement i...
Jun 09, 2026

INDAINA MAN ARRESTED IN CASE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Indiana Borough Police arrested an Indiana man Monday morning in connection with a domestic incident...
Jun 08, 2026

BALTIMORE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO STABBING CHARGES
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty to all charges connected with a stabbing in Indiana in January of thi...
Jun 08, 2026

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS INCLUDE TWO ASSAULT CASES
Along with DUI cases, hearings at Indiana County's District Courts will include a case of assault fr...
Jun 08, 2026

SMICKSBURG WOMAN CHARGED FOR STEALING LAPTOP
A 48-year-old Smicksburg woman is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing a laptop computer, h...
Jun 08, 2026

SHED FIRE ONE OF THREE CALLS FOR COMMODORE IN 24 HOURS
A shed fire brought firefighters out this morning in the Commodore Area. The first call for the fire...
Jun 08, 2026

HOT, DRY START TO THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Mostly dry and hot today. Highs in the upper 80s and 90s this a...
Jun 08, 2026

STORM DAMAGE REPORTED IN THE CHERRY TREE AREA
From the US National Weather Service As you can see, we had a large swath of straight line wind dama...
Jun 07, 2026

SATURDAY STORMS CALL FIREFIGHTERS INTO ACTION
Severe weather yesterday caused some problems for Indiana County firefighters, particularly for the ...
Jun 07, 2026

"CROW" CALLS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS TO ATTEND COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS
The group Concerned Residents of Western PA is calling on county residents to "show up in force...
Jun 07, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE URGING EXTRA CAUTION, ESPECIALLY WITH BICYCLES
On their Facebook page, Indiana Borough Police have issued a reminder to young and old about the use...
Jun 07, 2026

INDIANA AREA, PURCHASE LINE BOARDS TO MEET ON MONDAY
The Indiana Area school board will meet on Monday with an extensive agenda as they prepare for the s...
Jun 07, 2026

PA LAWMAKERS CONSIDER TAXING DIGITAL ADVERTISING
The State House and Senate will be in session this week, with budget negotiations on the front burne...
Jun 07, 2026

SALDO AMENDMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Indiana County is currently seeking public comment on the proposed amendments to the county's Subdiv...
Jun 07, 2026

TWO AREA TEENS FOUND WITH DRUGS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Charges are pending against two young men from the area who are accused of drug possession following...
Jun 07, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service If yinz have outdoor plans, please be weather aware this aftern...
Jun 06, 2026

MINOR FIRE REPORTED AT THREE-STORY BUILDING IN INDIANA BOROUGH
No injuries were reported for a structure fire call in Indiana Borough Saturday morning. The call we...
Jun 06, 2026

POLICE TAKE DRIVER INVOLVED IN TRUCK-PEDESTRIAN CRASH INTO CUSTODY
A portion of Philadelphia Street was closed Friday afternoon and evening as authorities investigated...
Jun 06, 2026

COUNTY WALKING DECATHLON WRAPS UP TODAY WITH NATURE PALOOZA EVENT
Today marks the final event of the 10th year of Indiana County Walking Decathlon. The event is part ...
Jun 06, 2026

FIVE AREA INSTITUTIONS TO RECEIVE PCCD GRANTS
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency's School Safety and Security Committee has appr...
Jun 06, 2026

ONE HURT IN VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN CRASH ON PHILADELPHIA STREET
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh area hospital after a crash at the intersection of 4th and Phil...
Jun 06, 2026

HIGH WINDS, HAIL, TORNADOES ALL POSSIBILITIES ON SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service Enjoy the warm and quiet evening - tomorrow will be a more acti...
Jun 05, 2026

SATURDAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Dry and warm weather will continue today. Shower and thundersto...
Jun 05, 2026

THOMPSON INTRODUCES BILL TO CREATE GRANT PROGRAM FOR MILK DISPENSERS IN SCHOOLS
Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson has introduced a bill that will create a grant program for...
Jun 05, 2026

STABBING SUSPECT DUE IN COURT FOR CRIMINAL CALL HEARING
A Maryland man is due in Indiana County Court today for a criminal call hearing connected with a sta...
Jun 05, 2026

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR STRUCTURE FIRES TWICE IN 24 HOURS
Indiana County's first responders had an early morning with a structure fire call at 2:10 this morni...
Jun 05, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT DOMESTIC ASSAULT, THEFT
Police in Indiana borough have charged an Indiana man with domestic assault and harassment. The cha...
Jun 05, 2026

IUP ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
IUP has announced a new dean for the college of Arts, Humanities, Media and Public Affairs. After a ...
Jun 05, 2026

ONE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH CAR BREAK-INS DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
One of the suspects charged in connection with a car break-in last November is due in court today fo...
Jun 04, 2026

IUP RECEIVES $2 MILLION FOR COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATIC MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
IUP has received a $2 million grant that will go towards the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the...
Jun 04, 2026

STATE AND LOCAL POLICE TO TAKE PART IN "OPERATION NIGHTHAWK" NEXT WEEKEND
State Police Troop A, which covers most of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties and all of Cambria and ...
Jun 04, 2026

ICTC AMONG WESTERN PA SCHOOLS RECEIVING COMPETITIVE EQUIPMENT GRANTS
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is announcing four-point-three-million dollars in grants fo...
Jun 04, 2026

NORTHERN CAMBRIA MAN SENTENCED IN CONNECTION WITH DRUG CASE
A Northern Cambria man will spend up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug tra...
Jun 03, 2026

STATE POLICE FROM INDIANA BARRACKS RELEASE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND STATS
State police from the Indiana Barracks have released statistics from the Memorial Day driving weeken...
Jun 03, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE JUMPED IN APRIL
Indiana County's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for April went up by three-tenths of a percen...
Jun 03, 2026

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES PAVING CONTRACT, ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER
Homer City Borough Council approved the contract to pave parts of the borough this summer at Tuesday...
Jun 03, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL GETS UPDATE ON NO TURN ON RED SIGNS, APPROVES PAVING CONTRACT
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council heard an update on safety upgrades for the Philadelphia Stree...
Jun 03, 2026

HOMER CITY GENERATION PROJECT REACHES END OF DEMO, MASS-EXCAVATION EFFORTS
Homer City Generation, LP has announced that two parts of the project to build the new natural gas p...
Jun 02, 2026

SENATOR PITTMAN SHOWS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AI DATA CENTERS
State Senator Joe Pittman showed continued support for AI Data Centers and the Homer City Redevelopm...
Jun 02, 2026

SEASONABLE WEATHER CONTINUES TODAY; 6-DAY OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Another beautiful June day is in store today. Enjoy the seasona...
Jun 02, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH TO DISCUSS SALDO/ZONING REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL DINER
Indiana Borough Council tonight will consider the site plan and Subdivision and Land Development Ord...
Jun 02, 2026

FOUR FIRE COMPANIES SENT OUT FOR REPORTED FIRE IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
Multiple fire companies were sent to a reported structure fire Monday evening. Indiana County 911 re...
Jun 02, 2026

"NO TURN ON RED" SIGNS GOING UP IN PHILADELPHIA STREET CORRIDOR
Indiana Borough has set up new "No Turn on Red" signs throughout the Downtown Indiana Corr...
Jun 02, 2026

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR HCR, POWER PLANT PROJECT
On Monday, the Center Township Supervisors approved naming consultant John Clark as the project mana...
Jun 01, 2026

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS APPOINTMENT FOR HCR PROJECT
Center Township Supervisors have an appointment concerning the Homer City Redevelopment project and ...
Jun 01, 2026

COURT HEARING SCHEDULED TODAY TO APPOINT TWO NEW GREEN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
A hearing will be held in Indiana County Court today concerning two vacancies for Green Township's B...
Jun 01, 2026

NEW PENELEC RATES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY
Starting tomorrow, electricity rates will increase for customers of all of Pennsylvania's major supp...
May 31, 2026

PJM CAUTIOUSLY PREDICTS ADEQUATE ENERGY FOR SUMMER DEMAND
PJM Interconnection's "Summer Outlook 2026" predicts adequate electricity generation to po...
May 31, 2026

MOTION MADE TO PERMIT PRIOR TESTIMONY IN WEISS RETRIAL
Ronald Weiss's long-awaited retrial for the murder of 16-year-old Barbara Bruzda almost 48 years ago...
May 31, 2026

CONCRETE REPAIR, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN THIS WEEK
PennDOT roadwork scheduled to get underway this week includes a concrete repair project on Route 22 ...
May 31, 2026

PEOPLES GAS RATE INCREASE SOUTHWEST PA HEARINGS BEGIN THIS WEEK
The Public Utility Commission's Southwestern Pennsylvania hearings for Peoples Gas Company's rate in...
May 31, 2026

MULTIPLE FIRE COMPANIES SENT TO WHITE TOWNSHIP MOTEL
Five fire companies were called out this morning for a reported fire at a motel in White Township. T...
May 30, 2026

CAR, BOX TRUCK INVOLVED IN CRASH ON ROUTE 22 SATURDAY MORNING
Black Lick and Blairsville fire crews were called into action this morning for a two-vehicle crash o...
May 30, 2026

MULTIPLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS CALLED FOR ALARM AT INDIANA APARTMENT BUILDING
Indiana firefighters have released more information on a fire call yesterday that prompted response ...
May 30, 2026

NEW FLORENCE MAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT
A New Florence man was sentenced in Indiana County Court yesterday on charges of theft. Court docume...
May 30, 2026

IUP PROVOST AND VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PRESENTS AT HEALTHCARE SUMMIT
IUP's Provost and Vice President for academic affairs was invited to present at the PA Chamber of Bu...
May 30, 2026

DRY IS THE WORD FOR A WHILE
From the US National Weather Service Minimal chance of rain for the next 7 days. In fact, the chance...
May 29, 2026

FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY WITH FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS THURSDAY, STUCTURE FIRE FRIDAY MORNING
First responders were kept busy yesterday with multiple calls for service, including four vehicle ac...
May 29, 2026

GAS PRICES COME DOWN SLIGHTLY ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvanians are seeing a little bit of relief at the gas pumps this week. That's according to AAA...
May 29, 2026

DRUG INVESTIGATION SUSPECT TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
A suspect in a drug investigation from 2022 will be sentenced today in Indiana County Court. Court d...
May 29, 2026

POST-CONVICTION RELIEF HEARING SCHEDULED TODAY FOR MAN INVOLVED IN CARRIAGE HOUSE SHOOTING
A post-conviction relief act hearing is scheduled today for one of the suspects in the shooting at t...
May 29, 2026

AFFINITY HEALTH SERVICES PRESIDENT AND CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Affinity Health Services President and CEO Denise McQuown-Hatter announced her retirement Thursday m...
May 28, 2026

MORE DETAILS RELEASED ABOUT VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON WEDNESDAY MORNING
More details have been released about a vehicle accident that happened Wednesday morning. Indiana Co...
May 28, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT HIT-AND-RUN
Indiana Borough police reported a hit and run that happened last week. According to police reports, ...
May 28, 2026

CONCRETE REPAIR WORK TO BEGIN IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
PennDOT says concrete repair work is scheduled next week on Route 22 in Burrell Township. From June ...
May 28, 2026

IUP ALUMNA CREATES NEW SCHOLARSHIP AIMED AT EDUCATION STUDENTS
An Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumna has created a new scholarship to support future teacher...
May 28, 2026

FORMER CLYMER BOROUGH POLICE CHIEF DUE IN COURT TODAY FOR NON-JURY TRIAL
The former Clymer Borough police chief will go before President Judge Thomas Bianco today in connect...
May 28, 2026

DISCUSSION HELD ON INDIANA BOROUGH PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY
Wednesday night, the Indiana Borough Planning Department held a special public meeting concerning pe...
May 27, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS RECEIVE UPDATED DRAFT OF JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE
Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors continued the months-long discussion regarding t...
May 27, 2026

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ACCEPTING FEDERAL GRANT FOR WINDY RIDGE ROAD PROJECT
On Wednesday, the Indiana County Commissioners approved accepting a federal grant for a road project...
May 27, 2026

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2026-27
The River Valley School Board approved their 2026-27 preliminary budget that holds the line on taxes...
May 27, 2026

LAWYER WITH TIES TO INDIANA COUNTY NAMED TO CITY & STATE PENNSYLVANIA'S 2026 "40 UNDER 40" LIST
An Armstrong County native with ties to Indiana County has been named to City & State Pennsylvan...
May 27, 2026

CHARGES FILED AGAINST INDIANA MAN IN DOMESTIC INCIDENT
Charges have been filed against an Indiana man in connection with a domestic incident earlier this m...
May 27, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO HOLD MEETING ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TONIGHT
Indiana Borough's Planning Department is holding a public meeting tonight to discuss the findings of...
May 27, 2026

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS CONTRACT
Tuesday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved the 2026-27 budget that contains a slight tax ...
May 27, 2026

FIRE IN CENTER TOWNSHIP DISPLACES FAMILY
A family of six was displaced after a fire on Old Route 119 in Center Township.Indiana County 911 se...
May 26, 2026

"CLEMENTE" FILM UP FOR SPORTS EMMY TONIGHT
Tonight is the Sports Emmys awards ceremony in New York City and a local filmmaker is nominated for ...
May 26, 2026












