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IUP PROVOST, VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS TO RETIRE
IUP's provost and vice president for academic affairs has announced his retirement effective Aug. 20. Timothy S. Moerland has served in both positions since 2013, when he came to IUP from Kent State U...
Hometown2 Jul 09, 2021

STRUCTURE FIRE, CRASHES, PUMPING DETAILS REPORTED ON THURSDAY
Indiana County first responders had a busy day with several calls Thursday, including vehicle accidents and a flooded area. Indiana County 9-1-1 reports a structure fire at 12:40 p.m. on Chambersville...
Hometown2 Jul 09, 2021

INDIANA COUNTY GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
Pennsylvania's average gas price continues to go up while Indiana County's average holds steady. Triple-A reports that the statewide average is now $3.21 a gallon - up a penny from last week and three...
Hometown2 Jul 09, 2021

SUPREME COURT GRANTS FINAL EXTENSION IN DISTEFANO CASE
In an appearance on Indiana In the Morning this week, District Attorney Bob Manzi discussed several cases under review by the state's appellate courts. One of those cases was that of Brady DiStefano, ...
Hometown1 Jul 09, 2021

STRUZZI, RIGBY TEAM UP TO INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP HUB ZONE BUSINESSES
They call themselves "next door neighbor legislators" with common issues. State representatives Jim Struzzi and Tim Rigby of Johnstown have teamed up to introduce House Bill 1712, legislation that the...
Hometown1 Jul 09, 2021

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES FUEL CONTRACTS, FIRST READING OF THREAT ASSESSMENT POLICY
At a meeting Thursday night, the Penns Manor School Board took a first look at a policy concerning threat assessment. The policy deals with a multidisciplinary team who directs, manages and documents ...
Hometown2 Jul 08, 2021

TWO STRUCTURE FIRES KEPT AREA FIRE CREWS BUSY TODAY
A pair of structure fires was reported in Indiana County earlier today. Fire crews from Indiana, Marion Center, Clymer and Plumville, along with the RIT team and Citizens Ambulance Service, were dispa...
Renda Media Jul 08, 2021

IRMC TO EXPAND CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT TO PUNXSUTAWNEY HOSPITAL
The Indiana Regional Medical Center is planning to expand its Center for Spine and Pain Management in Punxsutawney this fall. On Indiana in the Morning this morning, pain management specialist Dr. Jon...
Renda Media Jul 08, 2021

OUTAGES REPORTED IN INDIANA FROM LAST NIGHT'S STORMS
Some strong storms rolled through our area yesterday, with some areas still feeling the effects. Scattered power outages were reported by Penelec this morning. As of 7:00 AM, there were 83 Penelec cus...
Hometown2 Jul 08, 2021

MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING WOMAN TO HAVE PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today for an Indiana man charged with assaulting a woman in late June. 38-year-old Brandon Reed is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, terroris...
Hometown2 Jul 08, 2021










