Category Archives: Local News

A new online mapping tool developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission and "NORC at the University of Chicago" shows that residents of Appalachia are about 55 percent more likely to die from a dru...

The Blairsville Borough Council discussed on-going and upcoming projects, some of which still require funding. The borough is still seeking additional funds for the demolition of the Murphy Building, ...

Dave Reed has announced that he is withdrawing from the congressional race in 2018. Reed, the current State House Majority Leader, had announced a run for the US Congress seat that would be vacated by...

The Indiana Area Collaborative Team, or I-ACT, held their meeting Monday afternoon as they continued to prepare for the upcoming IUPatty's weekend. Authorities will be treating this IUPatty's like the...

On Monday, the US Supreme Court formally rejected a request to block the re-drawing of the US Congressional Districts in Pennsylvania, meaning the new districts drawn by the State Supreme Court will g...

One of the sure signs of spring may be the fact that there is a rash of brush fires as the season gets underway. Three brush fires were reported on Monday in Indiana County. One brush fire was on Rout...

The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is getting ready to welcome through it's turnstiles their one-millionth patron, and have estimated that it will happen soon. The KCAC opened in March of ...

State police in Indiana have issued a news release detailing their plans for the upcoming "IUPattys" festivities. There will be enhanced state police activity starting Thursday and lasting through the...

IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll announced today that a student at the center of a controversy concerning first amendment rights has been allowed to return to class for now. Lake Ingle, an IUP senio...

Today is the day that an IUP student will hear if he will be allowed to return to class or if he will miss spring graduation because he will not be able to return to class. Lake Ingle, a senior who is...