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HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW CONTRACT WITH HCEA
Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved a new contract with the union representing th...
1h ago
SINGLE DIGIT TEMPS POSSIBLE TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Here are the expected low temperatures tonight. Some record low...
9h ago
MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
A Penn Run man was arrested after a high-speed chase through White Township last night. State police...
12h ago
IUP STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND
A student organization at IUP has been honored with the first ever "philanthropy cup" for ...
12h ago
INDIANA COUNTY TROOPERS RESPOND TO 13 CRASHES DURING TUESDAY STORM
From the Pennsylvania State Police Troopers in Indiana County responded to numerous crashes and disa...
14h ago
COPPER THEFT IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP UNDER INVESTIGATION
State police are investigating the theft of about $4,000 worth of rubber-coated copper wire taken fr...
14h ago
COMING FRIDAY NIGHT: HOMER CITY LIGHT UP NIGHT AND PARADE
Homer City's Light Up Night and Parade is set for Friday evening. The event will include a holiday b...
15h ago
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD DEBATES MEETING LOCATION
There was no change in leadership for the River Valley School Board after the reorganization meeting...
15h ago
ONE HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
State police have released more information on a crash in Green Township on Tuesday morning. The thr...
15h ago
STATE POLICE FROM TROOP A DEAL WITH CRASHES, DUI ARRESTS OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
State police from Troop A, which covers Most of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties and all of Somerse...
15h ago
STABBING SUSPECT TO FACE TRIAL IN COUNTY COURT
A woman charged with criminal homicide will have her case tried in Indiana County's Court of Common ...
15h ago
THIRD ATTEMPT AT PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR DIMIRE CHALL SET FOR TODAY
Today will be the third attempt at a preliminary hearing for a man charged in two harassment cases. ...
15h ago
MORE SNOW EXPECTED FOR EARLY THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Much quieter weather is expected today, and we may even see som...
Dec 03, 2025
STABBING SUSPECT DUE IN COURT FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A Blairsville woman charged with criminal homicide and other crimes will go before a district judge ...
Dec 03, 2025
DANGEROUS BURNING, BURGLARY AMONG PRELIMINARY HEARINGS TODAY
Preliminary hearings are also scheduled today for other high-profile cases, including a case of dang...
Dec 03, 2025
2025-26 LIHEAP SEASON STARTS TODAY
The state Department of Human Services announced that applications for the 2025-26 Low-Income Home E...
Dec 03, 2025
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Indiana School Board held its reorganization meeting last night and elected a new board presiden...
Dec 03, 2025
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ACCEPTING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Tuesday night, the Center Township Supervisors moving forward in the process of installing more traf...
Dec 03, 2025
OUTGOING INDIANA BOROUGH MAYOR HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Last night, outgoing Indiana Borough Mayor Bill Simmons was recognized for his years of public servi...
Dec 03, 2025
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES BALANCED 2026 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
On Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved the 2026 budget, which holds the line on property...
Dec 03, 2025
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET FOR 2026
At their meeting Tuesday night, the Homer City Borough Council approved the budget for 2026. Expendi...
Dec 03, 2025
POSSIBLY MORE HAZARDOUS DRIVING WEATHER TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended for the higher el...
Dec 02, 2025
IRMC MOUNTAINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY OPENS NEW ADOLESCENT WING
The IRMC Mountains Behavioral Health Facility has opened its brand-new adolescent wing. (Photos prov...
Dec 02, 2025
CRASH IN BLAIRSVILLE SHUTS DOWN PORTION OF MARKET STREET
A crash in Blairsville has closed off a portion of Market Street this morning. Borough Police Chief ...
Dec 02, 2025
ACCUWEATHER SAYS WINTER CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK
As the first major snow of the winter season hits western Pennsylvania, conditions are expected to c...
Dec 02, 2025
FIRE, CRASHES, OTHER EMERGENCY CALLS REPORTED AS SNOWSTORM ROLLS THROUGH
The snowy conditions are not doing any favors for Indiana County's first responders this morning as ...
Dec 02, 2025
STATE POLICE, PENNDOT OFFER TIPS FOR WINTER DRIVING
With the first major snow of the season, roads may be slick and several agencies are advising people...
Dec 02, 2025
DETAILS ON VEHICLE CRASH, THEFT RELEASED BY STATE POLICE
PSP-PUNXSUTAWNEY State Police from the Punxsutawney Barracks have released details on a crash in Can...
Dec 02, 2025
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FINAL APPROVAL OF 2026 BUDGET
Homer City Borough Council will meet tonight and the 2026 budget is on the agenda. Council will look...
Dec 02, 2025
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR DECEMBER 2, 2025
Due to overnight and early morning snow and the possibility of dangerous road conditions, here is th...
Dec 02, 2025
SNOW FORECAST STILL POINTS TO POSSIBLY DICEY TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE
From the US National Weather Service Not much change in our thinking for snow accumulation over the ...
Dec 01, 2025
TROOPERS OFFER TIPS FOR DRIVING IN WINTER WEATHER
From Pennsylvania State Police Snowfall is in the weather forecast for our region and the Pennsylvan...
Dec 01, 2025
CREWS CALLED OUT FOR FIRE IN GARBAGE CAN IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Minor damage was reported for a fire this morning in Indiana Borough. (Photo provided by Indiana Fir...
Dec 01, 2025
ONE PERSON HOSPITALIZED AFTER SUNDAY CRASH
One person was taken to the hospital after a one vehicle crash in White Township yesterday. Indiana ...
Dec 01, 2025
FOUR PEOPLE CHARGED FOR ROADSIDE FIGHT IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
State police cited four people after a roadside fight in Canoe Township. Troopers say the altercatio...
Dec 01, 2025
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TO START TOMORROW MORNING
Snow is anticipated today and tomorrow, and that could impact travel. On top of the snow we might ge...
Dec 01, 2025
DOG LICENSE SALES FOR 2026 START TODAY
Dog licenses for 2026 are going on sale today in Pennsylvania. An annual license is ten dollars and ...
Dec 01, 2025
COMING SNOW UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service In addition to below normal temperatures, periodic snow chances...
Dec 01, 2025
INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR THREE INCHES OR MORE OF SNOW
From the US National Weather Service We are continuing to monitor the chances for accumulating snow ...
Nov 30, 2025
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TO MEET WITH ICMESA ON THE AGENDA
Indiana Borough Council will meet at a special time on Monday, 6 PM, at the George E. Hood Municipal...
Nov 30, 2025
DEER SEASON INCLUDES SUNDAY HUNTING TODAY
Firearms deer season began yesterday and hunters will be in the woods today and next Sunday, Decembe...
Nov 30, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS TO REORGANIZE THIS WEEK
School boards across the commonwealth will be meeting this week for reorganization. For some, it wi...
Nov 30, 2025
IUP ENTERS THE HOME STRETCH ON THE FALL SEMESTER
IUP resumes classes tomorrow, with Finals set to begin a week from Tuesday and winter commencement o...
Nov 30, 2025
PENELEC RATE INCREASE GOES INTO EFFECT ON MONDAY
A reminder that new electricity rates go into effect tomorrow for some of the state's power utilitie...
Nov 30, 2025
WHITE TOWNSHIP AMPHITHEATER SHELL ONE STEP CLOSER
The shell for the amphitheater at the White Township Recreation Complex is scheduled for arrival as ...
Nov 30, 2025
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: FREEZING RAIN?
From the US National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory issued for the ridges of southwest PA a...
Nov 29, 2025
MOST LIKELY SNOWFALL AMOUNTS THROUGH 7 PM SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Good morning! Ready for more wintry weather? The next system br...
Nov 29, 2025
HUNTERS REMINDED OF SAFETY TIPS AHEAD OF START OF RIFLE DEER SEASON TODAY
Today marks the first day of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania. Over 500,000 hunters are expected to...
Nov 29, 2025
DOWNTOWN INDIANA READY FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Yesterday, many shoppers came out to start shopping for the holiday season on "Black Friday&quo...
Nov 29, 2025
THREE VEHICLE CRASHES REPORTED IN 24 HOUR SPAN IN INDIANA COUNTY
Indiana County's first responders had to deal with three vehicle accidents last night and this morni...
Nov 29, 2025
13-VEHICLE CRASH LEAVES ONE PERSON DEAD, MANY MORE INJURED ON THANKSGIVING
A person is dead and several others are injured following a crash in Washington County involving mor...
Nov 28, 2025
BLACK FRIDAY KICKS OFF ACROSS THE NATION
Western Pennsylvania shoppers will be among those out looking for deals today on this Black Friday. ...
Nov 28, 2025
FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT TO TWO FIRES ON THANKSGIVING DAY
First responders had a relatively quiet day yesterday. A vehicle fire was reported just before 10 am...
Nov 28, 2025
PUC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PLAN TO ADDRESS GROWTH OF DATA CENTERS
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is seeking public comment on its plan to address the grow...
Nov 28, 2025
SATURDAY MARKS THE START OF FIREARM DEER SEASON
Tomorrow marks one of Pennsylvania's biggest outdoor traditions: the opening day of statewide firear...
Nov 28, 2025
VOLUNTEERS WITH CORAL-GRACETON FIRE DEPARTMENT COOK AND DELIVER MEALS TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM
This Thanksgiving marks the 9th year a dedicated network of volunteers has come together to ensure n...
Nov 28, 2025
PENNDOT DISTRICT 10 SEEKING COMMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SURVEY
PennDOT District 10 is accepting construction services feedback through an online survey going on no...
Nov 28, 2025
UPDATE ON UPCOMING SNOW
From the US National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for counties along an...
Nov 27, 2025
POTENTIAL FOR SNOW SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving! Attention to areas north o...
Nov 27, 2025
CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR THANKSGIVING
As today is Thanksgiving, there will be closures in effect today. Federal, state and county governme...
Nov 27, 2025
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE FILE DUI CHARGES FOR CASE FROM OCTOBER
Police in Indiana Borough filed charges this week for a DUI case that goes back to October 19th. Pol...
Nov 27, 2025
STRUCTURE FIRE, VEHICLE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON WEDNESDAY
Indiana County's first responders had a structure fire and a vehicle fire to deal with on Wednesday....
Nov 27, 2025
PET OWNERS ARE REMINDED TO CARE FOR ANIMALS OUTDOORS IN COLD CONDITIONS
With cold temperatures now in the area for the long term, pet owners are being reminded of the laws ...
Nov 27, 2025
POWERBALL JACKPOT ROLLS OVER TO MORE THAN $700 MILLION
The massive Powerball jackpot is rolling over again with no grand prize winner in Wednesday night's ...
Nov 27, 2025
RIVER VALLEY APPROVES MOU WITH TEACHERS UNION OVER DEPARTMENT HEAD COMPENSATION
Last night, the River Valley School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the union repr...
Nov 26, 2025
JUDGE CONSIDERING RETRIAL REQUEST IN MURPHY TRIPLE HOMICIDE CASE
A judge in Westmoreland County is considering a request for a new trial for a triple homicide in Loy...
Nov 26, 2025
TWO GAS LEAKS, ONE VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON TUESDAY
Indiana County's first responders had a relatively quiet day on Tuesday. Crews had to deal with two ...
Nov 26, 2025
DERRY MAN CHARGED WITH STALKING DUE IN COURT FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
Indiana County's District Courts will see some preliminary hearings today, including one for a man c...
Nov 26, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO JOINS LAWSUIT AGAINST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and U...
Nov 26, 2025
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR PARTS OF INDIANA, WESTMORELAND COUNTIES
Portions of Indiana County could experience some high winds tonight and tomorrow. The National Weath...
Nov 26, 2025
VERY WET FRONT CONTINUES TO PASS THROUGH
From the US National Weather Service It's an all-day type of rain today that will transition to one ...
Nov 25, 2025
IUP CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM RANKED 7TH NATIONALLY BY CYBERSECURITY GUIDE
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's computer science program has been ranked seventh in the nation ...
Nov 25, 2025
"OPERATION SAFE HOLIDAY" UNDERWAY TO PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING IN NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
PennDOT, State Police, the Turnpike Commission and the state Insurance Department are reminding driv...
Nov 25, 2025
INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH INDECENT ASSAULT ORDERED TO SERVE TIME IN PRISON
A man charged with indecent assault was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court. Court documents...
Nov 25, 2025
MAN CHARGED WITH APARTMENT FIRE SENTENCED
A man was ordered to serve probation for a guilty plea to one charge connected with a fire in Indian...
Nov 25, 2025
INDIANA POLICE CHARGE NEW JERSEY TEEN WITH UNDERAGE DRINKING, OTHER CRIMES
A New Jersey teenager was charged by Indiana Borough Police with public drunkenness and carrying a f...
Nov 25, 2025
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER FIRE ALARM CONTRACT, ELEMENTARY BOOK POLICY
The River Valley School Board will meet tonight and consider an agreement with a fire alarm company....
Nov 25, 2025
PITTMAN ISSUES STATEMENT SUPPORTING "STRONG, ROBUST TRANSPORTATION NETWORK"
State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman has issued a statement on his party's support for a strong ...
Nov 25, 2025
POSSIBLE LAKE EFFECT SNOW, LOW WIND CHILLS COMING FOR THANKSGIVING, BLACK FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Our weather pattern is making a dramatic shift starting Thanksg...
Nov 25, 2025
ROSSITER WOMAN INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON 119
A Rossiter woman was taken to the hospital with suspected minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash S...
Nov 25, 2025
WHEN WILL THE RAIN ARRIVE?
From the US National Weather Service Dry conditions are hanging tough right now, making it hard for ...
Nov 25, 2025
FRONT TO USHER IN COLDER THANKSGIVING, BLACK FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service We currently expect a strong cold front to cross on Wednesday -...
Nov 25, 2025
IUP ALUM NAMED EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE FOR PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE
An IUP alum and an Indiana native has joined the school's proposed college of osteopathic medicine a...
Nov 24, 2025
STATE GAS PRICE AVERAGE TAKES SLIGHT DIP AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING TRAVEL PERIOD
As people get ready to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, the average price of gas in Pennsylvania...
Nov 24, 2025
TWO CRASHES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON SUNDAY
Two vehicle accidents were reported last night by Indiana County 911. The first was along Gresko Roa...
Nov 24, 2025
DOG LICENSES TO GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK
Annual dog licenses for the 2026 year will be available for purchase starting next Monday. Dogs must...
Nov 24, 2025
WINDY CONDITIONS LATER THIS MORNING
From the US National Weather Service Gusty conditions are kicking up after sunrise. Along the ridges...
Nov 23, 2025
PLEA COURT APPEARANCE SCHEDULED FOR MAN IN ARSON CASE
A Plea Court appearance is scheduled tomorrow for 23-year-old Moises Hernandez Us of Indiana, who i...
Nov 23, 2025
PENNDOT TOUTS 2025 CONSTRUCTION SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
PennDOT says it's been an active construction season in District 10, including numerous projects in ...
Nov 23, 2025
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PLANS DISPLAY GOES LIVE MONDAY
An online plans display will go live tomorrow and remain available through December 21st for the upc...
Nov 23, 2025
STATE LAW NOW REQUIRES THAT CASH BE ACCEPTED FOR SCHOOL EVENTS
A new state law requires all school-sponsored events that charge admission to accept cash, and the P...
Nov 23, 2025
FINAL DAY FOR LEAF COLLECTION IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
Monday is the last day for leaf collection in White Township. Road crews will be canvassing the tow...
Nov 23, 2025
DEP GRANTS AIR QUALITY PERMIT TO HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT
State Representative Jim Struzzi says the Homer City natural gas power project has cleared a major h...
Nov 22, 2025
INDIANA MAN SENTENCED IN ASSAULT CASE
An Indiana man was sentenced in county court Friday in connection with an incident that happened ear...
Nov 22, 2025
CONEMAUGH HEALTH SYSTEMS HONORED WITH MENTORING IN MEDICINE AWARD
Conemaugh Health Systems has been honored for its work mentoring future physicians. The system recei...
Nov 22, 2025
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH LARGEST CROWD YET
The It's A Wonderful Life festival kicked off with one of the largest crowds and largest parades eve...
Nov 22, 2025
TWO VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED FRIDAY NIGHT IN HOMER CITY BOROUGH
First responders were called to a two-vehicle crash Friday night at the intersection of Routes 119 a...
Nov 22, 2025
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
From the US National Weather Service Low pressure will track just south of the area late Friday retu...
Nov 21, 2025
ANOTHER FOGGY MORNING
From the US National Weather Service Another foggy morning across the region. A Dense Fog Advisory i...
Nov 21, 2025
THREE CRASHES, TWO FIRES REPORTED THURSDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Three vehicle crashes and two fires were reported on Thursday by Indiana County 911. The first call ...
Nov 21, 2025
