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BLAIRSVILLE, BLACK LICK FIRE DEPARTMENTS DEAL WITH CAR CRASH, TRUCK SPILL
Blairsville and Black Lick fire departments were busy this morning with a car crash and a dump truck...
7h ago
PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Today is the Blairsville Food Truck Festival, and local police are announcing some parking and traff...
9h ago
INDIANA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT DIPS IN MARCH
Indiana County's unemployment rate went down in the month of March. The state department of Labor an...
9h ago
HUNDREDS PACK PHILADELPHIA STREET TO WELCOME ESCORT FOR COMMODORE WWII SOLDIER
Hundreds of people came out Friday night to pay tribute to a fallen soldier from World War II who fi...
19h ago
40TH ANNUAL LUTHER FORD GOLF CLASSIC A SUCCESS
It was a successful day for the 40th annual Luther Ford Golf Classic. Many people turned out for the...
20h ago
FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS REMEMBERED AT MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Indiana County paid tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty with a ceremony today at t...
May 15, 2026
REMAINS OF INDIANA COUNTY SOLDIER FROM WWII TO RETURN HOME TODAY
The remains of a Commodore man killed during World War II will return home today. Last week, the Def...
May 15, 2026
IUP COMPSCI AND CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM RANKED 8TH BY PROGRAMS.COM
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received another honor for their computer science and cyberse...
May 15, 2026
OVERTAKING A SCHOOL BUS, DUI REPORTED BY INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE
An Indiana Borough teen is facing charges of overtaking a school bus as it was stopped. Indiana Bor...
May 15, 2026
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERVICE TO BE HELD TODAY AT COUNTY COURTHOUSE
A memorial service to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty will be held today i...
May 15, 2026
40TH ANNUAL LUTHER FORD GOLF CLASSIC TO BE HELD TODAY
Today is the 40th annual Luther Ford Golf Classic. The Indiana Country Club will be busy throughout ...
May 15, 2026
IRMC ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDELINES FOR STROKE CARE THAT WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO TREATMENT
Indiana Regional Medical Center has announced new advancements in stroke care that will expand treat...
May 14, 2026
HEAT RISK INCREASES EARLY NEXT WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Temperatures are expected to rebound and warm through the weeke...
May 14, 2026
PITTMAN, WARD RELEASE JOINT STATEMENT ON THREATS MADE TOWARDS STATE LEGISLATORS
State Senate Republican Leaders have released a statement in connection with threats made towards De...
May 14, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
PennDOT is announcing a bridge replacement project will start June 1st on Anthony Run Road in Armstr...
May 14, 2026
PENNS MANOR APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET THAT INCLUDES TAX INCREASE, ONE TEACHER FURLOUGH
Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board approved the 2026-27 tentative budget that includes a ...
May 14, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE RESOLUTIONS FOR SEWER WORK AT TWO DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP
Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors approved two resolutions pertaining to new land ...
May 13, 2026
COMMISSIONERS START PROCESS FOR SALDO AMENDMENT FOR SOLAR, WIND FARMS
Earlier today, the Indiana County Commissioners approved starting the process to add a solar and win...
May 13, 2026
TIMING OF THIS AFTERNOON'S STORMS
From the US National Weather Service Here's a look at the expected timing of thunderstorms this afte...
May 13, 2026
TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER THREAT
From the US National Weather Service We're looking at two main waves today: The first this morning w...
May 13, 2026
ONE HURT MONDAY IN CRASH IN CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP INVOLVING TRACTOR-TRAILER
State police have released more information on a car crash that happened on Monday in Conemaugh Town...
May 13, 2026
UNITED WAY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER MICRO-GRANTS
The United Way of Indiana County has announced that funding is available through its micro-grant pro...
May 13, 2026
MOTIONS HEARINGS FOR TWO HOMICIDE CASES TO BE HELD TODAY
Motions hearings are on the schedule for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas today including a he...
May 13, 2026
BRUSH FIRE, SMOKE INVESTIGATION REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON TUESDAY
Indiana County 911 reported the 27th brush fire of the year in Indiana County yesterday. This fire w...
May 13, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES FINAL SITE PLANS FOR WALMART EXPANSION
Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission approved the final site plan for an expansion ...
May 13, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED GAS PIPELINE, COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST IT
The Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing on Homer City Generation's proposed...
May 13, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH TO RECEIVE $38,000 FROM PENNDOT
PennDOT announced yesterday that $74 million in investments are going to 38 counties in the state, i...
May 12, 2026
PLANE MAKES SAFE EMERGENCY LANDING AT JIMMY STEWART AIRPORT
A plane made an emergency landing yesterday at Jimmy Stewart Airport. The call was reported by India...
May 12, 2026
INDIANA WOMAN CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT
Police in Indiana Borough have charged an Indiana woman with stalking and harassment. Charges were f...
May 12, 2026
WARM-UP ON THE HORIZON?
From the US National Weather Service The coldest day this week will be Thursday when we may struggle...
May 12, 2026
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET THAT WILL RAISE TAXES 4.5%
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved the tentative 2026-27 budget that will increase taxe...
May 12, 2026
IUP ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE TO PRE-ACCREDITATION STATUS
On Monday, Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced that they have advanced to the pre-accredita...
May 11, 2026
INDIANA FIRST RESPONDERS SENT TO CRASH MONDAY MORNING
Indiana firefighters were called out for a crash this morning in the area of Maple Street and Flemin...
May 11, 2026
ONE INJURED IN SUSPECTED DUI CRASH SUNDAY MORNING
First responders in Indiana Borough were called out early Sunday morning for a crash in the 700 bloc...
May 11, 2026
SHOOTING SUSPECT SCHEDULED FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for an Allegheny County man charged with a shooting in Marc...
May 11, 2026
TUESDAY DEP HEARING WILL REVIEW PIPELINE FOR NEW HOMER CITY POWER PLANT
The Department of Environmental Protection on Tuesday will conduct a public hearing on Homer City Ge...
May 11, 2026
BILLS ADDRESS POWER GRID UPGRADES
The state House last week passed and sent to the Senate two bills addressing Pennsylvania's power gr...
May 11, 2026
IUP, STATE SYSTEM COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES WRAP UP ACADEMIC YEAR
IUP graduated 1,452 students yesterday, part of nearly 20,000 new graduates this year from State Sys...
May 10, 2026
INDIANA, PURCHASE LINE, MARION CENTER BOARDS TO MEET ON MONDAY
The Indiana Area school board has a very extensive agenda for Monday night's meeting with numerous i...
May 10, 2026
AVONWORTH MAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL MATERIALS INVOLVING MINORS
The U.S. Attorney's office last week announced the sentencing of an Avonmore man for producing and p...
May 10, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH STRUCTURE FIRE, LANDING ZONES ON FRIDAY
First responders had a busy day yesterday. The day began with a structure fire reported at 2:53 a.m....
May 09, 2026
OFFICIALS EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC FOR GRADUATION
Traffic is expected to be heavy around the Kovalchick Complex today as Indiana University of Pennsyl...
May 09, 2026
CBS NEWS LEAVES WDAD, NBC NEWS STEPS IN
Listeners of our classic hits station, WDAD, may notice a new source for national news. Starting tod...
May 09, 2026
SATURDAY SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Saturday afternoon/evening, an approaching cold front will brin...
May 08, 2026
BRUSH VALLEY WOMAN SENTENCED TO JAIL TIME FOR STEALING MONEY FROM HER MOTHER
District attorney Robert Manzi has announced that a Brush Valley woman will serve jail time after ad...
May 08, 2026
ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK SET TO UNVEIL NEW MEDICAL TRANSPORT HELICOPTER
Allegheny Health Network is updating its LifeFlight fleet with new helicopters, the first of which w...
May 08, 2026
U.S. SENATOR DAVE MCCORMICK MEETS WITH HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT IN PITTSBURGH
US Senator Dave McCormick met with members of the Homer City Redevelopment team in Pittsburgh on Thu...
May 08, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES OVER $160 MILLION IN ROAD PROJECTS ACROSS REGION
PennDOT is rolling out more than $160 million in road and bridge work across the region this year, w...
May 08, 2026
SENTENCING TODAY FOR MAN ACCUSED IN BLAIRSVILLE THEFTS
Indiana County's courts have an active schedule today, including the sentencing of a man accused of ...
May 08, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SPONSORING 'MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FAIR' THIS AFTERNOON
The Indiana County Community Support Program is sponsoring a Mental Health Awareness Fair this after...
May 08, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS ANSWER TWO FIRE CALLS THURSDAY, ONE FRIDAY MORNING
First responders answered two calls for fires yesterday. The first was a vehicle fire and was report...
May 08, 2026
OUTLOOK THROUGH THE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service Here is the outlook through the weekend.
May 08, 2026
IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION DONATION, ENDORSE TUITION FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Thursday afternoon, the IUP Council of Trustees announced a $4 million donation towards the proposed...
May 07, 2026
IUP NAMES DR. TODD THOMPSON DIRECTOR OF COOK HONORS COLLEGE
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has named Dr. Todd Thompson as the new director of the Robert E. ...
May 07, 2026
STATE HOUSE DESIGNATES MAY 20TH 'JIMMY STEWART DAY' IN THE COMMONWEALTH
House Resolution 420 has been approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, officially desi...
May 07, 2026
IUP NAMES DR. WALEED FARAG 2026-27 DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
IUP has named computer science professor Dr. Waleed Farag as its 2026-2027 Distinguished University ...
May 07, 2026
STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE FREE CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK DAYS
Pennsylvania State Police are offering free child car seat safety checks in Indiana County as part o...
May 07, 2026
RESIDENTS OF PARKS TOWNSHIP, ARMSTRONG COUNTY RECEIVE UPDATES ON NUCLEAR CLEANUP PROJECT
Residents in Parks Township are getting updates and asking questions as a major nuclear cleanup cont...
May 07, 2026
JOHNSTOWN MAN DUE IN COURT FOR CASE OF ASSAULT OF A MINOR
An Indiana man is set to appear in court today for a motions hearing in connection with an assault c...
May 07, 2026
'BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY' HAPPENING IN INDIANA
Students in Indiana will be celebrating Biking and Walking Month with Bike to School Day today. The ...
May 07, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY'S TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS TO MEET
The Indiana County Association of Township Officials is holding its spring convention today at the C...
May 07, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING DISCUSSING UPCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO BE HELD THURSDAY
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and the Indiana County Public Participation Panel will host...
May 06, 2026
ROSSITER WOMAN ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTED THEFT AT AUTO PARTS STORE
A 32-year-old Rossiter woman is facing multiple theft-related charges after allegedly attempting to ...
May 06, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR ELEVATOR RESCUE
First responders yesterday answered a call for a physical rescue. The call came in at 8:42 p.m. for ...
May 06, 2026
SHAPIRO HIGHLIGHTS STEPS TO MODERNIZE GOVERNMENT WORKPLACES
The Shapiro administration is highlighting another step in its effort to modernize state government ...
May 06, 2026
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUNDAY URGES SPIRIT CUSTOMERS TO ACT QUICKLY ON REFUNDS
Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania consumers with Spirit Airlines bookings to act q...
May 06, 2026
IUP TO AWARD OVER 1,400 DEGREES AT SATURDAY'S COMMENCEMENT
IUP will award 1,452 degrees during three commencement ceremonies this Saturday at the Kovalchick Co...
May 06, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER PLANS TO INVEST MILLIONS IN AGING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
A new report is highlighting the growing cost of maintaining Pennsylvania's water systems, and what ...
May 06, 2026
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES HIRING THIRD PARTY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT WORK
At their meeting Tuesday night, the Homer City Borough Council approved hiring a third-party company...
May 06, 2026
LATEST STORM OUTLOOK FOR THIS EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Scattered showers and thunderstorms are favored to develop betw...
May 05, 2026
POLICE PROVIDE DETAILS ON ONE-VEHICLE CRASH IN WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
State police have released more details on a vehicle accident that happened Monday morning. Police d...
May 05, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ASKING FOR HELP IN INDENTIFYING SUSPECTS IN WEEKEND INCIDENT
The Indiana County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects involved...
May 05, 2026
COMMODORE SOLDIER'S REMAINS RETURN HOME
The remains of a World War II soldier from Indiana County have been identified and are finally being...
May 05, 2026
GAS PRICES RISE ONCE AGAIN
Gas prices are climbing again across Indiana County, where drivers are now paying some of the highes...
May 05, 2026
PENNDOT RESCHEDULES OVERNIGHT CLOSURES ON ROUTE 66
PennDOT has rescheduled overnight closures on Route 66 as work continues on the Graff and Infantry B...
May 05, 2026
IUP ANNOUNCES 2026 UNIVERSITY SENATE AWARDS, NEW CLASS OF FACULTY EMERITI
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced its 2026 University Senate Awards along with a new ...
May 05, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS ANSWER MANY DIFFERENT CALLS ON MONDAY
Indiana County's emergency crews responded to many different types of calls yesterday. The first cal...
May 05, 2026
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE PURCHASE OF SNOWPLOW
At their meeting Monday evening, the Center Township supervisors approved purchasing a new snowplow....
May 04, 2026
POSSIBILITY OF SHOWERS RETURNS TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Here's a look at how the new work week kicks off weather wise. ...
May 04, 2026
SENTENCING FOR TWO INVOLVED IN MURDER CASE FROM DECEMBER OF 2023 PUSHED BACK AGAIN
The sentencing of Melissa Fox-Beacom and Matthew Bates was scheduled for last Friday, but Westmorela...
May 04, 2026
STATE POLICE RELEASE MORE DETAILS ON VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SOUTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP ON SATURDAY
State police have released more details about a crash that happened on Saturday. The accident happen...
May 04, 2026
BILL AIMED AT NURSING SHORTAGE PASSES STATE SENATE, MOVES TO HOUSE
The Pennsylvania Senate last week approved legislation aimed at addressing the state's ongoing nursi...
May 04, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH VEHICLE ACCIDENTS SUNDAY, INTO MONDAY
Indiana County first responders dealt with two vehicle accidents yesterday. The first was reported o...
May 04, 2026
RAIN CHANCES THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service After a dry end to our weekend, light shower chances rise tonig...
May 03, 2026
SPIRIT AIRLINES SHUTDOWN LEAVES ARNOLD PALMER AIRPORT WITH NO CARRIER
Spirit Airlines yesterday abruptly announced that it would cease operations immediately, stranding t...
May 03, 2026
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the May 19th Pennsylvania Primary election. Tuesday, ...
May 03, 2026
MONDAY MEETINGS INCLUDE PL BOARD, MC OUTDOOR FACILITIES COMMITTEE
School board meetings this week include a work session for Purchase Line, which has an extensive age...
May 03, 2026
FINAL WEEK OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS AT IUP
Spring semester classes at IUP end tomorrow and finals will begin on Tuesday, with graduation coming...
May 03, 2026
NIGHTTIME WORK THIS WEEK IN BLAIRSVILLE AREA
Two nighttime road projects will be occurring in the Blairsville area this week. PennDOT says work i...
May 03, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA TO RECEIVE MAJOR FINANCIAL BOOST FROM OPIOID SETTLEMENT
Pennsylvania will receive a major financial boost as part of a nationwide opioid settlement now in e...
May 02, 2026
CENTER TOWNSHIP BURN BAN LIFTED
The Center Township Supervisors have announced that the burn ban that was in effect has been lifted....
May 02, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR STANDOUT RESEARCH
Several Indiana County students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania are being recognized for stand...
May 02, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES NIGHT WORK ON PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
PennDOT is alerting drivers to overnight lane restrictions on Route 22 as work continues on the Hood...
May 02, 2026
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED FRIDAY AFTERNOON
First responders had a relatively slow day on Friday, with the exception of a structure fire. That f...
May 02, 2026
NEW WELCOME CENTER HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING
The new Welcome Center of Indiana County held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. The center is loc...
May 02, 2026
SUSPECT IN KILLING OF HAYDEN GAREFFA DUE FOR CRIMINAL CALL HEARING TODAY
A criminal call hearing is scheduled today for one of the suspects in the kidnapping and murder of H...
May 01, 2026
FIRST WEEKEND OF MAY
From the US National Weather Service Showers return on Friday with the passage of a cold front. Most...
May 01, 2026
TWO CRASHES, ONE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Indiana County first responders dealt with a wide range of calls yesterday. A vehicle accident was r...
May 01, 2026
RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW INDIANA COUNTY WELCOME CENTER TO BE HELD TODAY
The new Welcome Center of Indiana County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The center is lo...
May 01, 2026
IUP'S "CHALK THE WALK" TO BE HELD IN MODIFIED FORM TODAY
While the "Chalk The Walk" competition at IUP will go on today as scheduled, there will be...
May 01, 2026
