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  1. In the portal era, Merraro's loyalty and sacrifice represent IUP basketball's culture

    While loyalty in college athletics has never been harder to find, there are still examples of it throughout the country.

    The Indiana Gazette

  2. Myers leads local golfers as Wolves make cut for team competition in District 6 Golf Sectionals

    The 2026 District 6 Golf Sectionals opened Wednesday at Ebensburg Country Club, with West Shamokin, Homer-Center and River Valley sending representatives. Here is how it played out.

    The Indiana Gazette

  3. Sawich’s first career goal lifts Hawks to second straight win, taking down Griffins 1-0

    IUP won its second straight match Wednesday, taking down Seton Hill 1-0 thanks to Izzy Sawich’s first career goal.

    The Indiana Gazette

  4. Superload update: More trips in October though dates 'may be subject to change'

    More about superloads.

    The Indiana Gazette

  5. State police detail four-vehicle rush-hour crash along West Pike

    State police at Troop A, Indiana, have released a report on the Sept. 14 multi-vehicle crash that tied up West Pike during evening rush hour.

    The Indiana Gazette

  6. IFA gets visual reminder of the need for furnace maintenance, at a smoky supermarket

    Smoky situation calls Indiana firefighters out to Giant Eagle.

    The Indiana Gazette

  7. Colts defeat Mustangs to pick up second straight win

    Northern Cambria picked up its second straight win Tuesday, taking down Portage 3-1 with set scores of 25-19, 25-25-16 and 25-17.

    The Indiana Gazette

  8. Annual ‘Excellence in Progress’ conference encourages student involvement

    On Saturday, IUP hosted the fourth annual Excellence in Progress conference, which was made up of two breakout sessions with 5 speeches each, a keynote speaker as well as an alumni panel.

    The Penn

  9. Fall Leaf Collection

    CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAYS: OCTOBER 26 • NOVEMBER 2 • NOVEMBER 9 • NOVEMBER 16 • NOVEMBER 23 The Road Crew will collect leaves along public Township and State roads throughout White Township. They will not enter private property to retrieve bags. The White Township Road Crew WILL collect: The White Township Road Crew WILL Not collect: Leaves, yard waste, cardboard, and other recyclables may be dropped off year-round, 24/7, at the Indiana County Solid Waste Authority. Additionally, drop-off is at the Indiana County Solid Waste Authority, 1715 Route 119 South, Homer City, PA, for leaf collection.

    White Township

  10. WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS LOOK INTO RV PARK ORDINANCE

    Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors discussed the first steps taken toward a proposed RV Park Ordinance. This comes after township res...

    WCCS Radio

  11. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR PATHWAY HOMELESS SHELTER PROJECT

    Wednesday morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a contract amendment request for the Pathways Homeless Shelter project. The county's offi...

    Cat Country 106.3

  12. GEORGE WEAVER III, 61

    George H. Weaver, III, 61 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on September 22, 2026 at his home. He was born December 27, 1964 in Indiana, PA to the late ...

    WDAD

  13. ROLLOVER CRASH REPORTED IN JOSEPHINE

    First responders were sent out for a crash on Route 119 in Josephine. The crash was reported around 8:45 this morning near the intersection with Old I...

    Cat Country 106.3

  14. IUP ANNOUNCES CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL

    IUP has announced another clinical affiliation training agreement for the new College of Osteopathic Medicine. This time, the school's agreement is wi...

    WDAD

  15. MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY

    Among the preliminary hearings scheduled for today in Indiana County's District Court is one for a man charged in a domestic incident in May. Court do...

    WCCS Radio

  16. IAEF TO HOLD HALL OF FAME CEREMONIES TONIGHT

    The Indiana Area Education Foundation's Hall of Fame celebration will be held tonight at the Indiana Country Club. The sold-out event will celebrate p...

    U92.5

  17. JONES SPARKLES AGAIN AS PIRATES BLANK CARDS FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN

    The Pirates' Jared Jones had another dominant performance on the mound last night, as they opened their final home series with a shutout over the Card...

    WDAD

  18. WEST SHAMOKIN EDGES PURCHASE LINE IN KEY VOLLEYBALL BATTLE

    VOLLEYBALL In a matchup of two undefeated Heritage Conference West powers, West Shamokin stopped Purchase Line in five sets (25-27, 25-19, 20-25, 25-1...

    WDAD

  19. PENS TAKE A BEATING FROM RED WINGS IN SECOND PRESEASON GAME

    Newcomer Nick Robertson gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead last night, but Detroit stormed back for a 7-4 win over the Pens at PPG Paints Arena. Forward Ric...

    U92.5

  20. STEELERS MAKE ROSTER MOVES AHEAD OF THE WEEK’S FIRST PRACTICE

    The Steelers' players had the day off yesterday but there was still a lot going on at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. After the Detroit Lions signed s...

    U92.5

  21. A PAIR OF PANTHERS RECEIVE ACC HONORS

    Pitt's Alex Sanford Jr. is the ACC Linebacker of the Week for his 11-tackle performance last week in the Panthers' win over Syracuse. True freshman ru...

    WDAD

  22. MARION CENTER GRAD OTERSON IS A GREAT COMMUNICATOR!

    A former Marion Center High School basketball standout has been honored by the Pennsylvania Communication Association as the Speaker of the Year. Mia ...

    WCCS Radio

  23. Window Views: Home again

    Columnist Kylie Braho reflects on getting to visit her childhood home for the first time.

    The Indiana Gazette

  24. Stingers win second straight, sweep Wildcats behind Ruddock’s 11 kills

    Marion Center won its second straight match Tuesday night, taking down Homer-Center in a 3-0 sweep with set scores of 25-20, 25-11 and 25-11.

    The Indiana Gazette

  25. RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO LOOK AT HUDL PRICES

    The cost of watching some district sports was brought up during Tuesday night's River Valley School Board meeting. The board had received some complai...

    WDAD

  26. SMOKE REPORTED AT INDIANA GIANT EAGLE TUESDAY NIGHT

    Indiana Fire Association members were sent out to the Giant Eagle Tuesday night for an investigation of smoke in the structure. The call went out at 7...

    WDAD

  27. Norside to bring 'rust belt funk' back to The Indiana Theater on Saturday

    Pittsburgh-based 'rust belt funk' band Norside is set to headline The Indiana Theater with opener Clinton Clegg at 8 p.m. Saturday.

    The Indiana Gazette

  28. Jones challenges Struzzi to a debate

    Indiana Borough Planning Director and Democratic state House nominee Trajan Jones issued a double challenge Tuesday.

    The Indiana Gazette

  29. ICMESA chair: Board meeting canceled due to venue capacity concerns

    With community backlash growing against the Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority and its operations, officials say that public participation has grown past levels of safe accommodation at the Indiana County Forensic Center, prompting the organization to cancel its work sessi…

    The Indiana Gazette

  30. Indiana County Salary Board tackles jail, Indian Haven, other job positions

    Coverage of Sept. 22 Indiana County Salary Board meeting.

    The Indiana Gazette

  31. Clarks Summit State Hospital signs clinical training affiliation with IUP COM

    If an event Tuesday in Lackawanna County prompts deja vu for supporters of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, it’s with good reason.

    The Indiana Gazette

  32. Area blood drives scheduled

    The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for the following dates:

    The Indiana Gazette

  33. Force, Bell advance in WPIAL golf qualifier for Indiana

    Indiana’s Chace Force and Ryan Bell both advanced from the Section 1 golf qualifier held Monday at Cedarbrook Golf Club.

    The Indiana Gazette

  34. Yanoschick, Dubetsky help Indiana in WPIAL section tournament

    Lila Dubetsky, Chloe Yanoschick and Sophiana Sidikou represented Indiana at the WPIAL Section 1 Singles Tournament in Norwin.

    The Indiana Gazette

  35. McCombie, Donatelli lead Indians past Gators, 236-266

    On their senior night, the Indiana High School girls golf team hosted Gateway on a very cold and wet Monday evening. The girls battled through the conditions, which ended in Indiana’s favor, 236-266, in the final match of the season for both teams.

    The Indiana Gazette

  36. Blood drives set (copy)

    The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for the following dates:

    The Indiana Gazette

  37. Woman bilked out of $5,000 by faux Secret Service agent

    Westmoreland County authorities say a Derry Township woman lost $5,000 after falling victim to a Secret Service scam.

    The Indiana Gazette

  38. Defendant pleads guilty in RICO-related case in Cambria County

    Five people previously named in federal drug indictments also now are linked to a RICO-related indictment out of Cambria County.

    The Indiana Gazette

  39. Second 'superload' arrives at Homer City; no further shipment is scheduled this week

    Second "superload" arrives at Homer City; no further shipment is scheduled this week, BPC 4.0, 2026-09-23-a2 second load arrives, Edwards logo.

    The Indiana Gazette

  40. Suspect sought in series of Blairsville vehicle break-ins

    Several vehicle break-ins this past weekend are under investigation in Blairsville.

    The Indiana Gazette

  41. With more precipitation ahead, local waterways will see higher levels

    Fall is here, and with it comes a bump in precipitation that has elevated river levels. This rise in flow has much to do with where game fish will be located.

    The Indiana Gazette

  42. KIMBERLY SMITH, 67

    Kimberly Ryan Smith, 67, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2026 in her residence. She was born on January, 10, 1959 to the late Robe...

    WCCS Radio

  43. PAUL WEST, 84

    Paul Arden West, 84, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1941, in Blossb...

    Cat Country 106.3

  44. SECOND “SUPERLOAD” TO FINISH RUN TODAY

    The second "Superload" is scheduled to resume travel once again this morning. Officials with Edwards Moving and Rigging say the second load of equipme...

    WCCS Radio

  45. JENNY RAIRIGH STEPPING DOWN FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE AT CHEVY CHASE COMMUNITY CENTER

    Jennifer Rairigh has announced she is stepping down as the executive director of the Chevy Chase Community Center. Rairigh was named the interim execu...

    Cat Country 106.3

  46. PIRATES OPEN FINAL HOMESTAND WITH THIRD PLACE IN NL CENTRAL IN SIGHT

    The Pirates open their final home series of the season tonight with the first of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the Bucs hoping to ...

    U92.5

  47. IUP MOVES UP IN POLLS, HAS TWO PSAC PLAYERS-OF-THE-WEEK

    After their narrow road win at Shippensburg on Saturday, IUP has risen to number eleven in the nation in the new AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, and to...

    WDAD

  48. NATIONWIDE, PENNSYLVANIA GAS PRICE AVERAGES REMAIN HIGH

    The nationwide average cost for gasoline remains high this morning. Triple-A reports that the current average this morning is $4.47 a gallon, a jump o...

    WDAD