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Third annual IUP College of Health Sciences 'Run for the Health of It' 5K race set for Sept. 27

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences’ third annual “Run for the Health of It” fundraising 5K and one-mile walk will be held Sept. 27, with free registration offered to all IUP students through the generosity of IUP 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. Cour…

FCC approves WPSU sale to Philadelphia public broadcaster

IUP Co-op’s crypto forestry

Reported opinion By David Loomis INDIANA – Bystanders to the IUP Student Cooperative Association’s stealth logging of its 280-acre recreational forest might be wondering: Is the co-op a public organization like its public university patron? Or is it a private … Continue reading →

NATURALLY: A diamond in the sky

Since 1991, when I received my permit to rehabilitate wildlife, Wildlife Works has taken in hundreds of wildlings from Westmoreland and surrounding counties.

Indiana Borough Police seek hit-run driver in Sept. 8 incident

From Indiana Borough Police Department.

Man gets probation for contempt

Common Pleas Court activity.

Indiana County's measles count is up to 11 cases

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Friday that 676 measles cases have been confirmed across 37 counties so far in 2026.

Map of cases

Indiana County holds community festivals over weekend

Despite a round of storms rolling through the region in the early evening Saturday, several communities held staple festivals. Starting Saturday, in Indiana, the annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival brought together folk musicians to pay homage to the region’s rich…

Maggs throws for 4 touchdowns as Hawks win double-OT thriller 27-21 over Golden Rams

Well, it wasn’t the prettiest win you’ve ever seen.

Clawson throws for 147 as Highlanders take down Red Dragons 41-13

Cambria Heights struggled against a stiff challenge by Purchase Line in the first half but dominated after halftime in a 41-13 romp in a Heritage Conference football game at Ameriserv Bank Field on Friday night.

Panthers use 30 point second quarter to take down Indians 57-28

Trailing 14-7 after the first quarter of play, the River Valley Panthers rallied for 37 unanswered points and returned to the win column with a comfortable 57-28 victory over the Conemaugh Township Indians in Heritage Conference action on Friday night.

Stingers use Phillips, Haggerty, Miller to come back against Wildcats in wild conference battle

Two heavyweights in the Heritage Conference did battle at Memorial Field Friday night, as Marion Center traveled to face Homer-Center. In a wild and controversial game, the Stingers came out on top, improving to 3-0 with a 22-14 victory.

Spells held to just 15 yards a week removed from setting single-game rushing record

Charles Spells set the Indiana single-game record with 330 rushing yards last week against Greensburg Salem.

CRIMSON HAWKS SURVIVE SLUGFEST, TOP WEST CHESTER IN DOUBLE OVERTIME

The IUP Crimson Hawks found themselves in a desperate struggle at West Chester on Saturday night, and they fought their way to their second win. Jack ...

PIRATES (LITERALLY) THROW AWAY GAME AGAINST CUBS

The Pirates' Paul Skenes left after seven innings holding a 3-2 lead, but they could not overcome Gregory Soto's wildness, as the reliever threw away ...

STEELERS ELEVATE DB TO ACTIVE ROSTER FOR OPENER AGAINST FALCONS

The Steelers kick off the season this afternoon in Coach Mike McCarthy's regular season debut, and yesterday the team activated defensive back Doneiko...

PITT WEATHERS STORMS, UCF FOR SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON

In a game delayed 65 minutes by storms, Pitt survived UCF, 12-7 at Acrisure Stadium yesterday. Pitt's defense held Central Florida to only 20 yards ru...

CURVE WIN STREAK SNAPPED ON A RAINY NIGHT IN ALTOONA

The Altoona Curve's six-game winning streak was snapped by Akron, which won, 3-2 on Saturday when the game was called after six innings due to incleme...

SUPERLOAD DELIVERY DELAYED

UPDATE: Edwards Moving and Rigging have announced a further delay in the "superload" movement, delaying the start until Wednesday, September 16th. A r...

INDIANA, PURCHASE LINE BOARDS TO MEET, RIVER VALLEY TO REOPEN SALTSBURG CAMPUS

The Indiana Area school board on Monday will work on a variety of topics, spending a good portion of their meeting on personnel. Included among the di...

PUC TO EXAMINE EMERGENCY RULES BY WHICH ELECTRICITY MAY BE “CURTAILED”

The Public Utility Commission on Thursday ordered an "(examination of) Pennsylvania's emergency load control procedures and the allocation of costs as...

POWER PLANT COURT RULING IS APPEALED

In a case reaching back in time to Homer City Generation's previous life as a coal-burning power plant, the court decision in a contract dispute betwe...

Three-page Amazon 'narrative' is tabled for further county planning consideration

Indiana County Planning Commission considers three-page "project narrative" from Amazon for 39 data centers at Homer City.

JOHN CARL BUTERBAUGH, 81

John Carl Buterbaugh, 81, of Marion Center, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from the Indiana Regional Medical Center in In...

JAMES SUTTER, 80

James Sutter, 80, passed away September 10, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Jim was born September 4, 1946, in Uniontown, and was the son of...

JOSEPH EDWARD VISNESKY, JR., 76

Joseph Edward Visnesky Jr, 76, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Indiana on April 03, 1950, ...

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT ON FRIDAY

Indiana Borough Police are investigating a theft in the 700 block of Wayne Avenue on Friday. Police said that between midnight and 10 AM on September ...

FLOOD WATCH TO START AT NOON TODAY

The National Weather Service has scheduled a flood watch to start at noon today. The advisory will remain in place until 1:00 tomorrow morning for Ind...

PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NOTES UPTICK IN MEASLES OUTBREAK

The Pennsylvania Department of Health continues to deal with an outbreak of measles in the commonwealth. The department reports that as of yesterday, ...

PSP RELEASE STATS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

State police have released the statistics for the Labor Day enforcement period. Troopers were out in full force from September 4th to the 7th. During ...

IUP HEADS TO WEST CHESTER TO PLAY GOLDEN RAMS

In college football today, IUP will try to keep the momentum going as they take on West Chester. IUP is coming off a 34-24 win over Ashland, while Wes...

PITT TO PLAY UCF TODAY

The Pitt Panthers will host UCF this afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. UCF blew out Bethune Cookman 73-6 last week while the Panthers routed Miami, Ohio ...

MARION CENTER, RIVER VALLEY AMONG THE WINNERS IN WEEK THREE

Week three of the high school football season wrapped up with Homer-Center suffering its first loss of the season against Marion Center last night. Ma...

INDIANA FOOTBALL ROUTED BY LATROBE

Friday night, the Indiana High Indians football team was routed by Greater Latrobe. Mark Hilliard reports.

PIRATES WIN STREAK SNAPPED WITH LOSS TO CUBS

The Pirates four-game winning streak was snapped on Chicago's North Side as the Cubs demolished the Bucs. Joe Block reports. The Pirates and the Cubs ...

GRAND SLAM POWERS CURVE TO WIN

The Altoona Curve pulled off a comeback on the strength of Callan Moss' grand slam homer as the Curve beat the Akron Rubber Ducks 4-2. The bases were ...

STEELERS, JOEY PORTER, JR. STILL WITHOUT CONTRACT EXTENSION IN PLACE

Time is running out for a new contract agreement with the Steelers and Joey Porter, Jr. Porter was back on the practice field yesterday, but he is sti...

Vikings’ win streak comes to close in 35-30 loss to Yellowjackets

Apollo-Ridge held a lead in its Week 3 matchup against Freeport, but a 23-point second quarter by the Yellowjackets helped sink the Vikings in a 35-30 loss.

West Shamokin scores most in three seasons, picks up victory over Penns Manor

West Shamokin won its first game of the season Friday, taking down Penns Manor, 37-14.

Northern Cambria’s punt return touchdown delivers first victory of season

Football is a game of inches, and for Joe Buterbaugh, Northern Cambria picked up its first win of the season with a 6-0 victory over United Valley.

Human Services Calendar

COMING EVENTS

Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

Senior centers set weekly schedule

Aging Services Inc. social centers are open for lunch and other activities. You must have a reservation to attend a center and receive a lunch. Those interested must call the center the day before, by noon, in order to receive a lunch the following day. For more information, contact your loc…

East Mahoning Baptist Church celebrates 175 years

As millions of people across the United States join in celebrations to honor America’s 250th Anniversary, members of a rural church located near the village of Purchase Line recently gathered to celebrate their 175th Anniversary.

It's Happening Here

Each weekend, read Happening Here to discover events throughout Indiana County.

Evergreen AARP to hold One O'Clock Speaker Series

Evergreen AARP Chapter #2581 of Indiana County PA cordially invites the community and media to hear their free One O’Clock Speaker Series, after local AARP’s two-month summer break.

Indiana Free Library announces free programs for week

The Indiana Free Library invites the public to its free programs for the week beginning Monday.