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Wolves, Colts, Lions all look for first Victory; Indians seek third straight win

Week three is upon us as members of the Heritage Conference look to differentiate themselves from the pack. Here’s what’s ahead.

HGSIC, Jimmy Stewart Museum among state cultural grant recipients

State historical grantees including the Historical And Genealogical Society of Indiana County and the James M Stewart Museum Foundation.

Indiana County Bar Association awards annual scholarship

The Indiana County Bar Association has awarded its annual scholarship to Isaac Evans and Owen Dougherty, both of whom are graduates of Indiana Area High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania and are presently pursuing their Juris Doctor degrees at…

Homer-Center Class of 1976 holds 50th class reunion

The 1976 Bicentennial Class of Homer-Center High School held their 50th class reunion Aug. 1 at the Graceton-Coral Sportsmen’s Club. The weekend included a golf outing on Friday at Chestnut Ridge Golf Course and a tour of the high school…

KIEWIT ISSUES RESPONSE ON WALKOUT LAST FRIDAY AT HOMER CITY GENERATION SITE

The construction company building the new Homer City Generation Power plant has issued a response to a walkout that happened last Friday at the site. ...

Recruiting Family: AGD hosts Sweet Social

IUP students looking to join Greek life gathered on Thursday, Sept. 4, for Alpha Gamma Delta’s (AGD’s) "Sweet Social with AGD" event, where AGD members offered students a chance to get to know the sorority and meet new people.

Small Talk takes students through driving, working, living in the U.S.

Fresh to life in the United States, international students convened at the Tower Room of North Dining Hall on Tuesday for the first Small Talk of the fall semester.

IUP Day showcases student engagement, campus spirit

Falling on the first week of the fall semester, IUP Day acts as an event where students can open doors to the communities that await them.

Junked, Abandoned and Nuisance Motor Vehicle Ordinance Available for Review

The White Township Board of Supervisors adopted the Junked, Abandoned and Nuisance Motor Vehicle Ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The ordinance would establish Chapter 299, regulating the storage, accumulation, and maintenance of junked, abandoned, dismantled, inoperable, and nuisance motor vehicles in White Township. The ordinance also establishes requirements for the storage of such vehicles, addresses vehicle salvage yards and junkyards, and provides procedures for the removal and abatement of violations. The ordinance is available below. Junked, Abandoned and Nuisance Motor Vehicle Ordinance

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine, Adelphoi Village Celebrate Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement

On September 9, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Adelphoi Village celebrated the formal signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Township Road Work Updates

🚧 Township Road Work September 8 – 11 🚧 Cross pipe repair will be completed on Day Drive at the intersection with Lazor Street. Through traffic will be limited during the work. Road side mowing continues throughout the Township. The Township appreciates your patience and cooperation while these roadway improvement projects are completed.

PIRATES PUTTING TOGETHER SOLID SEPTEMBER, WIN FIFTH SERIES IN A ROW

The Pirates turned to three rookies to drive in their runs as they beat the White Sox and won their fifth series in a row. Joe Block has the recap of ...

HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS START SCHOOL YEAR AFTER DELAY

Today marks the first day of class for Homer-Center Elementary School students after a delay due to mold found on campus. On August 22nd, the district...

RESTORED IUP SUTTON HALL BELL TO RING ON 9-11

IUP has announced that the restoration of the 150-year-old Sutton Hall bell and it will ring again tomorrow as part of the commemoration of the traged...

VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, AND A 300TH CAREER VICTORY!!

VOLLEYBALL Penns Manor topped Homer-Center 3-1 (25-20, 17-25, 25-22, 26-24) For PM: Jill Kuzemchak 6 service aces. Adia Lieb 18 digs, Chloe Freno, and...

ONE DAY CLOSER TO KICKOFF, McCARTHY’S DEBUT FOR STEELERS

The Steelers' injury report released yesterday had only one name on it...Joey Porter Jr. was listed as a limited participant due to his lingering back...

CURVE WIN AGAIN, PLAY TWO TODAY

Altoona won its third straight game last night, overcoming a first-inning three-run deficit with a four-run first and a five-run second and beating Ak...

Safe driving classes to be held

The course is meant to refresh seniors' driving skills and their knowledge of the rules of the road.

Music bingo to be held (copy)

St. Thomas More University Parish will hold another music bingo Nov. 13 at the church, 1200 Oakland Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner, and games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Roast beef and holupki dinner to be held

Christ our Savior Orthodox Church, Indiana, will hold a roast beef and holupki dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20. The menu will also include mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, roll and dessert. Cost is $15…

Music bingo to be held

St. Thomas More University Parish will hold another music bingo Nov. 13 at the church, 1200 Oakland Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so come early. DJ Mike Miller,…

Marion Center FFA Livestock Judging Team looks ahead to competitive season

The Marion Center FFA Livestock Judging Team is looking forward to another great season as practices ramped up during the week of the Indiana County Fair. The team is fortunate to return most of its members, with many having multiple…

Monticue’s 500th career kill isn’t enough to deliver Rams’ first victory of season

Ligonier Valley was looking for its first win of the season Wednesday when it took on The Neighborhood Academy, which won the match, 3-1, with set scores of 25-19, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-20.

Dolney’s 29 assists help Comets to second straight win over Wildcats

Penns Manor put together its second straight victory Wednesday, taking down Homer-Center, 3-1, with set scores of 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 and 26-24.

Toy's big day leads Armstrong past Indiana

The Indiana girls' golf team took its play on the road Wednesday night to challenge Armstrong at Kittanning Country Club. The young IHS team rebounded well after one of its most difficult scoring nights just one day earlier, improving its team score by 44 strokes.

Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania

Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak

Police Log

Police reports from area law enforcement agencies.

Bell ringing joining annual ceremony to mark IUP's observance of 9/11

Bell ringing to precede IUP's annual observance of 9/11.

COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TABLES AMAZON DATA CENTER PROJECT

Wednesday night, the Indiana County Planning Commission voted to table the application for Amazon Web Services to build data centers in Center and Bla...

Fall tutoring opportunity

Check out the flyer for information about fall tutoring for elementary or early adolescent students who may benefit from additional literacy support.

Homer City Energy Campus again at center of discussion

Homer City is the focus for most speakers at Wednesday's Indiana County Commissioners' meeting.

IUP Cejka Planetarium offering program about life cycle of stars; hosting International Observe the Moon Night

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host a program about the life cycle of stars Sept. 15 and will observe International Observe the Moon Night on Sept. 19.

ICCAP food bank project gets $50,000 boost from Hillman foundations

Coverage of business items at Sept. 9 Indiana County Commissioners' meeting.

Indiana Council approves zoning changes, hears concern over police posts on social media

Coverage of the Sept. 8 Indiana Borough Council meeting.

White Township supervisors approve junked automobile ordinance; residents speak out

The White Township board of supervisors approved a new junked automobile ordinance Wednesday.

United appoints Britton Stutzman to school board following Overdorff's resignation

The Untied school board appointed Britton Stutzman to the school board Tuesday following Hunter Overdorff's resignation in August.

Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission to host community family recovery event

The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission will host a community family recovery event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Indiana Mall, 2334 Oakland Ave., White Township.

WHITE TOWNSHIP ADOPTS JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE

Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors adopted the latest version of their junk vehicle ordinance. The ordinance defines junk motor vehic...

Lewis’ two goals sees Rams pick up first victory in 6-2 comeback against Lions

Ligonier Valley picked up its first win of the season in boys soccer Tuesday, defeating United 6-2 in a second-half comeback.

Roberts shoots 38 as Rams improve record to 8-1 after taking down Derry

The Ligonier Valley boys’ golf team defeated Derry 202-232 on Tuesday. With the win, the Rams improve to 8-1 on the season and 7-0 in section play.

Doak’s 36 helps Panthers improve record to over .500

Brady Doak had a solid afternoon Tuesday, shooting a 36 to lead River Valley to a 226-283 victory over Portage.

COMMISSIONERS HEAR FROM PUBLIC ON POTENTIAL AWS DATA CENTERS

At a meeting this morning, the Indiana County Commissioners heard from several members of the public speaking out against possible A.I. data centers f...

EDWARD PLATT, SR., 81

Edward Clair Platt, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, September 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his ...

COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS DATA CENTERS, POWER PLANT TONIGHT

A highly anticipated meeting of the Indiana County Planning Commission will be held at 5:00 tonight and on the agenda is the review of parcels in Cent...

BUCS BATTER CHISOX WITH FIRST-INNING BLITZ

The Pirates' started their road trip by blasting the White Sox in Chicago. Joe Block has the story. The Pirates will look to make it two in a row in C...

VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, SOCCER HIGHLIGHT WEDNESDAY SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL Indiana beat Latrobe, 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18). For Indiana: Allison Lichtenfels had 14 kills and 6 blocks, Emma Todd had 9 kills. ...

IUP RISES TO 14TH IN ONE POLL, 19TH IN THE OTHER

After beating 12th-ranked Ashland last Thursday, IUP has risen to number 14 in the nation in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Crimson Hawks are ...