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HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL NAMES NEW MEMBER OF PLANNING COMMISSION

Tuesday night, Homer City Borough Council appointed a new member of the planning commission. Borough resident Ben Mitchell was selected and sworn in d...

Wildcats end 10-game losing streak with sweep of Marauders

Homer-Center ended its 10-game losing streak Monday with a sweep of Bishop Guilfoyle.

Heritage soccer: Conaway, Hagan score hat tricks; Indians improve to 11-1 behind Kordell

With just over a week left in the regular season, here is the Heritage Conference soccer roundup.

Mahaffey, Nelson leads Red Dragons past West Branch

Purchase Line defeated West Branch in three sets tonight, 25-23, 25-10 and 25-21.

Bell falls in WPIAL golf championship

Indiana senior Ryan Bell finished tied for 30th in the WPIAL golf championship played Monday afternoon at Sewickley Heights Golf Club.

Jack takes men’s flight; Gray wins ladies' championship at Meadow Lane Club Championship

During the Meadow Lane Club Championship, Kevin Jack won the Men’s Flight Championship, while Jim Gray took the second flight. Marlin Shernock was the Net Flight winner, and Bob Volk won the first flight.

Indiana cross country finishes strong at section championships

The Indiana Area cross country teams wrapped up their section season with strong performances from both the girls’ and boys’ teams.

Two defendants are sentenced in Indiana County Common Pleas Court

Two sentences are reported in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

Indiana police seek hit-run driver after downtown two-vehicle incident

Hit-run incident in downtown Indiana.

Buchkoski seeks to withdraw guilty-but-mentally-ill plea in Garreffa case

Johnstown man seeks to change his plea in Garreffa kidnapping-murder case.

SGA: Three SGA senators elected, discusses changes to Pathfinder

At their general assembly meeting on Tuesday, the Student Government Association (SGA) elected three new senators and welcomed a guest speaker to hold a discussion about university emails.

Co-op Board of Directors discusses fall updates, park maintenance plan

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HIT-AND-RUN CRASH FROM MONDAY

Indiana Borough Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened yesterday morning. Police say at 10:32 AM, officers were sent out to the 60...

DONNA DUNMIRE, 78

Donna J. (Smyers) Dunmire, 78, of Rochester Mills, PA passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her home. The daughter of Lloyd G. and Olive M. (Wor...

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT

The River Valley School Board will hold a special meeting tonight at the Saltsburg Auditorium. On the agenda for the meeting is the presentation and a...

White Township Meeting Information

All boards meet at the White Township Municipal Office, 950 Indian Springs Road, except the Recreation Advisory Board which meets at the S&T Bank Arena, 497 East Pike Road.

AUTHORITIES SEND LETTER TO STUDENTS, BUSINESSES ON HOMECOMING PARTIES

Officials with Indiana Borough, IUP, State Police and the County Sheriff's office have issued a joint letter to students and to businesses about safet...

INDIANA PLAYERS ANNOUNCE CAST MEMBER LEAVES OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ON BEHAVIOR

The Indiana Players community theater group has announced a cast member in an upcoming play has left over social media posts about their behavior. The...

PENGUINS MISPLAYS LEAD TO FIRST LOSS OF SEASON

Coach Dan Muse lamented the Penguins' poor puck decisions and lack of energy as they lost for the first time this season, to the Winnipeg Jets. Paul S...

CRIMSON HAWKS DROP A SPOT IN AFCA POLL, HOLD STEADY IN D2FOOTBALL.COM

IUP dropped a spot to tenth in the AFCA Coaches Poll released yesterday, and the Crimson Hawks held steady at number thirteen in the D2Football.com po...

VOLLEYBALL, GOLF, SOCCER ON THE MONDAY SCHEDULE

VOLLEYBALL Purchase Line swept West Branch in a non-conference match (25-23, 25-10, 25-21.) FOR PURCHASE LINE: Rylee Mahaffey led the Dragons with 16 ...

McCARTHY “CLEANING THE HOUSE” BEFORE COLTS PREP

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said yesterday that he and his coaching staff have been doing a "self-scout" of the team since the loss in Cleveland last...

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ARREST DIRT BIKE RIDER CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

Indiana Borough Police have arrested a Carolltown man for charges of reckless endangerment, fleeing police and traffic-related crimes. Police said on ...

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TO DISCUSS CDBG, TRICK-OR-TREATING TONIGHT

Indiana Borough Council will meet tonight and discuss several items, including the Community Development Block Grant. On tonight's proposed agenda is ...

PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS OVER 1000 MEASLES CASES IN 2026

Pennsylvania's measles outbreak surpassed one-thousand cases on Monday. State health officials say there have been 1,004 measles cases so far this yea...

AFL UPDATE: SEVERINO, CARMICHAEL HAVE BIG NIGHT AT THE PLATE

In the Arizona Fall League, Pirates prospect Jhonny Severino hit a home run and fellow Bucco Easton Carmichael had two hits, but the Glendale Desert D...

United Way of Indiana County announces 2026 Summer Grant Program recipients

The United Way of Indiana County named the recipients for the organization’s 2026 Summer Grant Program.

Blairsville Aerie 1488 make donation

Blairsville Aerie #1488 President Richard Saliga, trustees Jim Alexander and Dave Marsh, Inside Guard Todd Deemer and Secretary Dwaine Shupe recently presented checks totaling $8,000 to representatives: Scott Gill and Alexis Dunmire, Blairsville Fire Department; Shawn Caranhan, Blacklick Fir…

Indiana Area School District working to deal with cyber attack; still will post measles plan.

Indiana Area School District reports a cyber attack Sunday night.

I-ACT stakeholders prepare for 2026 IUP Homecoming

Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the greater Indiana-White Township community once again are pooling their efforts into the Indiana Area Collaborative Team, as the region prepares for IUP’s Homecoming weekend.

Indiana County reaches 20 measles cases; statewide the count tops 1,000

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Monday that 1,004 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in the Keystone State so far in 2026.

Homegrown Grass, The Old Willow Band to bring 'barn-stomping' bluegrass to Indiana Theater

Homegrown Grass Band is gearing up for a high-energy, toe-tapping bluegrass concert featuring The Old Willow Band on Saturday at The Indiana Theater.

Luther Chapel Lutheran Church celebrates 180th anniversary

Luther Chapel congregants celebrated the congregation's 180th anniversary Saturday at the Lutheran Church in Coral.

Indiana County Conservation District's fourth-annual Apple Festival draws in thousands despite apple shortages

The ICCD's fourth-annual Apple Festival brought in thousands of attendees Saturday at the ICCD building along Hamill Road.

CDBG application, ongoing projects and Trick or Treat are on Indiana Council's plate

A CDBG application, ongoing projects and Trick or Treat are on Indiana Borough Council's Tuesday agenda.

CENTER TOWNSHIP GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR 2027 BUDGET

Monday night, the Center Township Supervisors gave preliminary approval to the 2027 budget. Supervisors Chairman Matt Housholder said the budget will ...

Early October is peak time for local hunters as foliage changes

Early October is perhaps the peak time for outdoor recreation. The changing canopy of fall colors adds to the experience. The weather appears favorable for nearly any outdoor activity this week, making it a good time to take advantage of the season.

How different fish react to different bait based on a YouTube video

Certain fish species get pigeonholed when it comes to the kinds of bait or lures that catch them. Walleyes are one example, as it is often accepted that live bait, or some combination of live bait and lure presentation, is necessary to catch them.

What ever happened to America’s custom car craze?

Q: Greg, I recall with such fond memories the custom-car era of the 1950s and 1960s. Every guy, and even a few gals who wanted to be noticed, created unique customized car masterpieces by blending a 1948 Buick grille with, say, a 1955 Chevy. There was so much creativity you ended up with a c…

Carrolltown man faces charges after Saturday dirt bike incident in Indiana

Carrolltown man faces multiple charges after a Saturday night dirt bike chase through Indiana streets.

Edwards is shipping out smaller loads this week from Schenley to Homer City

Edwards is shipping out smaller loads this week from Schenley to Homer City.

Indiana Area School District reports a cyber attack

Indiana Area School District reports a cyber attack Sunday night.

Creekside fire remains under investigation, but isn't believed to be suspicious

Sunday Creekside fire remains under investigation, but isn't believed to be suspicious.

IUP’s Pre-Veterinary Club hosts dog training presentation

Behind every adorable, social dog that nuzzles politely against the legs of every human in sight is a trainer who poured in hours of love.

Students and faculty advocate for higher education at Harrisburg rally

On Sept. 28, students and faculty from across the state rallied at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, calling for a 15% increase in higher education funding and passage of HB 2084, a bill that would create the Pennsylvania Promise …

IUP Homecoming Expected to Attract Thousands With Annual Parade, Reunions, Crimson Huddle, Football Game

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s annual Homecoming celebration on October 10 is expected to draw thousands to Indiana for alumni reunions and events for the entire community, including the annual parade and football game.

IUP Selected for Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus+ Designation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected by the Office of the Governor as a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Plus (+). IUP has held the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free designation since 2022, but achieved the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus+ designation as a result of initiatives beyond the required criteria for Hunger-Free Campus designation.