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Homer-Center Alumni Scholarships awarded

Homer-Center Alumni Scholarships were recently awarded to Abigail Harper and Kierra Jackson, 2026 graduates of Homer-Center Junior-Senior High School.

Cheerleaders from the region show their spirit at Indiana County Fair Cheerleading Expo Night

Cheer teams from around the region performed for packed crowds Thursday at the Grandstand during the 2026 Indiana County Fair.

HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO RETURN SEPTEMBER 10TH

The Homer-Center School District has announced the elementary students will have their first day of school on September 10th. The delay in the start o...

Reminder: Grace Afterschool Starts 9/10!

Register now to secure your spot - Grace After School starts on 9/10! https://www.indianagrace.org/grace-after-school/

River Valley school board approves mold testing throughout district buildings

The River Valley school board approved testing for mold throughout district buildings during a special voting meeting Wednesday.

Indiana County Chamber of Commerce inducts 2026 Business Hall of Fame inductees

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce honored the Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Thursday at the Indiana Country Club.

Nine 4-H shooting sports members compete in state contests

Nine Indiana County 4-H shooting sports members recently competed in state contests in various disciplines. Nearly 90 youth from 19 counties competed. County participants are listed below by discipline and awards.

IUP to offer memorial program to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 starting at 11:10 a.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in the IUP Oak Grove. The program is open to the community.

IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES INTRODUCED TO NEW FACULTY FOR COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Thursday afternoon, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees gave an update on the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Trustees were in...

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced

On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college’s first four tenure-track faculty members: Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith.

Impact 150: IUP Graduates Make Gift to Support IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine, Student Athletes, Eberly Students

Alumni Dennis Stover and Regina Dressel Stover have made a gift to IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, continuing the couple’s long-time support for student athletes and students facing financial need.

Indiana looks to bounce back from tough Week 1 loss, welcomes Greensburg Salem

Sometimes in football, you have to flush the previous week’s game and move on. For Indiana and Greensburg Salem, when they meet at Andy Kuzneski Field, both teams will be looking for their first win of the season.

Wildcats, Stingers look to go 2-0 as they take on teams that dropped first matchup of season

The 2026 season kicked off with some wild games in the Heritage Conference, from double-overtime battles to dominant performances. With Week 2 kicking off Friday, what does the conference have in store?

New e-scooter policy goes into effect on campus

At the start of the Fall 2026 semester, IUP banned E-scooters and other personal electronic mobile devices from campus.

Pirates use six relievers to two-hit the Giants in a 5-2 victory

Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2. Curtis and five other Pittsburgh relievers limited the Giants to two hits in the victory. The Pirates…

Two selected for 2026 IUP Eugene E. Lepley Memorial Scholarship

Two students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Dr. Eugene E. Lepley Memorial Scholarship.

Hawks looking to avenge last season's opener as they take on Ashland

Thursday night marks the beginning of the season — and the end of an era — for the IUP football team.

After sharing the Heritage title in 2025, Highlanders and Panthers meet in pivotal Week 2 showdown

While it’s only Week 2, tonight’s matchup between River Valley and Cambria Heights could very well be the Game of the Year in the conference.

JOE DOLAN, 89

Joe Dolan, 89, of Clymer, was promoted to heaven on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center with family by his side. Born on July ...

IUP Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative Offering Fall Lecture Series

The Dessy-Roffman Myth Collaborative at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will offer a fall lecture series starting September 11. The programs are free and open to the community.

WANDA FRYE, 66

Wanda J. Frye, 66, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 13, ...

MEASLES CASES CONTINUE TO SPREAD ACROSS STATE, REGION

Measles cases continue to spread in our region. The PA Department of Health reported a slight uptick in Indiana County in the number of cases from 8 t...

HOUSING COMMUNITY PLANNED FOR FORMER VFW GOLF COURSE SITE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP

Plans have been announced for a new housing community at the site of the former VFW Golf Course in White Township. Local businessman Jerry Tibbott say...

CRIMSON HAWKS KICK OFF THE SEASON TONIGHT AT ASHLAND

The long offseason is finally over and the IUP Crimson Hawks will kick off the football season tonight at Ashland. IUP and Ashland have played each ot...

CHAMBER BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION TO BE HELD TONIGHT

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce will induct the six people into the county Business Hall of Fame tonight. The six inductees were announced at t...

PIRATES’ COSTLY FIELDING MISCUE, SHAKY RELIEVER COST THEM A GAME

The Pirates let another one slip away last night, losing the second game of their series with San Francisco. Joe Block has the story. Shortstop Konnor...

RODGERS LOOKS AHEAD TO START OF FINAL SEASON

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers met the media yesterday to talk about the end of training camp and the transition to regular season prep for the op...

WEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS: VOLLEYBALL, GOLF

VOLLEYBALL Conemaugh Township topped Penns Manor in straight sets (20-25 13-25 11-25). For the Comets, Josie Matko had 7 kills, Adia Lieb and Marcy Me...

CASTILLO BLAST, BIG FOURTH INNING PROPEL CURVE TO WIN

Jesus Castillo homered and Easton Carmichael had two hits as Altoona beat Harrisburg, 7-3. After Castillo's two-run shot in the third inning, the Curv...

Avonmore Harvest Jubilee to be held

The 2026 Avonmore Harvest Jubilee will take place Sept. 18 and 19 in Avonmore with a theme of “Red, White, and Jubilee!” honoring the 250th birthday of the United States.

Plum High School to hold reunion

The Plum High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th class reunion Sept. 12 at the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Westover man sentenced in drug-related death in Clearfield County

Cherry Tree woman to join Westover-area man in long prison terms for the drug-related death of a Westover woman.

Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity will debate for Pennsylvania governor next month

Center, Burrell, Black Lick townships seek community benefits agreement over Homer City power plant

Center, Burrell and Black Lick townships are seeking to hold HCR accountable for potential damages caused by the incoming power plant.

Heavy equipment to be shipped next week from Armstrong depot to Homer City

Hundreds of pounds of equipment will be shipped to the Homer City Energy Campus.

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TESTING AT ALL DISTRICT BUILDINGS

At a special meeting Wednesday night, the River Valley School Board approved mold testing service agreements with Ed Lampl of Environmental Moisture A...

Fleck again challenges county commissioners to act on his anti-NDA ordinance

A Caifornia attorney with Purchase Line roots said he will continue to bring his proposed ban on non-disclosure agreements to the Indiana County Commissioners, regardless of whether the county board will put it on its agenda.

Indiana Area officials confirm that bedbugs were suspected at district high school

Indiana Area officials confirm that insects were found on a student's clothing -- but not necessarily that they were bedbugs.

Indiana County Fair boasts multi-million-dollar tractor, agricultural equipment show

The Indiana County Fair displays around 125 antique tractors and $13 million worth of modern tractors and agricultural machinery.

First measles case reported in Armstrong County; Indiana is up from 8 to 9

Measles count is up to 540 in 36 counties.

INDIANA AREA HIGH SCHOOL DEALS WITH BEDBUG INCIDENT

Indiana Area High School was treated for an isolated case of bedbugs on Tuesday. According to Superintendent Rob Heinrich, three bugs were found on tw...

COMMISSIONER HESS HOLDS VIRTUAL “TOWN HALL” ON PROPOSED NON-DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE

A virtual "town hall" meeting was held Wednesday morning in connection with a proposed ordinance. Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess hosted the ...

MORE INFORMATION RELEASED ON DELIVERIES TO BE MADE TO HOMER CITY POWER PLANT SITE

More information has been released concerning the delivery of massive generating equipment to the natural gas-fired power plant going up in Homer City...

PIRATES WIN BIZARRE GAME IN FITTING FASHION

It doesn't get any weirder than last night at PNC Park, where the Pirates came up with a win...somehow. Joe Block has the recap. The win pulls the Pir...

SALTSBURG ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ON REMOTE LEARNING AFTER AIR QUALITY ISSUES

The River Valley School District has put the Saltsburg Elementary School on remote learning for now as they deal with their own air quality issues. Ai...

TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL GOLF, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER RESULTS

GOLF Homer-Center remains red-hot on the golf course, winning their sixth straight match to start the season, by 58 strokes over Conemaugh Township. T...

AT LEAST ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN CRASH IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP

At least one person was injured in a crash this morning on Chambersville Road. The crash was reported at 1:15 AM by Indiana County 911 as they sent th...

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

An Indiana man was charged in Jefferson County with punching a woman in a vehicle when she refused to give him her cell phone. Court documents show 50...