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McCARTHY HAPPY TO SEE PORTER AT WORK, BUT WILL HE PLAY IN OPENER?

Joey Porter Jr. practiced yesterday for the first time since the start of training camp but would not say if he's going to keep practicing as negotiat...

CURVE LET LEAD SLIP AWAY IN LOSS TO SENATORS

Altoona's Nick Dombkowski went five innings and gave up just one run on six hits, but Jaycob Deese surrendered three runs in his inning of work and th...

TRANSPORT OF MASSIVE ENERGY GENERATORS TO HCR CAMPUS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK

The Homer City Redevelopment power plant currently under construction in Center Township is prepping for the arrival of its generating equipment, and ...

Window Views: The wedding story - Part 1

Columnist Kylie Jasper provides a sneak peek into her wedding day...

County aims for ban on NDAs and a SALDO 'large utility load' amendment

Coverage of Wednesday's Indiana County Commissioners' meeting.

Rainbow Diamond Glass Club to meet

The Rainbow Diamond Glass Club will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at First Christian Church, 500 Water St., Indiana.

Despite Skovira’s 52, Rams can’t stop losing streak

The Ligonier Valley girls golf team looked to end its two-game losing streak Tuesday when it took on Oakland Catholic, falling 223-169.

Accident

Accident reports from area law enforcement agencies.

Democratic upset in red Butler County could point to broader political shifts

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS UPDATED ON POWER PLANT PROJECT

Tuesday night, the Center Township Supervisors were updated on many issues concerning the power plant project. The update came from John Clark, who is...

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES “NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE” SIGNS FOR BOROUGH ROADS

Tuesday night, Homer City Borough Council approved putting up new signs on some borough roads. Council approved the addition of "No Commercial Vehicle...

Wildcat golfers fire season-low 193 to stay unbeaten

The Homer-Center Wildcats continued their remarkable 2026 golf season Tuesday afternoon, posting their most impressive performance of the year with a 193-251 victory over the Conemaugh Township Indians on the front nine at Chestnut Ridge Golf Course. The Wildcats’ outstanding…

Suspect sought in theft from Indiana DG Market

From Indiana Borough Police Department

State police at Indiana getting five Autism Sensory Aid Bags

Amazon, Collaborative Autism Movement provide Autism Sensory Aid Bags for state police barracks. Indiana is getting five of the bags.

River Valley Saltsburg elementary students relocate, shift to remote learning due to mold

Saltsburg Elementary School students, grades pre-K through 5, were relocated to the River Valley STEAM Academy upon arrival Tuesday following air quality tests that uncovered airborne mold.

IUP basketball coach Joe Lombardi breaks Evergreen After School Club's Kiss-A-Pig donation record

Indiana University of Pennsylvania head basketball coach Joe Lombardi gave a smooch to Lincoln on Tuesday during the Evergreen After School Club’s 10th annual Kiss-A-Pig fundraiser at the Indiana County Fair.

PUC sees data centers adding to Pennsylvania's energy needs in years to come

Energy needs have been relatively stable in recent years, but could increase in the future, PUC projects.

Area schools show off their stuff at Indiana County Fair Band Night

Several area bands took part in the traditional Band Night event Tuesday at the Indiana County Fair as they wowed the crowd with their routines.

Unemployment continues on a downward slide in Indiana County

Unemployment continues a downward slide in Indiana County, and the rest of Pennsylvania for that matter.

Longtime Indiana rifle coach Hartman retires after 34 years with program

Sometimes coaches aren’t just leaders of their teams. Sometimes, they are the heart and soul of a program, building it from the ground up. Indiana’s rifle team had that in coach John Hartman.

Area blood drives set

The Red Cross has announced the following blood drives:

IUP Selected as One of Best Universities and Colleges in the Country by Washington Monthly

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for Washington Monthly’s annual “Best Universities and Colleges in the Country,” “Best Universities and Colleges in the Northeast,” and “Best Universities and Colleges Rural Areas” rankings.

INDIANA COUNTY’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS DOWN IN JULY

Indiana County's unemployment rate went down in the month of July. The Department of Labor and Industry reported that the seasonally adjusted unemploy...

IUP to Offer Annual Memorial Program to Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on September 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 Six O’Clock Series Opens With Presentation on “Rap And Resistance: Musical Influence” by IUP Alumnus McCool

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Six O’Clock Series opens on September 10 with a program by IUP alumnus Jeremy C. McCool on “Rap and Resistance: Musical Influence.” This presentation, and all programs in the Six O’Clock Series, begin at 6:00 p.m. and are free and open to the community.

Recognizing IUP Faculty Members Promoted in Academic Rank for 2026

The Office of the Provost has announced the promotion of several faculty members to full professor, effective for the fall 2026 semester.

POLICE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THEFT AT DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET IN INDIANA

Indiana borough police are investigating a theft at the Dollar General Market on South 7th Street last Wednesday. Officers say that the theft happened...

BAND NIGHT, KISS-A-PIG FINALE TO BE HELD TONIGHT AT INDIANA COUNTY FAIR

The Indiana County Fair's grandstand and track are expected to be busy tonight. At 6:30, the grandstand stage will host the results ceremony for the a...

LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOLS REMAIN CLOSED AS AIR QUALITY TESTING, MOLD REMEDIATION CONTINUES

Ligonier Valley Schools remain closed today as air quality testing and mold remediation continues at the district's four buildings. In a statement iss...

MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS DURING ST. PATRICK’S PARADE TO SERVE PROBATION

A man who entered guilty pleas for five cases, including one where he was charged with making threats during the Indiana St. Patrick's Day Parade will...

TWO CRASHES HIGHLIGHT CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON MONDAY

After a day without a call for service, Indiana County first responders were on the scene for two crashes yesterday. The first crash was on Olivet Roa...

STATE GAS PRICE AVERAGES JUMP AHEAD OF LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

Gas prices in Pennsylvania have spiked as we approach the Labor Day travel period, while the national average remains steady. The national average acc...

IUP NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

IUP has named the director of assessment and quality improvement for its new College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Charles Iadanza comes to IUP from Du...

SKENES TO FACE GIANTS TONIGHT, GRIFFIN TO REHAB WITH INDY

The Pirates are back home at PNC Park to start a series with the Giants tonight. Joe Block previews the pitching matchup. Skenes has only ever pitched...

DOMBKOWSKI NAMED PITCHER OF THE WEEK, TAKES THE MOUND TONIGHT

Altoona is in Harrisburg tonight to open a six-game series against the Senators, and the Curve will send left-hander Nick Dombkowski to the mound. Dom...

KHAN OFFERS INSIGHTS INTO STEELERS’ ROSTER DECISIONS

Steelers general manager Omar Khan met the media yesterday to talk about the team's decision-making in crafting the initial 53-man roster for this sea...

LEMIEUX SELLS PENGUINS OWNERSHIP STAKE

Mario Lemieux no longer owns a portion of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins legend and business partner Ron Burkle have sold their minority stake ...

LIMITED SCHEDULE OF MONDAY SPORTS

GIRLS SOCCER Indiana suffered a 9-0 loss to Plum. VOLLEYBALL Portage outlasted Johnstown, 3-2. For the Mustangs, Johann Noel had nine kills, Contessa ...

Elderton High School class of 1976 celebrates 50-year class reunion

On June 6, the 1976 Bicentennial Class of Elderton High School celebrated its 50-year class reunion at the Cherry Run Sportsman Club.

Fall Fashion Trends to Try This Season

IUP gets former Duquesne U. educator for administrative role

An educator with experience at Duquesne University’s Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine has been named director of assessment and quality improvement for the new Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Clinton Iadanza

Dr. Clinton Iadanza

Cook shoots 42 as Wolves take down Riverhawks, Rams in tri-meet

West Shamokin looked to continue its strong start to the season when it took on Armstrong and Valley in a tri-meet Monday, with the Wolves coming away with the win.

Doak helps Panthers improve to over .500, shoots 32 against Indians

To close out August, River Valley and Conemaugh Township battled in a conference showdown. Thanks to Brady Doak having a great day on the links, the Panthers improved to 4-3 on the season.

Ammunition found on Derry Area School District secondary campus

Ammunition was found on the eve of the new school year in a Derry Area secondary school building.

Hobbs sentencing continued; Mansfield, McFarlin among those sentenced Monday

Detrolen Hobbs sentencing continued; Chase Mansfield among those sentenced Monday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

PennDOT, state police prepare for the Labor Day weekend

PennDOT wants to prep motorists for the Labor Day weekend.

Derry uses massive second half to take down United, 9-0

Looking to bounce back from their loss last week, United stayed on the road Monday when they faced Derry, where the Trojans won easily, 9-0.