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Hess to join Fleck interactive town hall meeting on 'Banning Secret Deals'

Commissioner Sherene Hess said she'll join in an interactive town hall arranged by California attorney J. Byron Fleck.

Downtown Indiana Inc. plans annual community meeting

Downtown Indiana Inc. holds its annual community meeting Wednesday.

Steffee named to City & State PA 'Who's Who in Labor 2026'

Homer City's Shawn Steffee is named to "who's who in labor" by statewide online publication.

Libertarians join chorus against proposed state health regulations

Libertarians join chorus against state health rewrite; Trajan Jones urges lawmakers to "get to work;' and the state troopers' union endorses Shapiro.

New fair queen seeks to expand program, encourage younger generation

As she begins to settle in her role as 2026 Indiana County Fair Queen, Abbi States hopes to bring more girls into the 37-year-old pageant during her year-long reign.

Ox Hill Community Fair sets schedule for 91st year

Holding to its tradition of opening “always the week of Labor Day,” Ox Hill Community Fair organizers are preparing to open its gate for the communities in South Mahoning Township and beyond.

Community Youth Choir returns September 1st

Community Youth Choir restarts September 8, 2026 at Horace Mann at 4pm. Information Session is September 1, 2026 at 6pm (online) Visit www.wholeunity.org for more informat...

IHS Sailing Club student receives US Certification

Emory Derry is president of the IHS sailing club and completed a US Sailing certification this summer at Yellow Creek State park with Sylvan Sailing instructors. She is now able t...

Fox Squirrels are more common in our area during fall

A soft sprinkle ushered in the beginning of the week and had squirrels scurrying into the late morning. With a new moon and month in motion, surely they sensed the approaching change in season. A variety of fruits and nuts…

White Township Meeting Information

September 2 | Planning Commission Review Meeting – 8:30 AM – AGENDA September 8 | Planning Commission Meeting – 6:30 PM September 9 | Board of Supervisors Meeting – 1:00 PM September 15 | Municipal Authority Meeting – 1:00 PM September 22|

From Esso to Penske to Buc-ee's: The evolution of America's gas stations and auto centers

Well, it’s time once again to answer the “What happened to my favorite gas station?” questions I still receive regularly.

Early fall helps local fishers find more Walleyes in water for better trips

Walleye trollers can increase their efficiency by employing a two-way system that uses both unweighted flatlines and inline trolling sinkers, a versatile application that’s particularly effective when fish can be scattered at a variety of depths, such as they commonly…

Stingers look to take program to next level after conference and District 6 titles

What was not to like about Marion Center’s cross country team last year? The Stingers won the Heritage Conference title and the District 6 championship, sending their boys team to the state meet. Head coach Chris Peters had nothing but…

Indiana cross country looks to build off historic 2025 season while looking to make a name for itself

The Indiana cross country team is looking to build off one of the best seasons in program history after sending its girls team to the state meet for the first time in 45 years. Head coach Jamie Branan knows last…

Indiana Area runners shine under lights at HOKA night xC showcase

The Indiana Area cross-country team delivered an electrifying performance to kick off the fall season, leaving a major mark under the lights at the annual HOKA Night XC Showcase. Racing against a massive field, the boys and girls squads showcased…

HOMER-CENTER, LIGONIER VALLEY BUILDINGS CLOSED FOR MOLD, AIR QUALITY ISSUES

Both Homer-Center and Ligonier Valley school districts are delaying classes due to mold-related issues. On Friday, Homer-Center Superintendent Ralph C...

INDIANA RUNNERS OFF TO FAST START AT OHIO CROSS COUNTRY MEET

What a start to the cross country season for Indiana! The boys finished ninth overall out of sixty teams at the HOKA Night XC Showcase in Geneva, Ohio...

MAN CHARGED IN STABBING SCHEDULED TO BE SENTENCED TODAY

A Baltimore man is scheduled to be sentenced today in connection with a stabbing in Indiana Borough in January. Court documents show 31-year-old Detro...

FOX’S PIZZA IN INDIANA CLOSED

A pizza chain is closing it's downtown Indiana location. On Saturday, Fox's Pizza Den in Indiana announced the closure on the store's Facebook page. R...

BUCS WIN SERIES, GRIFFIN BEGINS REHAB WITH ALTOONA

The Pirates wrapped up their nine-game road trip with a series win in St. Louis. Joe Block recaps Sunday's win. The Pirates are off today and start a ...

Fall 2026 Sports Preview

The Crimson Hawks are back. Here’s how to follow along this fall.

INDIANA COUNTY FAIR NAMES 2026 FAIR QUEEN

The 2026 Indiana County Fair Queen was named on Sunday. Abbi States was named the 2026 Fair queen during the ceremonies at the Grandstand. A 17-year-o...

From IUP to Cornell: An Undergraduate’s REU Research Experience

Multiple cases are reported by judges of Indiana County Common Pleas Court

Cases in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

Abbi States crowned 2026 Indiana County Fair Queen

Abbi States, 17, of Rochester Mills, center, was named Indiana County Fair Queen Sunday at the Indiana County fairgrounds in Mack Park. She is the daughter of Luke and Ashley States and a senior at Marion Center High School.

Two-vehicle crash under investigation at key juncture in Shelocta

A state police spokesman said Sunday that the investigation continues into a Friday rush-hour two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Health Department proposal for regulations draws ire from legislators

Lawmakers, others question proposed new state Health Deparment regulations.

Fox's Pizza Den in downtown Indiana closes, citing 'challenges'

Downtown Indiana pizzeria closes.

Arone, Farrell each account for four touchdowns; Wildcats come from 15 points down to win in double OT

Just three points decided last season’s opener between Homer-Center and Northern Cambria.

AFS-USA Welcomes 16 Exchange Students from around the world to PA

AFS-USA Welcomes 16 Exchange Students from Around the World to Western Pennsylvania Sixteen high school exchange students from 15 countries are arriving in the greater Pittsbur...

UNITED TO START SCHOOL MONDAY, HOMER-CENTER SPLITS STUDENT BODY

The buses start rolling tomorrow as the school year begins for the United School District. That means Homer-Center will be the only school district no...

ATTORNEY GENERAL: WEISS WAS A “COLD-BLOODED KILLER”

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says he hopes Thursday's re-conviction of Ronald Weiss for the 1978 murder of Barbara Bruzda will provide a ...

CHANCELLOR SUGGESTS EXPLORATION OF THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE

In his new blog at the start of the academic year, State System of Higher Education Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino issues a warning about the proli...

PUC REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PENELEC SAVINGS, PUSHES FOR MORE ACTION

The Public Utility Commission has completed audits and "efficiency investigations" of six utilities and identified close to $50 million in real and pr...

CURVE BOW TO SEAWOLVES FOR SECOND STRAIGHT NIGHT

Altoona took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a Murf Gray sacrifice fly, but Erie scored six times off Peyton Stumbo in the second inning on their wa...

Panthers, Wildcats look to continue strong starts in week 2

Homer-Center and River Valley each got off to a 1-0 start on Friday and will look to improve to 2-0 next week.

HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY START DELAYED FURTHER DUE TO CLEANING EFFORTS

Homer-Center officials say more time is needed to remediate the mold found at the elementary building. In an update posted on the district's website, ...

ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES STATEMENT ON WEISS RETRIAL

Pennsylvania's attorney general has issued a statement on the guilty verdict in the retrial of Ronald Weiss. The 78-year-old man was convicted on Thur...

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING FIRE IN TRASH CAN IN WHITE TOWNSHIP PARK

State police are investigating a fire that was set at a White Township park. Indiana, Creekside, Homer City and Marion Center fire departments along w...

FOUR CRASHES REPORTED ON FRIDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911

Friday turned into a busy day for Indiana County first responders. Along with the fire in a trash can at Kennedy-King Park, there were four vehicle ac...

MARYLAND MAN ORDERED TO SERVE TIME IN INDIANA COUNTY JAIL FOR CHASE

A Maryland man was ordered to serve time in Indiana County Jail for leading police on a chase in Blairsville Borough earlier this year. Court document...

LEGISLATORS ADDRESS POWER PLANT ISSUES AT “EGGS AND ISSUES” CHAMBER EVENT

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce hosted Indiana County's state legislators for the annual "Eggs and Issues" breakfast, and the new natural-gas f...

ROUTS, DOUBLE-OVERTIME ROUND OUT WEEK ONE IN HERITAGE CONFERENCE

The first week of High School Football season in Indiana County featured a few routs and a double-overtime come-from-behind victory. The Homer-Center ...

INDIANA SHUT OUT IN FOOTBALL HOME OPENER

In WPIAL play, Indiana was shut out by Freeport. Mark Hilliard reports.

PIRATES FALL TO CARDINALS FRIDAY NIGHT

The Pirates woes continued last night with a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates only offense came as Jared Triolo hit an RBI single that...

CURVE WINNING STREAK SNAPPED WITH LOSS TO ERIE

The Altoona Curve's three-game winning streak was snapped by the Erie Seawolves coming away with a 9-4 victory last night at PNG field. After Altoona ...

STEELERS MAKE FIRST ROUND OF ROSTER CUTS

The Steelers announced the first round of roster cuts as they try to get the roster size down to 53 players by Sunday night. Among the 11 players in t...

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…