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Each weekend, read Happening Here to discover events throughout Indiana County.

Founders & Guardians: Katherine Johnson

“Like what you do, and then you will do your best.” — Katherine Johnson

Human Services Calendar

COMING EVENTS

Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

Indiana Free Library announces free programs for week

The Indiana Free Library invites the public to its free programs beginning Monday:

Highlanders explode for 50 points after Oleksa exits game

One player does not a team make, so it has long been rumored. But losing one’s most productive player does not help matters any.

Foust rumbles Rams to 42-0 victory over Commodores

Ligonier Valley was looking to open its season better than last season, when it took until Week 6 to finally earn its first victory. Thanks to Levi Foust, the Rams did just that, smashing Frazier, 42-0.

Vikings cruise to season-opening victory over Riverview thanks to big game from Wingard

Apollo-Ridge entered the new season looking to make a statement, and they did just that with an easy 42-19 victory over Riverview.

New Century Club to host a Forum on “The Constitution in Crisis?"

The New Century Club/Friends of the Library invites the public to attend a forum on the question, “The Constitution in Crisis?”

Burkett’s passing allows Mustangs to complete comeback in wild 31-29 win over Wolves

In a back-and-forth battle to open the season, West Shamokin and Portage went down to the wire, with the Mustangs pulling out a 31-29 victory on a late score.

Studer’s big day helps Indians ground Red Dragons 28-9

Greyson Studer was a man on a mission in Conemaugh Township’s 28-9 victory over Purchase Line to open the season.

Slovinsky shines in Stingers’ big win over Blue Jays in season opener

Marion Center enters the 2026 season looking to defend its three-way Heritage Conference title. Its first test was Conemaugh Valley, and the Stingers passed with flying colors, winning 56-0.

Persichetti’s big day leads Panthers to 42-12 victory over Comets to open 2026 season

The Ed Dalton era in River Valley enters Year 2 as he leads his Panthers into Clymer to take on Penns Manor, where they took down the Comets, 42-12.

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

HERITAGE CONFERENCE: Homer-Center 35 Northern Cambria 28 (2OT) Cambria Heights 50 United Valley 7 River Valley 42 Penns Manor 12 Marion Center 56 Cone...

Turnovers plague Indians in 22-0 loss to Yellow Jackets in season opener

The 107th season of Indiana football kicked off Friday with the Indians hosting Freeport. With a young squad looking to show the progress it has made this off-season, Indiana hoped to make a statement against a Yellow Jackets team it…

Police Log

Police reports from area law enforcement agencies.

AG Sunday says new scam targets patients using 'MyChart' programs

Attorney General Sunday said new scam targets patients using MyChart online portals to be aware of a phishing scam.

Homer City, IUP osteopathic college and Pa. budget among 'Eggs and Issues' topics

Indiana County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Eggs and Issues legislative breakfast in the dining room of the Hilton Garden Inn near the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus.

WATCH: INDIANA HIGH FOOTBALL SEASON STARTS TONIGHT

It's week one of the High School Football season and Indiana takes on Freeport. Watch the game on Renda Digital TV by clicking the player below.

WATCH: HOMER-CENTER WILDCATS FOOTBALL SEASON STARTS TONIGHT

Tonight, the Homer-Center Wildcats will start their 2026 campaign with a game against the Northern Cambria Colts. Watch the game in our viewer below.

Force leads way for Indians, shooting 38, but they fall to Warriors

Despite a strong effort from Chace Force, the Indiana boys golf team fell to Penn-Trafford, 206-210, on Thursday afternoon.

McCombie's sold day on links leads Indians past Chucks

The IHS Girls’ Golf team began a 4-game “road trip” Thursday afternoon as they traveled to face the Lady Chucks at Punxsutawney Country Club. It was beautiful weather for golf, and many great shots were made by both teams in…

Wildcats keep rolling as they cruise past Conemaugh Township

With rolling fairways stretching across the countryside and the Laurel Highlands rising in the distance, Oakbrook Golf Club provided a picturesque setting for Thursday afternoon’s matchup between the Homer-Center Wildcats and Conemaugh Township Indians. The Wildcats once again proved right…

IUP students complete Career and Leadership Skills Academy at S&T Bank

A Shelocta native is among five students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania who were selected for the 2026 Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a strategic collaboration between the PA Bankers Association, IUP and Shippensburg, Commonwealth and Kutztown universities.

Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky

Hawks enter 2026 season looking to improve on PSAC championship trip

Varsity football at IUP technically dates back to the 1880s, when Indiana State Normal School players took the field in leather helmets — if they wore headgear at all.

IUP's an unproven defense looks to shine with new challenges

If college football games were played on paper, the IUP coaching staff might have spent the summer staring at the defensive depth chart with a knot in their stomachs.

Hawks offense looks to keep fire power up in new season

If you look at the final statistics from IUP’s 2025 season, the asymmetry jumps off the page.

IUP looks to build up special teams in 2026 season

In college football, rebuilding a crucial part of a team from scratch usually means re-tooling the defense or the offensive line. Rarely does it center on the units that touch the ball only on fourth down or right after a…

PATRICK WARD McELHOES, 76

Patrick Ward McElhoes, 76 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at his home. He was born October 2, 1949 in Indiana, PA, the so...

DENZIL WILLIAM WOLVERTON, 61

Denzil William Wolverton, 61, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his home. Born in Philipsburg, Pa, on February 2, 1965, Denzil w...

AMY JOY BERTONCINI, 76

Amy Joy Bertoncini, 76 formerly of Shadyside, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Greene Health & Rehab Center, Greensburg...

Assessment Specialist Joins IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team

Clinton Iadanza, who has more than two decades of experience in education—including assessment, educational research, program evaluation, student support, and continuous quality improvement—has been selected to join Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine team as director of Assessment and Quality Improvement.

Third Annual IUP College of Health Sciences “Run for the Health of It” 5K Race Set for Sept. 27

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Health Sciences’ third annual Run for the Health of It fundraising 5K and one-mile walk will be held September 27, with free registration offered to all IUP students through the generosity of IUP 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Courtney Barilar Vose.

MORE MOLD REMEDIATION AT HOMER CENTER ELEMENTARY

Work continues to remediate mold at Homer-Center Elementary School but that project has grown to levels larger than anticipated. On Saturday, district...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF TONIGHT WITH FOUR GAMES ON RENDA MEDIA

The high school football season kicks off tonight with four games on our Renda Media network, including the start of Greg Page's twentieth season as h...

STEELERS TO MAKE ROSTER CUTS AFTER DROPPING PRESEASON FINALE

The Steelers built an early lead but ended up losing to Buffalo, 28-27 in the preseason finale last night. Top draft choice Max Iheanachor played for ...

BACK TO THE NL CENTRAL FOR THE BUCS IN ST. LOUIS

The Pirates are in St. Louis tonight for the opener of their three-game series against the Cardinals. Jared Jones (2-5, 4.76 ERA) starts for the Bucs ...

TWO HOMERS LEAD CURVE TO THIRD STRAIGHT WIN OVER SEAWOLVES

Altoona won its third straight game, topping Erie 9-5. Will Taylor bashed a three-run home run and Jesus Castillo added a solo shot. Matt King had thr...

HOMER-CENTER STILL UNBEATEN ON THE GOLF COURSE

Indiana suffered a second straight loss on the golf course yesterday, and it was another close one, by four strokes to Penn-Trafford. Chace Force led ...

MAN CHARGED IN BLAIRSVILLE CHASE DUE FOR SENTENCING TODAY

A Maryland man charged in connection with a chase in March of this year is scheduled to be sentenced today. Court documents show 26-year-old Diymon Wo...

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR PART OF CENTER TOWNSHIP

For those who listen to WCCS today, our AM signal will be interrupted today. A planned power outage from Penelec has been scheduled for the area of Ol...

WEISS FOUND GUILTY IN MURDER RE-TRIAL

An Indiana County Court jury has convicted Ronald Weiss again for the murder of Barbara Bruzda. After two days of testimony, the jury returned the gui...

UNITED WAY OF INDIANA COUNTY ANNOUNCES $750,000 GOAL

The United Way of Indiana County kicked off the 2026-27 campaign with a special event at the Indiana County Conservation District and the future Chall...

Weiss found guilty of first degree murder in retrial for Barbara Bruzda slaying

Weiss retrial jury deliberation, begun at 4:10 p.m. Thursday.

Indiana man gets jail time for indirect criminal contempt

Common Pleas Court activity (other than the Weiss retrial).

Fire sweeps through White Township house

Wednesday night house fire in White Township, battled by multiple companies.

Accident

Accident reports from area law enforcement agencies.