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Butler man, on probation there, is jailed in lieu of $50,000 bond for an Indiana incident

Indiana man arrested on drug charges by borough police with the help of the FBI and the Indiana County Task Force.

Stingers, Highlanders, Panthers look to hold title defense in Heritage Conference season

The 2026 season is finally set to kick off, with the Heritage Conference seeing three teams tie for the title last season. This season will be one to look out for. So, what does Week One hold for us?

Indians meeting Yellow Jackets for home opener, hope to take step in development

Indiana returns to Mark Zilinskas for his second season as the Indians’ head coach, and in his second home opener, they will host Freeport, which defeated them 28-0 last season.

Drug suspect jailed in lieu of $50,000 bond after IBPD/FBI warrant service

Emergency on Indiana's East End Thursday morning.

INDIANA MAN ARRESTED AS PART OF INCIDENT ON WATER STREET IN INDIANA BOROUGH

An Indiana man was taken into custody this morning in Indiana Borough on a drug-related charge in an incident on the borough's East side. Indiana Boro...

Indiana girls golf team wins first match of the season over Kiski Area 249-277

On a beautiful evening for golf, the IHS Girls’ Golf team welcomed the ladies from Kiski Area to the gorgeous, but difficult Indiana Country Club. Indiana continued to show major improvement as a team and received their first win of…

ROBERT WAYNE GARMON, 89

Robert Wayne Garmon, 89, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of Rainbow City, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at UPMC East in Monroevi...

Homer-Center looks to extend six-game home winning streak in season opener against Northern Cambria

After a six-win improvement last season, Homer-Center has real momentum heading into the 2026 season.

University Police Continue Support for IUP Food Pantry and Help Center

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Safety is continuing its tradition of supporting IUP’s Food Pantry and Help Center with a donation of food and nonperishable food products and $100.

Farmers Market Customer Survey

We want to know about your experience at the Indiana County Farmers’ Market! Please take our Customer Survey to provide feedback. The Indiana County Farmers’ Market is a community member…

INDIANA POLICE, FBI ATTEMPTING TO SERVE WARRANT IN INDIANA BOROUGH

UPDATE: Indiana Borough Police and resources from the FBI have safely taken a man inside the home at 195 Water Street into custody at 9:20 this mornin...

CRIMSON HAWKS JUST A WEEK FROM KICKOFF AGAINST ASHLAND

Coach Paul Tortorella's 25th-ranked IUP Crimson Hawks open their football season a week from tonight at 13th-ranked Ashland, and they held a scrimmage...

FIRE DAMAGES HOME IN WHITE TOWNSHIP

Four fire departments were called out to a fire at a home in White Township last night. Indiana County 911 reported the structure fire on Brady Drive ...

PIRATES’ OFFENSE POWERLESS AGAINST PADRES

The most telling shortfall of the Pirates' scant offensive output in recent weeks was more apparent yesterday. They can't drive in runs when they have...

MAN FACING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY

An Apollo man is due in district court today on charges of related to child pornography. Court documents show that a preliminary hearing is set for to...

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF TONIGHT

Tonight is the annual kickoff event for the United Way of Indiana County's 2026-27 fundraising campaign. The party to start the "Compassion in Action"...

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CHARGE TWO TEENS WITH SIMPLE ASSAULT

Indiana Borough Police have charged two teenagers with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct for an incident last Saturday morning. Office...

FINAL PRESEASON GAME TONIGHT, WITH ROSTER CUTS COMING

With NFL cutdown day coming on Sunday, the Steelers play their final preseason game tonight at Buffalo, and quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudol...

DOMBKOWSKI SPINS A GEM FOR CURVE

Nick Dombkowski retired the first twelve Erie batters and threw six no-hit innings as Altoona knocked off the SeaWolves, 6-1. His line for the night: ...

INDIANA GIRLS OUTSCORE KISKI AREA

The Indiana girls broke through for their first win of the season yesterday, topping Kiski Area by 28 strokes at the Indiana Country Club. Three India...

Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house

IRB Office Hours for the 2026–27 Academic Year

University Police Continue Support for IUP Food Pantry and Help Center

Police Log

Police reports from area law enforcement agencies.

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS HEAR FROM PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES OF JUNK VEHICLE ISSUE

White Township Supervisors continue to field comments on a proposed ordinance for junked, abandoned and nuisance vehicles. That ordinance is now out f...

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE CHARGES FILED IN CONNECTION WITH FIGHT

Three people from Blairsville are facing charges connected with a fight on August 6th. Blairsville Borough Police were called out around 10:30 PM to t...

McKenzie, Harris lead way as Rams beat Southmoreland by one stroke, 207-208

The Ligonier Valley boys golf team won a close battle against Southmoreland on Tuesday, 207-208.

Clymer Mine Explosion - 100 Years Ago

On the occasion of our 250th year as a nation, I reflect on those events that made up the tapestry that is America. Parades, fireworks, speeches, and flags are all in the mix of these activities. However, not all celebrations and anniversaries are occasions for joy: some call for somber reflection. One of these events happened 100 years ago in Clymer. August 26, 1926, was a warm summer day in Clymer, Pennsylvania. It was Thursday, but this would be a very different Thursday. This would...

IUP Students Complete Career and Leadership Skills Academy at S&T Bank

Five students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were selected for the 2026 Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a strategic collaboration between the PA Bankers Association, IUP, Shippensburg University, Commonwealth University, and Kutztown University.

COMMISSIONERS WILL LOOK INTO PASSING ORDINANCE THAT BANS COUNTY OFFICIALS SIGNING NDA’S

At a meeting this morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a motion to look into passing an ordinance that would ban any county official fro...

Welcome Back Transportation Update

From everyone at IASD: Welcome Back!

NANCY G. STEFFY, 75

Nancy G. Steffy, 75, of Indiana, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 11, 1951, in Indiana, she was the da...

DOROTHY I. RIDDLE, 79

Dorothy I. Riddle, 79, formally of Blacklick, passed away on August 19, 2026 at the Communities of Indian Haven, surrounded by her children and family...

JAMES MARTIN CLINE, 63

James Martin Cline, 63 of Indiana, PA, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born May 14, 1963 in Latrob...

EULAMAE STUCHELL, 90

Eulamae (Tyger) Stuchell, 90, of Creekside, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2026 at Beacon Ridge. She was born August 17, 1936, to Vernon H. and Tess...

Coleman, Shamany lead list of IUP Football breakout candidates

The No. 25 ranked Crimson Hawks open the season at Ashland on Sept. 3 and there are a lot of intriguing storylines heading into the 2026 season.

INDIANA COUNTY DA OFFERS FURTHER COMMENT ON RULING ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

Indiana County's District Attorney has offered further comment on his ruling on an officer-involved shooting in late June that left the suspect dead. ...

BLACK LICK MAN WANTED ON TWO WARRANTS ARRESTED YESTERDAY

A Black Lick man was arrested yesterday at a home in Center Township. State police say that 42-year-old Joseph Wissinger was wanted on two arrest warr...

CRUZ VS. MILLER TURNS OUT IN BUCS’ FAVOR AS OUTFIELDER LAUNCHES ROCKET

The Pirates and the Padres matched zeroes all the way to the ninth inning. Then the Bucs' Oneil Cruz came to the plate against the best closer in base...

CEREMONIES TODAY WILL HONOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAMPLE RUN MINE TRAGEDY

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County will honor those lost in a mining tragedy that happened 100 years ago today. On this day in ...

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO TALK NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS AND COUNTY POLICY TODAY

The Indiana County Commissioners will address an issue that has popped up as of late concerning A.I. data centers today. The issue is with non-disclos...

INDIANA LOSES FOR FIRST TIME, HOMER-CENTER STILL UNBEATEN

Indiana's boys golf team lost for the first time this season, dropping their Section match against Latrobe by eleven strokes. Indiana's 222 total at L...

STEELERS VETS PUT IN THE WORK ON LIMITED PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy appreciates the work that Jaylen Ramsey has put in to get himself up to speed after his return from the PUP list. Ramsey ...

CARMICHAEL WALKS OFF SEA WOLVES FOR CURVE COMEBACK WIN

Trailing 6-5 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Altoona rallied behind two walks, a game-tying single by Callan Moss, and a walk-off single by ...

EX-PEN HAYES SIGNS TO PLAY HOCKEY IN RUSSIA

Former Penguins forward Kevin Hayes has signed a one-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan in the Russian Kontinental Hockey League. He played 92 games for...

Welcome Week 2026

This past week, we welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus! We’re excited to see how our newest Hawks will make IUP their home over the next four years. Here’s a look at some of the moments that made Welcome Week so special.

Meeder’s strong day leads Wildcats to end Indiana’s winning streak

The Indiana boys golf team saw its winning ways come to an end Tuesday, falling to Greater Latrobe 211-222 and suffering its first loss of the season.

Wildcats slip past wolves, stay perfect at 4-0 on the links

It was a beautiful afternoon for golf at Chestnut Ridge, but the competition between the Homer-Center Wildcats and West Shamokin Wolves was anything but easy.