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I-ACT TEAM PREPARES FOR IUP HOMECOMING

On Monday, the Indiana Area Collaborative Team, better known as I-ACT held it's traditional meeting to prepare for IUP Homecoming Weekend. The team wa...

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Honored as Trailblazer in Healthcare by City & State

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose has been selected as a “Trailblazer in Healthcare 2026” by City & State Pennsylvania.

PENGUINS LOOK TO GROUND THE JETS TONIGHT

The Penguins have had their way with Winnipeg in their last two dozen games at home. They are 21-0-3 against the Jets going all the way back to 2007, ...

BATTERED STEELERS SEARCH FOR REPLACEMENTS FOR INJURED STARTERS

The Steelers' players are off today but coach Mike McCarthy's staff and the team's front office will be busy trying to plug some big holes, most notab...

INDIANA SCHOOL DISTRICT INVESTIGATING CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT

The Indiana Area School District is investigating a cybersecurity incident that affected a local district server. In a letter issued to the community ...

CLYMER MAN TO FACE PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY FOR SEPTEMBER INCIDENT

UPDATE: The hearing for Skyler Mogle was continued until November 9th. He is now free on $5000 bond. WHAT WAS FIRST REPORTED A Clymer man charged in c...

SUSPECT IN GAREFFA MURDER TO WITHDRAW PLEA TODAY

One of the defendants in the murder of Hayden Gareffa is expected to withdraw his guilty plea today in Indiana County Court. Court documents show that...

IUP TURNING INTO PSAC’S ESCAPE ARTISTS

The NCAA Division II football polls will be released today, and IUP, whom coach Paul Tortorella called "true cardiac kids" after Saturday's double-ove...

INDIANA’S BELL TO TAKE HIS SHOT AT MAKING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD

The WPIAL 3A golf championship will be decided today, and Indiana's Ryan Bell remains alive in the chase for a slot in the PIAA championship field. In...

BUCS’ PROPSECT SANFORD OFF TO GREAT START IN AFL

Last year, the Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez was the sensation of the Arizona Fall League. This year, it might be Wyatt Sanford's turn. The shortstop opene...

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Kintersburg Covered Bridge is temporarily under a roof in York County

A famed covered bridge in Indiana County is getting an overhaul in York County.

IASD measles plan to be posted this week on district website

Indiana Area School District posts its measles plan.

Police Log

Police reports from area law enforcement agencies.

Area blood drives scheduled

The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for the following dates:

Issues continue to evolve in 2026 gubernatorial campaign

A look at the evolution of some issues in the 2026 election campaign.

'Let the good times roll': Indiana Elks Lodge #931 celebrates grand re-opening of bowling alley

Indiana Elks Lodge #931 celebrated the grand reopening of its bowling alley Friday after an $85,000 restoration project.

Six defendants are sentenced in Common Pleas Court

Friday activity in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

Thompson says a deadline is approaching for those seeking SBA flood aid

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson said a deadline is approaching for those seeking SBA flood aid.

White Township supervisors announce Home Farm Road closure for stormwater work

Home Farm Road (TR900) will be closed from Coates Lane (TR724) to the Intersection with Indian Springs Road (SR4422) at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will reopen to unrestricted traffic by Wednesday.

Portage holds off late Penns Manor push to snap losing skid

Portage’s offense proved to be very effective when the Mustangs had the opportunity to be on the field Friday night, no matter how short the possessions were.

Colts put last week’s loss behind them with 26-14 win over Wolves

Northern Cambria bounced back from its Coal Bowl loss Friday night, defeating West Shamokin 26-14.

Studer runs for 166 yards as Conemaugh Twp holds off Marion Center in 24-21 vicotry

Brandon Studer knew that his Conemaugh Township football team was good, but until the final seconds ticked off the clock on Friday night, he wasn’t sure just how good.

Maggs hits Johnson for game winning two point conversion in Hawks' double OT win over Edinboro

Look at the final stats and it doesn’t make sense that the IUP Crimson Hawks keep walking off field with another win.

Heritage soccer: Troutman scores seven goals; Kordell leads Indians

With just two weeks left in the regular season, here is the Heritage Conference soccer roundup.

Arone, Cobaugh combine for five touchdowns as Wildcats win third straight, 44-0 over Dragons

Homer-Center was looking to extend its winning streak to three games, and it did just that Friday night as the Wildcats took control early and never looked back, taking down Purchase Line 44-0.

Indiana embraces must-win mentality after close loss at Hampton

In a pivotal section matchup, Indiana had two second half opportunities to tie the score against Hampton on Friday night but were unable to get out of their own way.

River Valley bounces back in 42-14 win over United Valley

The River Valley Panthers hosted the United Valley Lions on Friday night. With a 3-2 record, the Panthers were coming off a 23-17 loss to the Homer-Center Wildcats. Meanwhile, the Lions had just earned their first win of the season against Conemaugh Valley.

GOLF: Hawks post third consecutive top-10 finish

Foust accounts for three touchdowns as Rams improve to 6-0

Ligonier Valley stayed undefeated with a 52-7 win over Brownsville on Friday.

Dailey throws three touchdowns; Vikings stay undefeated in conference play

Chris Dailey threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns to help Apollo Ridge stay undefeated in conference play and improve to 5-1 overall.

FIREFIGHTERS DIPATCHED FOR EARLY-SUNDAY FIRES

Indiana County firefighters were summoned for two structure fires early on Sunday. The first dispatch was at 3:47 AM for a working residential fire al...

COMMISSIONERS MAY CONSIDER ANOTHER COMMENT WINDOW FOR DATA CENTER

At last week's board meeting of the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce, Byron Stauffer Jr. of the Office of Planning and Development told the director...

WHITE TOWNSHIP EXPLORES POSSIBLE RV PARK REGULATION

White Township has published a draft of proposed changes to its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), regarding the development and regu...

I-ACT TO PLAN FOR IUP HOMECOMING WEEKEND AT MONDAY MEETING

Members of the Indiana Area Collaborative Team (I-ACT) will hold an all-stakeholders meeting this week at the KCAC to discuss the upcoming IUP Homecom...

SCHOOL BOARDS, STATE SYSTEM GOVERNORS TO MEET THIS WEEK

The Purchase Line school board meets for a work session on Monday with a mostly routine agenda that includes a number of new and revised policies. The...

THREE SUPERLOADS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED THIS WEEK

Another superload of equipment bound for the Homer City Generating Energy Campus will move out on Monday from the Schenley Dock, making its way toward...

STATUS CONFERENCE FOR ACCUSED MURDERER ROBERT JACK ON COURT SCHEDULE

The court schedule this week includes a status conference for 21-year-old Robert Jack, who is scheduled to appear before Westmoreland County Judge Meg...

NEW PROGRAM HELPS WATER, SEWER CUSTOMERS COVER REPAIR COSTS

Indiana Borough has begun a new "service line protection program" for homeowners who wish to purchase coverage for water and sewer line maintenance an...

SUNDAY HUNTING BEGINS TODAY, LASTS THROUGH DEER SEASON

Today is the first Sunday of archery deer hunting season. Pennsylvania hunters gained thirteen more Sundays under the new deer hunting regulations thi...

CRIMSON HAWKS SURVIVE ANOTHER DOUBLE-OT THRILLER

IUP has made a habit of playing razor-close games and they did it again on Saturday, winning their second double-overtime heart-stopper this season. J...

PENGUINS RECOVER FROM STUMBLE, BEAT MONTREAL IN OVERTIME

The Penguins fell back into their old habits last night, taking a big lead and blowing it, but it's a new season and they recovered from the stumble f...

FORMER HOMER-CENTER COACH ESPOSITO RESIGNS AT DERRY

The longtime boys basketball coach at Derry Area High School has resigned. According to TribLive.com, Tom Esposito, who began his coaching career at B...

Study Abroad Saturday: Abroad on a budget

In 2018, my whole world changed. No, I am not talking about the Winter Olympics, the Super Blue Blood Moon or even almost failing Algebra I.

JOHN CHOMA, 87

John Choma, 87 of Homer City, died recently. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Homer...

TODAY MARKS START OF ARCHERY DEER SEASON

Today marks the start of Archery Deer season across the state. Hunters are headed out into the wilderness today for the first deer season of 2026. The...

TEENS CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT FOR FIGHT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING

Two teenagers were charged with harassment for an incident early Friday morning in Indiana. Borough police were called out for an incident at 1:20 AM ...