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  1. SENTENCING HEARING CONTINUED FOR TWO CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING, KILLING HAYDEN GAREFFA

    Sentencing hearings for two people charged with kidnapping and murdering Hayden Gareffa in 2022 have been continued. The attorneys for 24-year-old Iss...

    U92.5

  2. ROXIE L. MILES, 78

    Roxie L. Miles, 78 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital. She was born November 10, 1947 to Rob...

    Cat Country 106.3

  3. Do you remember when?

    Most of you reading this were born at the end of the Golden Era of Radio and during the infancy of television. We have lived through the Golden Era of Television. Now we are in a new frontier of media including the internet, smart phones, smart televisions, and Echo Dots. Television programs, podcasts, and social media are all watched on demand. While I am not a big fan of all the changes, I have accepted them. My grandparents and great grandparents probably went through similar thought...

    Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County

  4. Healthy Kids Running Series is BACK!

    Join HKRS as they encourage kids to adopt an active, healthy lifestyle through their five week fall program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Come see what the excitement is all a...

    Indiana Area School District

  5. BUCS TAKE DOWN BOSOX FOR SERIES WIN

    The Pirates rebounded from a shutout loss on Saturday with an offensive burst on Sunday. Joe Block has the story. ALTOONA CURVE Altoona was rai...

    U92.5

  6. IUP PREVIEW: JACK BENEDICT LOOKS AT CRIMSON HAWKS’ RUNNING BACK CORPS

    Seventeen days until kicking off the 2026 season at Ashland, the IUP football team is back to work today as training camp continues at Miller Stadium....

    Cat Country 106.3

  7. STEELERS GET TESTY AT ST. VINCENT

    UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, the Steelers have cancelled the final public practice session of training camp at Saint Vincent College. Th...

    U92.5

  8. TWO PEOPLE TO BE SENTENCED TODAY IN CONNECTION WITH GAREFFA KIDNAPPING, KILLING

    Sentencing hearings are scheduled for today for two of the people involved in the kidnapping and killing of Hayden Gareffa in 2022. Hearings for 24-ye...

    Cat Country 106.3

  9. CAR CRASH AMONG FIRST RESPONDER CALLS ON SUNDAY

    Indiana fire crews were up early on Sunday for a rollover crash in White Township. The call went out at 6:07 AM for the crash on Warren Road near the ...

    WCCS Radio

  10. Manzi, Ziccarelli testify about lack of a sentencing framework for second-degree murder

    Manzi, Ziccarelli testify about lack of a sentencing framework for second-degree murder.

    The Indiana Gazette

  11. GRAY SHUTS DOWN BUCCO BATS IN BOSOX SHUTOUT

    Veteran right-hander Sonny Gray has only a 7-6 career record against the Pirates, so he only seems to dominate them all the time. But he dominated Sat...

    U92.5

  12. TAYLOR, GRAY BOTH COLLECT FOUR HITS AS CURVE BLAST RUBBERDUCKS

    Will Taylor and Murf Gray each had four hits, Taylor blasting a three-run home run, as Altoona clobbered Akron, 12-3 on Saturday. Matt King, Jesus Cas...

    WCCS Radio

  13. A LIGHT DAY AT ST. VINCENT FOR McCARTHY AND THE STEELERS

    In their first workout since Thursday's preseason opener, the Steelers held a brief practice in helmets but not pads at St. Vincent College in Latrobe...

    U92.5

  14. START OF SCHOOL IN INDIANA COUNTY IS AROUND THE CORNER

    Another week of summer fun and then it's back to school for students across Indiana County. Purchase Line will lead the county's school districts into...

    WCCS Radio

  15. CONTRACT TALKS BEGIN FOR FACULTY AT STATE SYSTEM SCHOOLS

    Negotiations began last Wednesday on a new contract for faculty at IUP and the other State System of Higher Education universities. Separate talks on ...

    WDAD

  16. MOVE-IN FOR NEW STUDENTS CONTINUES AS START OF CLASSES NEARS

    Move-in weekend continues today for first-year and transfer students at IUP. About 900 arrived yesterday and 800 more are expected today between 9 AM ...

    U92.5

  17. FUN AT THE FAIRS BEGINS THIS WEEK!

    Fair season arrives in the area with the opening of the Dayton Fair this week. After pre-fair activities yesterday, including some of the judging of e...

    Cat Country 106.3

  18. ANALYSIS POINTS TO URGENCY FOR MORE GAS AND COAL GENERATION

    In an analysis published Friday by the website The National Interest, authors Matthew Sawoski and Max Pyziur of the Energy Policy Research Foundation ...

    WCCS Radio

  19. DOAK WINS BISHOP GUILFOYLE INVITATIONAL

    Brady Doak of River Valley took first place in Friday's Bishop Guilfoyle Invitational at Park Hills. Brady shot a 1 over par round of 71. The River Va...

    WDAD

  20. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH TO BE HELD TODAY

    A portion of School Street in Indiana is closed this morning for the annual Back To School Bash. The annual faith-based community event will provide c...

    Cat Country 106.3

  21. MOVE-IN WEEKEND STARTS TODAY FOR IUP FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

    Today is the first of two move-in days for first year students at IUP. Expect an increased amount of foot and vehicle traffic in and around campus tod...

    WCCS Radio

  22. VEHICLE CRASH, AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS REPORTED FRIDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911

    Only one vehicle accident was reported by Indiana County 911 yesterday. That crash was on Fox Road in East Wheatfield Township at 9:08 PM. Armagh/East...

    WDAD

  23. APOLLO MAN CHARGED WITH VOTING TWICE IN THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

    An Apollo man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for casting multiple votes during the 2024 general election. The two count indictment accuses ...

    U92.5

  24. PCCD ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR SCHOOL SAFETY

    Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency announced the distribution of state money to schools for safety. The commissio...

    Cat Country 106.3

  25. PIRATES DOUBLE UP RED SOX TO START WEEKEND SERIES

    On the night that the Pirates honored Josh Harrison for his contributions to the team, they pulled off a nice win against the Boston Red Sox. Joe Bloc...

    WCCS Radio

  26. LEADOFF HOMER DOOMS CURVE AS AKRON TAKES FOURTH GAME IN SERIES

    The Curve's struggles against the Akron Rubber Ducks continued with a 7-1 loss Friday night. Akron's Ryan Cesarini hit a leadoff home run on the game'...

    U92.5

  27. STEELERS’ BENTON SIGNS FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

    As the Steelers return to Saint Vincent for the final three days of training camp, one will have the largest contract for a defensive lineman in team ...

    WDAD

  28. Apollo-area man charged with voting for president in Pa., Alaska

    Apollo area man indicted for voting twice for President in 2024.

    The Indiana Gazette

  29. IUP to begin new academic year with move-in, Welcome Week events

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomes students for the 2026-2027 academic year with a number of Welcome Week events starting Saturday.

    The Indiana Gazette

  30. NEW CUBAN RESTAURANT OPEN IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA

    A new Cuban restaurant is now open in downtown Indiana. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday for Cuban Corner Caf at 70...

    Cat Country 106.3

  31. Multiple calls go out for traffic safety as Labor Day, fall classes approach

    Traffic safety is emphasized from various corners.

    The Indiana Gazette

  32. Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in United Healthcare CEO's murder

    Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty to stalking in New York murder case.

    The Indiana Gazette

  33. MICHAEL PARR, 82

    Michael Dillin Parr, 82, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife by h...

    WCCS Radio

  34. NANCY COLLESAR, 89

    Nancy Kathryn (Pappal) Collesar, 89, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home. Nancy was born, March 3, 19...

    U92.5

  35. ABRAHAM A. KENNEDY, 91

    Abraham A. Kennedy, 91, of Punxsutawney, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home. He was born July 17, 1935, in Ramsaytown, PA, a son of the late J...

    WCCS Radio

  36. NORMAN EUGENE FETTERHOFF, 86

    Norman Eugene Fetterhoff, 86, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at home. He was born in Punxsutawney on May 12, 1940, a son ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  37. EUGENE (GENE) DUANE SMITH, 63

    With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Eugene (Gene) Duane Smith, age 63, of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who passed away on Tuesday, Aug...

    WDAD

  38. PIRATES ROUT MARLINS TO SALVAGE THREE-GAME SERIES

    After two games of lackluster offense and pitching, the Pirates put it together to rout the Miami Marlins and salvage the three-game series. Joe Block...

    Cat Country 106.3

  39. ALTOONA DROPS THIRD STRAIGHT GAME TO RUBBER DUCKS

    For the third straight night, the Altoona Curve fell to the Akron Rubber Ducks, this time by a score of 4-2. In his third start of the season for Alto...

    WCCS Radio

  40. BACKUP QB’S STEAL SHOW IN STEELERS PRE-SEASON WIN OVER GREEN BAY

    The Steelers' young backup quarterbacks are making an impression following last night's preseason game as Pittsburgh sailed past the Packers to a fina...

    Cat Country 106.3

  41. NEW EXHIBIT AT STEELERS HALL OF HONOR CELEBRATES 2026 DRAFT

    Before yesterday's game, the Steelers introduced a new exhibit in the Hall of Honor that focuses on the 2026 draft that the city hosted. Pittsburgh Ma...

    WCCS Radio

  42. IUP FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMP CONTINUES

    Training camp continues for the IUP football team and not only is the quarterback position up for grabs, but so are the wide receiver positions. Jack ...

    U92.5

  43. CUBAN CORNER CAFE OPENS DOORS TODAY

    A new restaurant is opening its doors in downtown Indiana. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting today at 4 for Cuban Corn...

    WCCS Radio

  44. TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED THURSDAY

    Two vehicle accidents were reported yesterday by Indiana County 911. The first was reported at 7:47 a.m. yesterday morning for a location on Five Poin...

    Cat Country 106.3

  45. IUP ALUMNUS DONATES $25K TO IMPACT 150 CAMPAIGN

    An IUP alumnus is giving back to his alma mater with a $25,000 donation. Patrick Wallace, a 1985 IUP management graduate and president of Covington In...

    Cat Country 106.3

  46. PENNDOT, STATE POLICE ISSUE REMINDER AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND

    PennDOT and Pennsylvania State Police are reminding drivers to celebrate responsibly this Labor Day weekend as part of a national crackdown on impaire...

    WCCS Radio

  47. IUP Night at PNC Park

    On a warm August evening, PNC Park once again became a gathering place for generations of the IUP community.

    IUP News

  48. PAVING ON SMICKSBURG ROAD IN PLUMVILLE BEGINS AUGUST 27

    From the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is alerting drivers to a paving...

    WDAD