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  1. AULTMAN FIRE COMPANY RECEIVES NEW TRUCK

    Aultman fire department has a new fire truck. The fire company added Tanker 274, a 2100 gallon truck to its fleet last Friday. Aultman Fire Department...

    WCCS Radio

  2. BUCS STAGGER INTO MILWAUKEE AFTER ANOTHER LOSS TO REDS

    A week ago the Pirates were tied for the third Wild Card playoff slot in the National League. Now, after a 2-5 week, the Bucs are three-and-a-half gam...

    WDAD

  3. McCARTHY EAGER TO WATCH STEELERS PRACTICING IN PADS THIS WEEK

    The Steelers put on the pads today for the first time in training camp, and coach Mike McCarthy can't wait. He says that even with his ban on tackling...

    U92.5

  4. CASTILLO, DUMITRU TEAM UP TO LEAD CURVE OVER BAYSOX

    Jesus Castillo's two-out bases-loaded flare dropped in for a game-winning walk-off single as Altoona topped Chesapeake 4-3 last night, earning a serie...

    Cat Country 106.3

  5. INDIANA COUNTY ENDOWMENT TAKES UP CHALLENGE GRANT

    The Indiana County Endowment has announced that a donor has committed to a $25,000 matching grant to the permanent endowment fund. The Endowment, whic...

    WCCS Radio

  6. SCHOOL BOARDS PREPARE FOR START OF NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

    With the arrival of August, the area's school boards are gearing up for the start of a new academic year, with five of Indiana County's seven school b...

    WDAD

  7. ATTORNEYS MAKE FILINGS IN WEISS RETRIAL

    With just over three weeks away from the scheduled first day of jury selection for the Ronald Weiss murder retrial, there have been a couple of court ...

    U92.5

  8. ANOTHER SETBACK FOR FOLEY IN MURDER CONVICTION APPEAL

    The court-appointed attorney for Kevin Foley has filed a motion in State Superior Court to withdraw from Foley's appeal of his murder conviction. Mich...

    Cat Country 106.3

  9. ARIN I.U. 28 CONDUCTING WORKFORCE STUDY

    An online survey is being conducted by ARIN Intermediate Unit to help the Armstrong and Indiana County Career Pathways Partnership identify current an...

    WCCS Radio

  10. DRUM CORPS WILL TAKE THE FIELD AT MILLER STADIUM TODAY

    You have a second chance today to see a world-class drum corps in a live rehearsal at George P. Miller Stadium at IUP. After the Music City Drum &...

    WDAD

  11. BUCS SNAP LOSING STREAK WITH OPPORTUNISTIC OFFENSE, STRONG PITCHING

    Despite an hour and 46 minute rain delay in the sixth inning, the Pirates and Braxton Ashcraft snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over C...

    U92.5

  12. STEELERS ANNOUNCE HALL OF HONOR CLASS, WILL PAD UP ON MONDAY

    Steelers coach Mike McCarthy led his team through the final acclimation workout of training camp on Saturday. The team is off today and the first prac...

    Cat Country 106.3

  13. BAYSOX EDGE CURVE IN SLUGFEST

    Altoona had a season-high seventeen hits, including an inside-the-park home run by Will Taylor, but the Curve gave up two runs in the top of the ninth...

    WCCS Radio

  14. Latest podcast discusses agriculture, conservation and rural health

    Latest IUP-IRMC Rural Health Pulse podcast discusses agriculture, conservation and rural health.

    The Indiana Gazette

  15. IUP bans electronic personal mobility devices, limits e-bikes on campuses

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania bans electronic personal mobility devices, limits e-bikes on Indiana, Punxsutawney campuses.

    The Indiana Gazette

  16. IUP staff and family members tour Homer City Energy Campus

    Homer City Generation LP offers a tour of the power plant campus in Center and Blacklick townships to IUP staff, family and others.

    The Indiana Gazette

  17. RED KNIGHTS PREP FOR TEDDY BEAR FUN RIDE

    The Red Knights Motorcycle Club will hold its annual Teddy Bear Fun Ride tomorrow. This marks the 14th year of the ride that benefits Renda Media's Te...

    WDAD

  18. IUP BANS E-SCOOTERS, SIMILAR DEVICES ON CAMPUS

    IUP is implementing a new policy concerning E-Scooters and similar electronic devices. Starting today, the new policy prohibits the use of E-Scooters,...

    U92.5

  19. CLYMER POLICE ASKING PARENTS TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT PROPERTY RESPECT

    Police in Clymer are asking parents to remind their kids about respecting others property. The request comes after juveniles were seen throwing rocks ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  20. O’HEARN INJURED AS PIRATES LOSE TO REDS

    The Pirates woes continue as Paul Skenes looked ineffective again last night, one key Pirates player was injured, and they dropped another close one t...

    WCCS Radio

  21. AGER GOES SIX INNINGS, STRIKES OUT FIVE IN ALTOONA WIN OVER BAYSOX

    The Altoona Curve picked up their second win in a row on with a 4-1 victory over the Chesapeake Baysox. Altoona starter Matt Ager was lights-out, goin...

    WDAD

  22. STEELERS HAVE “EXTENDED MOCK GAME” AT FRIDAY’S TRAINING CAMP

    Steelers training camp yesterday was a lighter practice as the players went without helmets on its third acclimation day. Head coach Mike McCarthy sai...

    U92.5

  23. PENGUINS SIGN TOMMY NOVAK TO THREE-YEAR EXTENSION

    The Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension. The deal starts with the 2027-28 season, and will carry a salary cap hit of $...

    Cat Country 106.3

  24. THREE-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON PORTION OF ROUTE 422

    A portion of 422 has re-opened following a three-vehicle accident this afternoon. Indiana County 911 reported the accident at 2:23 p.m. for a location...

    WCCS Radio

  25. IUP E-Scooter and Electronic Device Policy for IUP Buildings, Outdoor Spaces Goes Into Effect Aug. 1

    Following concerns raised about the safety of pedestrians, drivers, and users of electronic mobile devices, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has adopted a new policy that prohibits electronic personal mobility devices on IUP property, both in all IUP-owned and managed buildings and outdoor spaces on the Indiana and Punxsutawney campuses.

    IUP News

  26. VATTER SWORN IN AS NEW PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK OF COURTS

    This morning, Amanda Vatter was sworn in as Indiana County's new Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. She takes over for Randy Degenkolb, who is retiring...

    U92.5

  27. OLIVIA GRACE SHAW

    Olivia Grace Shaw, infant daughter of John and Emily Shaw of Lucernemines, Pennsylvania, was called home to heaven far too soon on July 28, 2026, just...

    U92.5

  28. GARY RAY ROHRABAUGH, 70

    Gary Ray Rohrabaugh, 70, of Homer City, passed away on July 29, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1956, in Johnstown, Pennsylvan...

    U92.5

  29. BLAIRSVILLE POLICE ARREST BURGLARY SUSPECT, MAN WANTED ON WARRANT

    Blairsville Borough Police on Wednesday arrested a Philadelphia man accused of two different burglaries. Police say 18-year-old Reginald Henderson, Jr...

    Cat Country 106.3

  30. SPC awards $200,000 for design work on Indiana's Eighth Street Initiative

    Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission helps fund design work on the Eighth Street Initiative.

    The Indiana Gazette

  31. IUP VISITS HCG SITE

    On Wednesday, Homer City Generation welcomed leaders, faculty and staff from IUP to the energy campus for a guided tour of the site. The visit is mean...

    WCCS Radio

  32. IUP NAMES NEW COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ADMISSIONS RECRUITING SPECIALIST

    IUP has named a new admissions recruiting specialist and counselor for the new College of Osteopathic Medicine. Joel Bonnaud holds certifications in A...

    WDAD

  33. SEARCH DETAIL, CAR CRASH AMONG CALLS FOR INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON THURSDAY

    Indiana County's first responders had a relatively quiet day with just a few calls for service. One of those calls was for a search detail that starte...

    U92.5

  34. TODAY MARKS FINAL DAY FOR PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK OF COURTS RANDY DEGENKOLB

    Today marks the last day of Indiana County's longtime Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts Randy Degenkolb. He has served in that position since January o...

    WCCS Radio

  35. BUCS DROP THIRD STRAIGHT, FALL TO .500 WITH LOSS TO REDS

    A tough week continues for the Pirates, who lost their third straight game last night in the opener of an eight-game, two-city road trip. Joe Block re...

    WDAD

  36. McCARTHY WORKS STEELERS HARD AND FAST AT ST. VINCENT

    It was another high-energy practice yesterday for the Steelers at St. Vincent, with coach Mike McCarthy sarcastically noting that they have to be fast...

    U92.5

  37. CURVE SLUGS OUT WIN OVER BAYSOX

    Altoona's hitters came to play last night and they were needed, as their pitchers were battered again in a 14-10 Curve win over Chesapeake. Catcher Ea...

    Cat Country 106.3

  38. PSAC VIRTUAL MEDIA DAY WILL BE NEXT WEEK

    The PSAC has announced that the 2026 Football Preseason Polls will be revealed next Thursday afternoon (August 6) during the conference's "Virtual Med...

    WCCS Radio

  39. BLAIRSVILLE HOLDS SECOND PUBLIC FORUM ON INCREASED TRUCK TRAFFIC

    Thursday night, Blairsville Mayor Michael Walstrom hosted a second public forum on the topic of incrased truck traffic. While Mayor Walstrom said the ...

    WDAD

  40. IUP chooses recruiting specialist and counselor for College of Osteopathic Medicine

    IUP chooses recruiting specialist and counselor for College of Osteopathic Medicine.

    The Indiana Gazette

  41. PENELEC REPORTS OUTAGE AFFECTING PORTION OF INDIANA BOROUGH

    Some Penelec customers in Indiana are currently experiencing an outage. According to its outage tracker, Penelec says that 1,460 customers are current...

    U92.5

  42. SPC ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR INDIANA, ARMSTRONG COUNTIES

    The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission has announced over $30.7 million in regional federal discretionary funding for projects across the region, in...

    Cat Country 106.3

  43. Forensic Archaeology Public Day - August 5th!

    Have you ever wanted to learn more about the forensic sciences? The Forensic Science Field School will host a Public Day on Wednesday, August 5 , a unique opportunity to see how ...

    Indiana Area School District

  44. Township Office Closed to the Public

    Please be advised that the White Township Municipal Office will be closed to the public beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. During this time, the office will not be open for in-person

    White Township

  45. SECOND PUBLIC MEETING ON BLAIRSVILLE TRUCK TRAFFIC TO BE HELD TONIGHT

    Tonight is the second public meeting in Blairsville Borough to talk about traffic problems related to large trucks rolling through the area. Last mont...

    WCCS Radio

  46. MCINTYRE WOMAN CHARGED WITH FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF OLDER ADULT OR CARE-DEPENDENT PERSON

    A McIntyre woman is facing charges of financial exploitation of an older adult or care-dependent person along with theft by deception and access devic...

    WDAD

  47. CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY ON SUNDAY

    The Cherryhill Township fire department is getting ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary this weekend. The key part of that will be an open house th...

    U92.5

  48. BUCS CAN’T SOLVE DIAMONDBACKS’ RODRIGUEZ

    Except for a few outbursts, the Pirates have been struggling on offense lately, and yesterday against Arizona, they ran into another tough lefthander....

    Cat Country 106.3