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  1. BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES TAR AND CHIP PAVING FOR SOME BOROUGH ROADS

    Tuesday night, Blairsville Borough Council approved paving some of the streets and alleys in town with tar and chips rather than blacktop. Borough Cou...

    WCCS Radio

  2. IUP extends dual-enrollment agreement with Penn Highlands to triple-degree option

    Nearly four years after they signed a dual admissions program agreement, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College announced development of a unique partnership that will allow eligible students to earn three college degrees in five years.

    The Indiana Gazette

  3. STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY IN HOMER CITY

    State Police are currently investigating a residential break-in that happened in Homer City Monday evening. Officials say the theft was reported this ...

    WDAD

  4. PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR SUSPECT IN AULTMAN STANDOFF DELAYED

    The preliminary hearing for an Aultman man charged in connection with a police standoff earlier this month has been continued. There's no word yet on ...

    U92.5

  5. IUP, PENN HIGHLANDS TEAM UP FOR THREE-DEGREE PROGRAM

    IUP and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College have announced a joint program to help students earn three college degrees in five years. The Triple ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  6. JOHN ELROY FRAMPTON, 92

    John Elroy Frampton, 92, of Reynoldsville, passed away peacefully at home on a beautiful Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving famil...

    Cat Country 106.3

  7. MANDY TACK, 50

    Mandy Marie (Cushey) Tack, 50, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 20, 2026, surrounded by the unwavering love of her family...

    U92.5

  8. HOWARD STIFFLER, 85

    Howard William Stiffler, born September 1, 1941, in Marion Center, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of family and friends ...

    U92.5

  9. FREDERICK FOSTER, 88

    Frederick Mack Foster, 88, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home. A son of the late Henry W. and Leona E. ...

    WDAD

  10. PATRICIA EISELMAN, 82

    Patricia Lou (Wilson) Eiselman, 82, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home. She was born in Indiana, PA on September 17, 19...

    U92.5

  11. IUP Students Complete Service-Learning Project at Navajo Nation

    Ten students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania completed a unique service-learning project at the Navajo Nation in Arizona as part of an anthropology class taught by Abigail Adams and Amanda Poole.

    IUP News

  12. IUP, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Partnership to Offer Triple Degrees in Five Years

    IUP and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College have developed a unique partnership to offer an opportunity for eligible students to earn three college degrees in five years. The Triple Degree Program offers students an associate, a bachelor’s, and a master’s degree through seamless pathways and taking advantage of accelerated admission to both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.

    IUP News

  13. Preschool Program at IHS

    There are only a few spots left in the 12pm-2pm time slot for IHS's 2026-2027 Preschool Program! Email Sarah Juart (sjuart@iasd.cc) and Marianne Brady (mabrady@iasd.cc) to secure ...

    Indiana Area School District

  14. AULTMAN MAN INVOLVED IN STANDOFF DUE IN COURT FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING

    An Aultman man charged in connection with a standoff with police on July 8th is due in district court today for a preliminary hearing. State police ha...

    U92.5

  15. PA GAS PRICE AVERAGE ABOVE $4 A GALLON ONCE AGAIN

    Gas prices on the rise once again, taking the average cost of a gallon in Pennsylvania above $4 once again. Pennsylvania's average as of this morning ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  16. ASHCRAFT STRUGGLES, BUCS FALL AT YANKEE STADIUM

    The Pirates fought hard last night but Jazz Chisholm made the difference for the Yankees. Joe Block recaps the Bucs' loss in the Bronx. The benches cl...

    WCCS Radio

  17. POST 493 DROPS OUT OF SENIOR LEGION CHASE

    Homer City Post 493 bowed out of the Region 7 Senior Legion Tournament yesterday, committing three errors and falling to St. Michael, 6-2, at Claysbur...

    WDAD

  18. CURVE LOOKING TO HEAT UP IN AKRON

    Altoona lost two out of three at Reading over the weekend and moves on tonight to open a six-game visit to Akron. Kyle Robinson makes his first start ...

    U92.5

  19. FORMER STEELER RYAN CLARK FIRED BY ESPN DURING SHOW

    A shocker in the NFL broadcast world yesterday as longtime ESPN analyst (and former Steelers safety) Ryan Clark was fired...in the middle of a show. C...

    Cat Country 106.3

  20. REPORT: PENS TRYING TO PRY FORMER #4 OVERALL WRIGHT FROM KRAKEN

    The Athletic's Josh Yohe and other sources report that the Penguins and Seattle Kraken have been involved in trade talks involving center Shane Wright...

    WCCS Radio

  21. Fresh & Easy Ways to Enjoy Seasonal Produce This July

    Celebrate the flavors of summer with fresh, easy July recipes that make the most of seasonal produce.

    Indiana Mall

  22. Global Accrediting Body Extends IUP Business and Accounting Accreditation

    The Board of Directors of AACSB-International, the longest-serving and premier global accrediting body for business schools, has ratified the recommendation of the organization’s peer review team and the accreditation committee to extend Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s business and accounting programs accreditation through the 2031–32 academic year.

    IUP News

  23. IUP’S EBERLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EARNS ANOTHER EXTENSION OF AACSB ACCREDITATION

    IUP's Eberly College of Business has earned another extension of its prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredi...

    WDAD

  24. THOMAS KENNEDY, 76

    Thomas Francis Kennedy, 76, of Indiana passed away Tuesday June 23, 2026 at IRMC. The son of Richard John and Margaret Florence (Moorhead) Kennedy, he...

    WDAD

  25. PHILIP KWISNEK, 77

    Philip Kwisnek, 77 of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born December 26, 1948 in Blairsville, PA, the son of the late John ...

    WCCS Radio

  26. BLAIRSVILLE POLICE CHARGE MAN WITH BEATING DOG

    Police in Blairsville have charged a local man with cruelty to animals. Officers were sent out on Saturday to a home on South Walnut Street for the su...

    U92.5

  27. TODAY MARKS 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOHNSTOWN FLOOD

    Today marks the 49th anniversary of the 1977 Johnstown Flood that hit a large area of Western Pennsylvania. The flooding started in the nighttime hour...

    Cat Country 106.3

  28. DETAILS RELEASED BY STATE POLICE ON CRASH IN CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP ON JULY 10

    State police have released details on a crash that happened July 10th in Conemaugh Township. Troopers were sent out at 4:00 PM to McConnel Road just n...

    WCCS Radio

  29. MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD WORK SESSION TONIGHT

    The Marion Center School Board will hold a work session tonight. Up for discussion will be the resignation of assistant High School Principal Scott Pe...

    WDAD

  30. BUCS CLOBBER GUARDIANS, TAKE HOT BATS TO THE BRONX

    The Pirates rebounded from Saturday night's disappointing loss to take the series in Cleveland, and it was a seldom-used outfielder who led the way. G...

    U92.5

  31. POST 493 RALLY FALLS SHORT, BUT TEAM IS STILL ALIVE IN REGION 7

    At the Region 7 Senior Legion Tournament at Claysburg-Kimmel, Homer City Post 493 lost for the first time yesterday, a seventh-inning rally coming up ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  32. AS TRAINING CAMP NEARS, IS McCORMICK POISED FOR BREAKOUT?

    Just eight days are left before the Steelers return to St. Vincent College for the start of training camp. Players are due to report next Tuesday with...

    WCCS Radio

  33. CURVE PITCHING CAN’T HOLD DOWN PHILS

    Derek Berg homered for the second straight game, but Altoona pitching gave up four home runs and the Curve lost to the Reading Fightin' Phils, 10-6. R...

    WDAD

  34. IUP part of second annual Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways event for area high school students

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania joined area healthcare providers in hosting 43 students and seven teachers from six area high schools for the second annual Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways Summer Experience on June 10 and 11.

    The Indiana Gazette

  35. State House honors Indiana Area High School baseball team

    State House of Representatives issues a citation, sponsored by Rep. Struzzi, honoring the Indiana Area High School baseball team.

    The Indiana Gazette

  36. Residents express concerns regarding IUP CO-OP's park maintenance plan

    Six years after residents and activists criticized a forestry management plan put forth by White Township officials, logging concerns have returned to the conversation as the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Student Cooperative Association board of directors approved an agreement with Mill…

    The Indiana Gazette

  37. JAMES CRANKS WALK-OFF HOMER FOR POST 493

    At the Region 7 Senior Legion playoffs at Claysburg-Kimmel yesterday, Connor James belted a dramatic two-run walk-off home run to lead Homer City Post...

    U92.5

  38. BUCS’ BULLPEN SPOILS POTENTIAL DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP

    The Pirates were oh-so-close to a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland on Saturday, but relievers Gregory Soto and Dennis Santana, the two biggest disappoi...

    Cat Country 106.3

  39. CURVE GET PLENTY OF HITS, NOT ENOUGH RUNS IN LOSS TO PHILS

    Derek Berg had four hits and Matt King added three as Altoona stacked up fourteen hits overall, but lost to Reading, 9-5. The Fightin' Phils scored fo...

    WCCS Radio

  40. LATEST HEAT WAVE STRESSED PJM’S GRID CAPACITY AGAIN

    For the second time this month, PJM Interconnections last week had to take extraordinary measures to keep the lights on across its thirteen-state plat...

    WDAD

  41. SATURDAY STORMS CAUSE FLOODING, POWER OUTAGES

    Storms struck Indiana County again on Saturday, with firefighters and electric utilities answering numerous calls. The dispatches included a tree fire...

    U92.5

  42. DEADLINE SET TO EXPIRE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON DATA CENTERS

    Tomorrow is the deadline for Indiana County's effort to collect public comments regarding the potential coming of data centers to the area. On Indiana...

    Cat Country 106.3

  43. JACK STATUS CONFERENCE DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER

    A status conference for the upcoming murder trial of 21-year-old Robert Jack has been moved from this Tuesday to October 13th in Westmoreland County C...

    WCCS Radio

  44. PUC’S WATER RATE DECISION REQUIRES CHANGES FOR PAWC

    The Public Utility Commission on Thursday approved a rate increase for customers of Pennsylvania American Water Company, but it's less than half of wh...

    WDAD

  45. LAWMAKERS MUST SOLVE MURDER TWO SENTENCING QUANDARY BY FRIDAY

    The state legislature has only until Friday to come up with new sentencing guidelines for those convicted of second degree murder. Without a new stand...

    U92.5

  46. PLANS DISPLAYS FOR TWO BRIDGE PROJECTS GO LIVE MONDAY

    Monday is the date on which the online replacement display plans for two area bridges go live. One is the McKeages Crossing bridge project in Green To...

    Cat Country 106.3

  47. RIVER VALLEY APPROVES ANOTHER $4 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE

    At a meeting last Thursday, the River Valley School Board approved a tax anticipation loan for the 2025-26 school year. The tax and revenue anticipati...

    WCCS Radio

  48. RUTH ELAINE NICHOL, 69

    Ruth Elaine (Wagner) Nichol, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 at her home. Born on September 18, 1956 in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lewis a...

    WCCS Radio