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RODGER EVANS, 82

Rodger E. Evans, 82, of Indiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at home with his family by his side. Born in Indiana on July 13, 19...

PIRATES LOSE EIGHTH STRAIGHT SKENES START, FALL TO REDS

Konnor Griffin returned to the Pirates lineup last night, but that was spoiled by the Cincinnati Reds. Joe Block reports. Last night's loss was the te...

CURVE ROUTED BY READING FIGHTIN’ PHILS

The Altoona Curve fell 9-1 to the Reading Fightin' Phils. Domenic Perachi returned to the Altoona starting rotation, but was touched for two runs in t...

PENS PICK LIAM RUCK IN FIRST ROUND OF NFL DRAFT

The NHL Draft is underway. The Toronto Maple Leafs selected winger Gavin McKenna with the top overall pick. McKenna, who played college hockey at Penn...

A Salute to Our Veterans Event and Exhibit Opening Set for June 26

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County (HGSIC), in partnership with several community organizations, will host the “A Salute to Our Veterans” Event and Exhibit Opening on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The […] The post A Salute to Our Veterans Event and Exhibit Opening Set for June 26 appeared first on Visit Indiana County Pennsylvania .

PIRATES END FIRST HALF WITH ANOTHER WIN OVER MARINERS

The Pirates end the first half of the season one game over .500 after their second straight win over American League West-leading Seattle. Greg Brown ...

PENGUINS’ NEW OWNERS TAKE THE REINS

The new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday made a pledge to not be absentee owners, as the Fenway Sports Group was, and they promised to give...

POST 493 SPLITS DOUBLEHEADER WITH MOUNT PLEASANT

Homer City Post 493 split a doubleheader with Mount Pleasant, losing 3-2 in the first game and winning 5-3 in the nightcap. All of the scoring came in...

CURVE DROP GAME TO READING

Altoona lost to Reading, 7-4. Derek Berg and PJ Hilson both doubled and had two hits for the Curve. The Curve have not named a starter for tonight. St...

STEELERS DROP ONE DB, ADD ANOTHER

The Steelers yesterday signed one defensive back and released another. Ahmari Harvey comes on board. He was an undrafted free agent from Georgia Tech ...

Warrant issued for second suspect in IUPatty's weekend shootout

Shots were fired, but no one was hurt, near the IUP campus Saturday night.

Second suspect identified, search continues in the wake of IUPatty's incident

Indiana Borough Police Department names a second suspect in a shootout that occurred over the IUPatty's weekend.

TWO HURT IN CRASH ON NEWPORT ROAD

Two people were hurt in a crash this morning in Burrell Township. Blairsville, Blacklick and Aultman firefighters were called out at 6:30 this morning...

SHARON SIMPSON, 74

Sharon L. (Riddle) Simpson, 74, of Marion Center, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus her Savior on June 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by her f...

Summer Fun

I grew up in a housing plan that was established sometime around 1946. A local farmer, George Sweeney, sold most of his land in lots to returning World War 2 veterans to buy and build modest houses. It was 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, halfway between Pittsburgh and Uniontown along Pennsylvania Route 51. We were about three-and-a-half miles from Donora and five miles from Monessen, where there were large steel mills. The mills at Clairton and McKeesport were about ten to 15 miles away....

PIRATES BLAST MARINERS, WHILE GRIFFIN SHINES IN ALTOONA

The Pirates combined dominant pitching with a potent offense last night, pummeling the Mariners. Greg Brown has the story. Jared Jones threw his norma...

HOMER CITY POST 493 EDGED BY LATROBE IN TIGHT PITCHERS’ DUEL

It was a great pitching matchup last night for Homer City Post 493 and top-ranked Latrobe, which pushed across a first-inning run on an RBI double by ...

PENGUINS’ NEW OWNERS TO MEET THE MEDIA TODAY

Now officially approved as the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, representatives of the Hoffman Family of Companies will hold an introductory med...

Apollo-Ridge adopts budget with 4.3% tax hike for Armstrong County, 5.3% for Indiana

Apollo-Ridge School District adopts 2026-27 budget with millage increase. The tax hike affects residents in Armstrong and Indiana counties.

DOROTHY “DOTTY” ANN BAKER, 78

Dorothy "Dotty" Ann Baker, 78, of Rossiter, passed away at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on April 17, 1948, a dau...

BEVERLY BAZALA, 80

Beverly Kay Bazala, 80 of Indiana, died Monday, June 22, 2026,at the Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. Born in Indiana, January 14, 1946, she was a daughter ...

MARIE MIHOERCK, 101

Marie P. (Conway) Mihoerck, 101 of Northern Cambria, PA., passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana. She was the da...

BARBARA CAMPBELL, 78

Barbara Diane (Sechler) Campbell, of Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, sur...

ARC Grant Announcement & Information Meeting

Join us to learn more about our recent ARC grant award and what this means for ARIN IU28 and partners! July 6, 2026

LINDA CARMO, 83

Linda Kay Carmo, daughter of W. Edward Garlock & Estella Garlock Swindell (Foor), was born in Everett, PA on Jan. 31, 1943. Linda attended high sc...

BUCS UNDER .500 AFTER LOSS TO MARINERS

Mitch Keller was outstanding for the Pirates last night, but it was a big swing by a Pittsburgh guy which won the game for the Mariners at PNC Park. G...

POST 493 SUFFERS FIRST LOSS

In Senior Legion baseball, Homer City Legion Post 493 was held to just two hits and lost for the first time this season, 9-2, to Pittsburgh 14th Ward....

PENGUIN SALE TO HOFFMAN FAMILY APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

The NHL owners yesterday unanimously approved the sale of the Penguins to the Hoffman Family of Companies. The sale by the Fenway Sports Group is valu...

CURVE OPEN SECOND HALF WITH WIN, LOOK FORWARD TO GRIFFIN’S RETURN

Altoona opened the second half of the Eastern league season with a 9-4 thrashing of Reading. Infielder Jack Brannigan homered and had two hits, and Wi...

Zilinskas returns to coach Indiana Area high school football

Mark Zilinskas returns to coach IAHS football this fall.

Koren continues IUP ties with greater Johnstown

Dr. Christina Koren is named to the board of a Johnstown area Center for Population Health.

Enroll Now for PreK

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Safety Exercise at Eisenhower Elementary

Indiana Area School District, with the assistance of the Indiana Borough Police Department, PA State Police, Indiana Fire Association, Citizen’s Ambulance & Indiana County Emergen...

IUP Director of Strategic Partnerships Selected for Center for Population Health Board of Directors

Christina Koren, director of Strategic Partnerships at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the Center for Population Health.

GRINDING IT OUT AT .500, PIRATES RETURN HOME LOOKING TO START A STREAK

The Pirates are back at PNC Park tonight for the start of a six-game homestand, following a 3-3 road trip to Sacramento and Denver. Joe Block takes a ...

TALMADGE LEADS LOCAL GOLFERS TAKING THEIR SWINGS AT WPGA JUNIORS

At Monday's 106th Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Junior Championship Tournament at the Westmoreland Country Club, West Shamokin graduate and IU...

PENGUINS ANNOUNCE PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT CAMP

The NHL draft is Friday and Saturday in Buffalo, with the Penguins holding the 22nd overall choice in the first round. The Pens yesterday announced th...

SECOND HALF OFFERS A FRESH START FOR CURVE

Altoona lost the first eleven games of the season and finished the first half of the season with a record of 31-38, which put them fifth of the six te...

NO JOINT TRAINING CAMP PRACTICES FOR STEELERS

The NFL has announced the list of teams that will hold joint training camp practices with other teams, and the Steelers are not on it. The Steelers ha...

Last-Minute Party Supplies You Can Grab Quickly

Pull together a great celebration in no time with easy party supplies you can grab on the go.

INJURY REPORTED IN VEHICLE CRASH ON ROUTE 119 BYPASS

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash this morning on the Route 119 bypass in White Township.Indiana County 911 reported the crash at 9:3...

FRED MUSSER JR., 87

Fred A. Musser, Jr. went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. Fred was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 1939. He was ...

PIRATES HOLD OFF ROCKIES, BUT JONES IS STRUCK ON HIS PITCHING ELBOW

The Pirates' bullpen almost gave away another game in Colorado yesterday, but they pulled through and sealed a win over the Rockies. Joe Block recaps ...

NHL DRAFT WEEK BEGINS WITH BIG TRADE

The NHL draft happens this weekend in Buffalo, and teams are maneuvering to improve their chances of landing a top player. There was a huge trade yest...

LATE HOMER GIVES RUBBERDUCKS WIN OVER CURVE

Akron's Jose Devers hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie and give the RubberDucks a 4-3 win over Altoona. Matt King had two hit...

CAR CRASH, FIRE ALARM, STUCK ELEVATOR AMONG CALLS FOR INDIANA FIREFIGHTERS SUNDAY

Father's day was a busy Sunday for members of the Indiana Fire Association. The first of three calls for the first responders was at 9:14 AM for a veh...

Storytime for Stegosaurs on Tuesday, June 23rd will be moved to the library!

SKENES LOSES AGAIN AS ROCKIES WIN IN BIZARRE ENDING

The Pirates lost another one-run game to Colorado last night as Paul Skenes' 2026 miseries dragged on, and this one ended in bizarre fashion. Joe Bloc...