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  1. BERG DELIVERS FOR CURVE IN TENTH INNING

    Catcher Derek Berg's double drove in two runs in the tenth inning and Altoona's bullpen dominated the Akron RubberDucks in a 3-1 Curve win on Saturday...

    Cat Country 106.3

  2. WILLIAM DAVID SCHORK, 68

    William David Schork, 68 of Homer City, died June 19th, 2026 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Bowser Funeral Home an...

    WCCS Radio

  3. LOIS JOANNE WOOD, 75

    Lois Joanne Wood, 75 of Indiana, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Johnstown, July 29, 1950, she was a daugh...

    U92.5

  4. PIRATES FALL TO ROCKIES TO START SERIES

    The Pirates dropped the first game of the three-game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver last night. Joe Block reports. The Pirates ...

    WCCS Radio

  5. HOMER CITY LEGION RALLIES TO BEAT UNITY

    Homer City Legion Post 493 came from behind to beat the Unity Bulldogs 12-11. Unity had the lead for most of the game, but Homer City was able to walk...

    WDAD

  6. WIETGREFE TALLIES THIRD SCORELESS OUTING AS CURVE BEAT RUBBERDUCKS

    In the minors, Connor Wietgrefe had his third scoreless outing to help the Altoona Curve beat the Akron RubberDucks 3-2 last night. Jack Brannigan acc...

    U92.5

  7. Former IUP employee honored with scholarship for students in healthcare programs

    A longtime employee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been honored with the establishment of a scholarship for IUP students.

    The Indiana Gazette

  8. Juneteenth celebration looks back and forward to 'humans, humanoids and robotics'

    Indiana County NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at IRMC Mack Park.

    The Indiana Gazette

  9. ROBERT LEE JOHNSON, 96

    Robert Lee Johnson, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born December ...

    WCCS Radio

  10. FORMER PENGUIN RON FRANCIS RETURNS TO TEAM IN MANAGEMENT ROLE

    A former Pittsburgh Penguin is returning to the team, this time as a member of the front office. The team this morning has named Ron Francis as specia...

    WDAD

  11. SHIRLEY “TAMMY” LEE, 68

    Shirley "Tammy" Lee, age 68, of Glen Campbell, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior June 17, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital surrounded by love...

    U92.5

  12. PIRATES TRADE BART TO BRAVES, PREPARE TO TAKE ON ROCKIES IN DENVER

    The Pirates yesterday swung a trade with Atlanta that bolsters the Bucs' bullpen options and at the same time clears up their catcher question. Catche...

    WCCS Radio

  13. CURVE THROW AWAY A WIN, BUT REBOUND TO TAKE NIGHTCAP

    Altoona finished up Wednesday's rain-suspended game against Akron, taking a two-run lead into the bottom of the tenth inning but giving up three to th...

    WDAD

  14. POLICE ASKING FOR INFO ON HIT-AND-RUN CRASH AT ROSE INN

    State police in Indiana are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Rayne Township on Tuesday. Troopers were sent to the parking lot of the Rose Inn on R...

    Cat Country 106.3

  15. HEAVY-DUTY PICKUP RESPONSIBLE FOR PULLING DOWN POWER LINES IN CANOE TOWNSHIP

    State police say a heavy-duty pickup was responsible for pulling lines down in Canoe Township on Tuesday. Troopers were sent to a property near the in...

    WCCS Radio

  16. McCARTHY, STEELERS WANT A SLIMMER DARNELL WASHINGTON

    Steelers tight end Darnell Washington told teammate Cam Heyward on Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast yesterday that he's been told to lose some we...

    U92.5

  17. DRAFT ORDER FINALIZED FOR NEXT WEEK

    The NHL has set the order of picks for the 2026 draft, which is a week from today in Buffalo, and the Penguins, as expected, will choose 22nd overall ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  18. POST 493 WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT

    Homer City Post 493 picked up its fourth straight win to start the season, beating Bushy Run in eight innings last night. Post 493 gave up two runs in...

    WCCS Radio

  19. Impact 150: Former IUP Employee Honored with Scholarship for Students in Healthcare Programs

    A long-time employee of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Joyce Flinko has been honored with the establishment of a scholarship for IUP students.

    IUP News

  20. ROSE MANNION, 92

    Rose Marie (Faust) Mannion, 92 of Indiana, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. Born in West View, PA ...

    WDAD

  21. MARIE KENNEY, 90

    Marie Elizabeth (Sabo) Kenney, 90, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Independence Health System La...

    Cat Country 106.3

  22. O’HEARN’S CAREER DAY LEADS BUCS TO SERIES WIN OVER A’S

    The Pirates' bats were lethal last night in Sacramento, and they are back over .500 after a second straight victory over the A's. Joe Block recaps the...

    WDAD

  23. RAIN-SUSPENDED CURVE GAME IN AKRON WILL RESUME TONIGHT

    Altoona and Akron were tied at 5 when their game was suspended by rain last night. They will pick up the game in the top of the seventh this afternoon...

    U92.5

  24. STEELERS SIGN WINDMON, ADDING MORE LINEBACKER DEPTH

    ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Steelers have signed linebacker Jacoby Windmon. He was on the Steelers' practice squad last October and was released ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  25. MALKIN WILL JOIN OVIE IN RUSSIAN CHARITY GAME

    The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin has committed to play in the "Match of the Year," an annual charity game featuring Russian players from the NHL against pl...

    WCCS Radio

  26. IUP inks four clinical training affiliation agreements in Cambria County

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania and four Cambria County healthcare providers signed clinical training affiliation agreements.

    The Indiana Gazette

  27. 'Veterans for Garrity' organize, include several supporters from west-central PA

    Indiana County and vicinity are well represented on a new Veterans for Garrity coalition announced Tuesday night in New Cumberland, Perry County.

    The Indiana Gazette

  28. JH/SH Tennis Opportunities

    If your child is entering the 6th - 9th grades this upcoming year and is interested in playing tennis, please take a moment to complete this survey! Forms Link There are lots of ...

    Indiana Area School District

  29. IUP, Cambria County Sites Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreements for IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania and four healthcare providers in Cambria County, including a solo private family medicine practice, celebrated the signing of clinical training affiliation agreements for future students at IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on June 15 and 16.

    IUP News

  30. MATTHEW BARTUS

    Matthew Bartus of Penn Run passed away June 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Janet Wikstrom, brot...

    WDAD

  31. IUP Hosts Pennsylvania Economic Association Annual Conference, Featuring First Commonwealth Leader David Reed, IUP Faculty, Students Honored

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors of economics Jim Jozefowicz and Stephanie Jozefowicz, members of the IUP Department of Finance and Economics, hosted the fortieth annual Pennsylvania Economic Association Conference at IUP on May 28–30, featuring First Commonwealth executive and former state representative David Reed ’00.

    IUP News

  32. IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Signs First Clinical Training Agreement with Rural Family Medicine Private Practice

    On June 16, IUP signed an agreement with Matthew Dvorchak, MD, Family Medicine Practice in Hastings, the first signing event formalizing an agreement between the IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine and a solo practice family medicine practice physician.

    IUP News

  33. TWO PEOPLE SUFFER MINOR INJURIES IN INDIANA BOROUGH CRASH

    Two people were sent to the hospital after a crash in Indiana Borough on Tuesday. (Photos provided by Indiana Fire Association) Indiana County 911 rep...

    Cat Country 106.3

  34. REYNOLDS, LOWE GO LONG TO LEAD PIRATES’ COMEBACK WIN

    The Pirates turned to the long ball to dig out of a big hole last night in Sacramento. Joe Block has the recap. Catcher Joey Bart was 0-for-4 with two...

    WDAD

  35. CURVE WELCOME BACK PLAYERS FROM INJURED LIST, THEN GET POUNDED BY AKRON

    For the second time in a week, the Pirates shuffled the Altoona Curve roster, yesterday activating infielders Jack Brannigan and Jesus Castillo from t...

    U92.5

  36. PENGUINS SIGN MINOR LEAGUE GOALTENDER GAUTHIER

    The Penguins have re-signed pending restricted free agent goaltender Taylor Gauthier to a one-year, two-way contract extension that carries an $850,00...

    Cat Country 106.3

  37. IUP’s PATELLA IS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN, SEVEN OTHERS MAKE ALL-DISTRICT TEAM

    IUP softball player Delaney Patella has been named a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American, concluding her college career with excellence...

    WCCS Radio

  38. Summer Basketball Camp Dates

    Session 2 is starting soon! Register here: https://iupmensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT

    Indiana Area School District

  39. Host an Exchange Student!

    Host an international exchange student and change your life, gain a lifelong family member and learn about other cultures! Please visit afsusa.org and click “meet the students”...

    Indiana Area School District

  40. DENNIS RICHARDS SR., 72

    Dennis J. Richards, Sr., age 72, of Grant Township, Marion Center, PA, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Clymer Park. Born on November 24, 1953, in Spa...

    WDAD

  41. IUP Student Affairs Vice President Segar Selected for National Leadership Program

    Vice President for Student Affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Thomas C. Segar has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative cohort.

    IUP News

  42. NANCY A. MORGAN, 72

    Nancy A. Morgan, 72, of Mahaffey PA peacefully went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2026 at 8:47pm at home surrounded by h...

    Cat Country 106.3

  43. IUP announces spring dean’s list

    The following students from Indiana County have been named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) students with a grade point average of…

    The Indiana Gazette

  44. Sunglasses Trends You’ll See Everywhere This Summer

    Step into the sunshine with confidence by exploring the sunglasses styles that are set to define the season.

    Indiana Mall

  45. ROBERT MCCREA, 83

    Robert C. McCrea, 83 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by his family, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, PA. He was bo...

    WDAD

  46. ALICE FRATTURA, 86

    Alice Jane "AJ" (Novak) Frattura, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. T...

    Cat Country 106.3

  47. DEARINE PERKS, 75

    Dearine Ann Perks, 75, formerly of Homer City, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Kittanning Health and Rehab Memory Care Unit. Born Ju...

    WDAD

  48. ROBERT CROWE, 85

    Robert Byron Crowe, 85, of Penn Run, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born on February 6, 1941, in Pittsburgh...

    Cat Country 106.3