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CAR, BOX TRUCK INVOLVED IN CRASH ON ROUTE 22 SATURDAY MORNING

Black Lick and Blairsville fire crews were called into action this morning for a two-vehicle crash on Route 22. Indiana County 911 sent the two depart...

Eisenhower All Sports Day 2026

IUP Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Luetkehans Invited Presenter for PA Chamber Healthcare Summit

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Lara Luetkehans was an invited presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s Healthcare Summit held May 20 in Harrisburg.

Armstrong, Indiana, Purchase Line honored with Governor's Civic Engagement Awards

Twenty-one Armstrong students are honored along with their school, Indiana Area and Purchase Line for civic involvement in 2025.

East Pike Elementary holds Race Day

East Pike Elementary held a "race day" to raise money for their Inclusive Early Childhood Playground! Through a change war, students guessed which inflatable character would win t...

IASD and IAEF honors retirees

The Indiana Area School District (IASD), in collaboration with the Indiana Area Education Association and AFSCME Local 2772, hosted a celebration on May 27 to honor its 19 retiree...

NETTIE ZACK, 79

Nettie L. (Filler) Zack, 79 of Blairsville, PA, passed away at her home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Jame...

MORE DETAILS RELEASED ABOUT VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON WEDNESDAY MORNING

More details have been released about a vehicle accident that happened Wednesday morning. Indiana County 911 reported the accident at 9:26 a.m. on Old...

CKLA Viking Unit at Ben Franklin!

This CKLA Unit 6: The Viking Age playlist showcases our third graders’ learning journey through history, reading, and research. As an extension of the CKLA unit, students comple...

CHERYL MILLER, 66

Cheryl Ann (Saltsman) Miller, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully, with her loving husband of 46 years, David, by her side on Monday May 25,...

CHARLES STEWART, 90

Charles "Chuck" Leroy Stewart, 90, of Indiana, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026. Chuck was born in Beaver Falls on March 29, 1936, ...

Logging White’s Woods’ sister forest

Reported opinion By Susan Comfort INDIANA — What seems to be a massive logging project is being initiated in the IUP Student Cooperative Association College Lodge forest. Hikers are stunned to see already tagged many of the big trees along … Continue reading →

Two IUP Programs Recognized as Best Master’s Program by OnlineMasters.com

Two of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s online master’s degree programs have been recognized as “best in the country” by OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education.

Shelf Life: Summer 2026 Newsletter

An Indiana Borough-White Township merger?

Opinion By Matt Myers and Julia Trimarchi Cuccaro INDIANA — Citizens throughout the country are facing serious challenges in all areas of daily life. We face rising inflation, high fuel prices, stagnant legislatures, and terrible violence i

RANDALL FRANTZ, 71

Randall "Randy" James Frantz, 71, of Hillsdale, PA, husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was received into the arms of...

Impact 150: IUP Graduate Establishes Scholarship to Help Students Studying to Become Educators

Diane Taylor McGeehan, a 1972 English education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has made a gift to create the Diane Taylor McGeehan Scholarship to provide financial support for IUP students planning to become teachers.

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS ACTIVE ON MEMORIAL DAY

Indiana County First Responders were active on Memorial Day. The day started with a smoke investigation early in the day that brought out the Indiana ...

Celebrate the Educators Who Inspire Us Every Day

Show gratitude with thoughtful gifts, meaningful gestures, and small surprises that make a big impact.

Community Health Days + Veteran Vouchers 2026

Let’s get healthy! “Health” can mean many things–here at the market, we consider access to and affordability of fresh food an important component of wellness. Join us and our community…

Melt down in D.C., trickle down in rural PA

Reported opinion By David Loomis INDIANA — Donald Trump is melting down. Daily manic episodes make national news. And the consequences trickle down to rural America, including rural Indiana County, a bedrock of Trump support. Take farmers.

REBECCA LYNN BAIRD, 46

Rebecca Lynn Baird, 46, of Bradenville, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe...

LENA MARIE GAYDOSH, 94

Lena Marie (Sokoly) Gaydosh, age 94, of Clymer, received a Christian ending to her life on Friday, May 22, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded b...

GARY WILLIAM SHEPHERD, 79

Gary William Shepherd, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Township), passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, L...

TRUDI ELAINE PETERSON, 75

Trudi Elaine Peterson, 75, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully May 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Trudi was born ...

CAROL ANN PAPPAL, 83

Carol Ann Pappal, 83, of Indiana, Pa. passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Rose Haven Personal Care Home. She was born in Indiana, Pa. on March 5, 1...

H. GORDON GASTON, 89

H. Gordon Gaston, 89, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Johnstown. He was born in Canoe Township, Indiana County, on November 26, 19...

JILL GASTON, 47

Jill Dawn (Zack) Gaston, 47, of Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Pittsburgh. She was born in Indiana on Jan...

DIANE MARRON, 61

Diane Lynn (Kelly) Marron, 61, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Township), passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love ...

MARYANNE TROXELL, 90

Maryanne (Roser) Troxell, 90, of Homer City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charles V. And Ber...

IUP Allied Health Professor Provides Cooking Classes to Homeschooled Children

This spring, registered dietitian and food and nutrition professor Pao Ying Hsiao conducted a four-part cooking series for a group of 12 homeschooled students from Indiana County, mostly ages 10 to 12 years old, with one eight-year-old, for “Little Hands, Big Impact: A Pilot Study Exploring How Teaching Kids to Cook Influences Family Food Practices.”

FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH GARAGE EXPLOSION, CAR CRASH

A garage was destroyed in a fire yesterday morning in Banks Township. Indiana County 911 sent out Glenn Campbell, Rossiter, Cherry Tree, Commodore, Bi...

ALICE SPICHER, 77

Alice Viola (Griffith) Spicher, 77, of Cherry Tree, PA passed way on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park in Hillsdale, PA. The daughter...

B. PAUL HARRIS, 77

Paul Harris, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.   Born on October 29, 1948, in Johnstown, PA, he...

Date That Artifact

Historic material culture, or the things people used daily to survive, is fascinating to me. For the last 25 years, I have made a study of the different styles of clothing throughout history as well as the different fibers and methods used for processing that fiber into fabric. While I am by no means an expert, I do know quite a bit, and, as such, have been asked to help identify or date textiles for various local collections including those at the HGSIC. Identifying and dating these items...

INJURIES REPORTED IN CRASH IN INDIANA BOROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT

Traffic along North 4th Street in Indiana Borough was tied up yesterday evening with a T-Bone style crash reported at the intersection with Burns Aven...

ROSSITER WOMAN INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH

A passenger was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson County earlier this month, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers sa...

Crimson Scholars in Action

The Crimson Scholars Circle is a scholarship program that provides community and extra support to students who need it on their path to graduation. In this video, hear from the scholars themselves about the friendships and opportunities they’ve found through the program.

Community Discussion

Community Discussion is a members-only space designed to connect people across our network who are working toward stronger, more sustainable communities. This is a place to share ideas, ask questions, exchange resources, and build meaningful local connections with others engaged in similar work. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, learn from others, or expand your local network, this space is intended to support open, respectful, and action-oriented conversation among CCG members.

Students from around campus flock to recharge with late-night pancakes

Over 1,000 students, according to IUP Dining, sprawled from North Dining to Pratt Drive in anticipation of the biannual Late Night Pancake Event, the culminating event of the semester.

PATRICIA MAY, 92

Patricia Anne May passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Arbor Terrace Senior Living Community, Exton, PA, surrounded by the love of her...

PATRICK KEATING, 75

Pat was born in Nanty-Glo on March 13, 1951. He died, Sunday, May 17, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. In between, he lived a life full of wonder a...

JAMES ‘JIM’ BENCE, 78

James D. "Jim" Bence, 78, of Homer City, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 11, 1947, he was the son ...

KENNETH DETWILER, 70

Kenneth R. Detwiler, 70 of Heilwood, PA., passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. He was the son of Clyde an...

FRANK RENDA, 95

It is with profound love and deep sadness that the family of Frank Anthony Renda announces his peaceful passing, as he slipped away in his sleep in th...

Bloom into Beauty: Self Care for Spring

Refresh your routine and discover seasonal beauty, skincare, and haircare essentials all in one place.

Westsylvania Arts Festival running in conjunction with Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival

Indiana Arts Council Executive Director Nicole Battestilli appeared on KDKA to Talk (*delicate cough*) up Westsylvania Weekend — and preview a little of what you can expect from the visual arts side. Join us May 23 in downtown Indiana. Admission […] The post Westsylvania Arts Festival running in conjunction with Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival appeared first on Visit Indiana County Pennsylvania .

Experienced College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Director Selected for IUP COM Team

Jamie Murphy, an experienced administrator for colleges of osteopathic medicine and health care organizations, has been selected to fill the position of director of admissions and student affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.