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July 2026

PennDOT offers advance plan for East Mahoning U.S. 119 bridge replacement

PennDOT to offer online report of plans for East Mahoning Township bridge,

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
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, bot

IUP News
Jul 31, 2026
County installs Vatter as interim prothonotary

Vatter installed as interim Indiana County prothonotary.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
Local Bowling Scores

BOLIVAR LANES

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 31, 2026
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
Jul 31, 2026
Death

Obituaries on Page A-4

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
E. Louise (Craig) Behm

E. Louise (Craig) Behm, 87, of Indiana, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Beacon Ridge. Born July 25, 1939, in Parkwood, she was the daughter of Paul C. Craig and Helen E. (Chambers) Craig. Louise was the wife of Harold…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Marriage Licenses

JUNE

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Lou Catorra (Burns) McKee

Mary Lou Catorra (Burns) McKee, 92, of Pinehurst, N.C., died on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, N.C.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Reschedule

RESCHEDULED

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Michelle Sara (Nibert) Emigh

Michelle Sara (Nibert) Emigh, 47, of Chantilly, Va., died Monday, July 27, 2026, following a monthslong battle with cancer.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Late Death

An obituary will be published later for ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
93rd birthday card shower: Ethlyn Howells

Ethlyn “Babe” Howells will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Aug. 9.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
Saturday's Funeral

Funeral services for Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 include ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 31, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
Pennsylvania aligns with a national effort to modernize EBT cards and curb skimming fraud

Each year, millions of dollars from SNAP recipients are drained through skimming across the country. After relying on magnetic strip cards for years, officials in Pennsylvania could spend an estimated $14 million to help make theft less com

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Jimmy Stewart named to 2026 Pittsburgh Walk of Fame

One of Indiana’s own is heading for the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Rural Health Pulse Podcast Episode on Connections Between Rural Health and Local Farming and Conservation
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Jul 31, 2026
Adamovsky company files for bankruptcy; Heritage House is up for sheriff's sale

Milan Adamovsky company is bankrupt; Adamovsky building is up for sheriff's sale.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Wax Museum to offer historical insights from early frontier period of Indiana County

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County will hold a Wax Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 at their building at 671 Wayne Ave. in Indiana.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Alice Paul House hails advances -- but sees problems -- in funding to aid crime victims

Alice Paul House hails advances in state funding for crime victims -- but sees problems in federal funding to aid crime victims.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
The Salvation Army holds 15th Annual Kicks For Kids at Indiana Mall Shoe Dept.

The Salvation Army brought its charitable efforts to Indiana Mall as the organization held the 15th Annual Kicks for Kids event at the Shoe Dept. from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
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
Jul 30, 2026
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
Jul 30, 2026
Letter: Is logging project really about public safety?

The IUP Student Cooperative Association has cut down some of the tallest trees in the College Lodge Forest section of its 250-acre recreational park, claiming that it’s not about the money or a timbering operation. Does this make sense? The

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Board seeks bids for sidewalk project

The Marion Center Area school board on Monday approved Young and Associates to seek bids for repair projects. The projects include repairs to the wall, sidewalk and stairs around the school.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
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
Jul 30, 2026
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
Jul 30, 2026
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
Jul 30, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
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....

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
FAST-PACED FIRST PRACTICE FOR McCARTHY AT ST. VINCENT

Coach Mike McCarthy focused on situational football, specifically the two-minute drill and end-of-game scenarios in the first practice of Steelers tra...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
PENGUINS’ PROSPECT SANDERSON OPENING EYES ON THE SUMMER ICE

Need a little Penguins news? How about this...the World Junior Summer Showcase is going on right now and Penguins prospect Carter Sanderson already ha...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
CURVE STRUGGLING AT THE PLATE, BUT GRASSHOPPERS KEEP SLUGGIN’

After they were clubbed, 12-3 in the series opener against Chesapeake on Tuesday night, Altoona pitchers took another beating last night in a 9-2 loss...

WCCS Radio
Jul 30, 2026
Howard A. Johnson

Howard A. Johnson, 84, of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Blairsville native, Broadway musician Brent Alan Huffman to play 'silent' concert

An unorthodox concert experience is heading to Blairsville as Broadway and film musician Brent Alan Huffman will play a “quiet” concert.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Friday's Funeral

Funeral services for Friday, July 31, 2026, include ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
118th Learn Settlement Reunion to be held

The 118th Learn Settlement Reunion will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Kinport Assembly of God Church Pavilion, 5658 Route 240 Highway, Cherry Tree.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Letter: Questions remain unanswered in IUP Co-Op timbering project

Ever wonder how the decisions about removing hundreds of trees in IUP Student Cooperative’s College Lodge Park were reached? Here is what we know:

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Byron York: A final Lindsey Graham moment in D.C., South Carolina

There will be funerals this week in Washington, D.C., and in South Carolina for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly from a heart condition on July 11. The fact that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volody

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Letter: Fair Districts PA seeks transparent, accountable boundary drawing through independent citizen commission

When preparing presentations on gerrymandering, I am often approached by the host with the request to not be political. I explain that redistricting is a political function as mandated by our constitution, while its misuse, aka gerrymanderi

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 30, 2026
Firepoint Energy says it is seeking investments for its Tunnelton pilot facility

Tunnelton-based project among 30 mentioned by government officials at a recent innovation summit in Carlisle.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
IUP Marching Band to host two world class drum corps ahead of DCI Championships

For two days this weekend, the field at George P. Miller Stadium will belong to some of the finest marching musicians in the world. Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the IUP Marching Band will host two Drum Corps International World…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Shorkey Auto Group donates car to IUP Criminal Justice Training Center

Jim Shorkey Auto Group donates car to IUP Criminal Justice Training Center to train new officers.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Caregiver charged with exploiting dependent person

McIntyre woman faces charges of theft from a care-dependent person in Indiana Borough.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Cherryhill Township volunteers mark 75th anniversary of their fire company

Cherryhill Township Volunteer Fire Company holds an open house to mark its 75th anniversary.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Indiana Borough police say 13-year-old runaway has been found and is safe

Indiana Borough Police Department said late Wednesday afternoon that Gary McKean III has been located along the 300 block of Philadelphia Street in the borough and is safe.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
POLICE LOOKING FOR MISSING SHELOCTA BOY

From Indiana Borough Police UPDATE: We are pleased to report that Gary has been located and is safe. He was found in the 300 block of Philadelphia Str...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
MCVFD SOCIAL HALL UNDERGOING REPAIRS FROM WATER DAMAGE

Storms from earlier this month have damaged the social hall for the Marion Center Fire Department. (Pictures provided by MCVFD) Work is underway to ma...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
IUP RECEIVES DONATED POLICE CAR

IUP's Criminal Justice Training Center has received a donated car to add to its fleet. The vehicle is a retired police SUV meant to be used in trainin...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
IUP Criminal Justice Training Center Receives Donation of Retired Police Vehicle

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has received a retired police vehicle from the Jim Shorkey Auto Group and Ibis Emergency Vehicles for use in training students studying to become police officers.

IUP News
Jul 29, 2026
IUP TO HOST TWO MARCHING BANDS THIS WEEKEND GETTING READY FOR COMPETITIONS

Normally, George P. Miller Stadium is the home ground for "The Legend" IUP Marching Band, but this weekend, they will host two other bands as they get...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS HANDLE CALLS FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM AT UNITED, CRASH IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP

Indiana County first responders were busy yesterday with six recorded calls. The first was an automatic fire alarm activation on Route 56 East in East...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
ROSSITER MAN INJURED WHEN DEER JUMPS INTO HIS MOTORCYCLE

A Rossiter man was seriously injured after a deer jumped onto his moving motorcycle in Banks Township, Indiana County. Pennsylvania State Police said ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
PIRATES STORM BACK TO TIE, BUT CAN’T GET THE WIN OVER D-BACKS

The Pirates lived up to their nickname as the "Battlin' Bucs", but it wasn't enough to knock off Arizona last night at PNC Park. Here's Greg Brown. A ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
McCARTHY, RODGERS TOGETHER AGAIN AS CAMP OPENS AT ST. VINCENT

The Steelers rolled into St. Vincent College in Latrobe yesterday, ready to get started on a 21-day training camp stay under new coach Mike McCarthy, ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
MINORS MOVE: PENS GOALTENDER PROSPECT SENT TO EVERBLADES

With the new Penguins owners abandoning the Wheeling Nailers in favor of the team they already own, the Florida Everblades, it will be necessary to mo...

WCCS Radio
Jul 29, 2026
Experienced Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Selected for IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team

Joel Bonnaud, who has more than a decade of experience working with students, has been selected to serve as an admissions recruiting specialist and counselor for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

IUP News
Jul 29, 2026
County planners have data center, solar and wind issues to consider

ICOPD discusses Homer City, other projects in Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Deaths

Obituaries on Page A-4

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Helen M. Henry

Helen Mary (Sutter) Henry, 95, formally of Girard, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, just short of her 96th birthday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
William David Neely

William David Neely left this world Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home and moved on to take his place in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Blairsville Underground Railroad announces transition into Western Pennsylvania Underground Railroad Museum

The Blairsville Area Underground Railroad recently announced it’s expanding to cover UGRR activity far beyond Blairsville — rebranding itself as the Western Pennsylvania Underground Railroad Museum.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 29, 2026
Indiana Area Education Foundation honoring past, future with Hall of Fame

When Chris Adams entered Andy Kuzneski Field during the autumn of 2024, he expected to watch a high school football game. He left with a different impression and a new idea.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Indiana Regional Medical Center awarded two AHA national recognitions for stroke care

The American Heart Association recently awarded IRMC with two national recognitions for the quality of its stroke care.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Transition in county agencies prompts a long Salary Board agenda

County salary board tackles three-page agenda for monthly meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
County unemployment drops from 4.6% in May to 3.7% in June

Indiana County unemployment drops from 4.6% in May to 3.7% in June.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Kennywood Fall Fantasy Parades begin Saturday

In the days before operations were extended for Halloween and the winter holidays, the annual Fall Fantasy festival was a sign of the end of another season for Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Allegheny County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Wood shop and barn destroyed in Banks Township fire

Monday night fire destroys barn and wood shop in Banks Township.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Indiana County Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.7% in June 2026

Indiana County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 3.7% in June 2026, continuing an improvement from 4.6% in May and 4.7% in April. The June rate was also down from 4.6% one year earlier, according to the Pennsylvania Depart

Indiana County Center for Economic Operations
Jul 28, 2026
Important Updates to IASD Communications

Dear Indiana School District Families, Summer is winding down and the start of school is a month away. We’re so glad to have your children with us for the 2026–2027 school y...

Indiana Area School District
Jul 28, 2026
Richetti: Philadelphia isn't a top tier contender in the East despite additions of Brown and James

With LeBron James heading to Philadelphia, the final major domino of the NBA offseason has fallen.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
IUP Eberly College of Business On-Campus MBA Program Recognized Among Nation’s Best, Named to Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2027

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business has been selected by the education services company Princeton Review for its “Best On-Campus MBA Program” listing. As part of this recognition, IUP’s program is included in the

IUP News
Jul 28, 2026
WILLIAM ‘DAVID’ NEELY, 74

William DAVID Neely left this world Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Beacon Ridge nursing home and moved on to take his place in the kingdom of heaven. He is...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
AN APPRECIATION OF DAVID NEELY, FORMER RENDA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

"Most of us will never get the chance to impact the world. The best we all can do is to brighten our little corner of it. If we all do that, the world...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH FIRE MONDAY NIGHT, CRASH TUESDAY MORNING

Seven fire departments were sent out for a structure fire last night in Banks Township. Indiana County 911 reported the fire at 10:24 PM on Porterfiel...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
FORMAL ARRAIGNMENT FOR STABBING SUSPECT TO BE HELD TODAY

A formal arraignment hearing is scheduled today for a Blairsville man charged in connection with a stabbing in May. Court documents show 27-year-old B...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
GAS PRICES STILL ON THE RISE

Gas prices across the nation and the state continue to go up, according to AAA. Over the last week, the national average went from $4.01 a gallon to $...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
IUP NAMES NEW PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF “THE LEGEND” MARCHING BAND

IUP has announced the new permanent director of the university's marching band. Dr. William Sugg has been the interim director since August of 2025 an...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
VALDEZ INJURED, BUT PIRATES PERSEVERE, BEAT D-BACKS

The Pirates lost another big bat from their lineup last night, but they toughed out a win over the Diamondbacks anyway. Greg Brown recaps an inspiring...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
CHECK-IN DAY ARRIVES AT ST. VINCENT

Steelers players used to arrive at St. Vincent College in limousines, fire trucks, and Rolls Royces...and even an Uber. Today, it will be much more lo...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
CURVE OPEN SERIES AGAINST BAYSOX

The Altoona Curve are back home to open a six-game series against Chesapeake tonight, with left-hander Connor Oliver taking the mound. The Curve have ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 28, 2026
Howard A. Johnson

Howard A. Johnson, 84, of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
George Kenneth Kemp

George Kenneth Kemp, 77, of Plumville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Gisela H. E. (Rabl) Kemp

Gisela H. E. Kemp (Rabl), 75, of Blairsville, formerly of Munich, Germany, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Mary Lou Catorra (Burns) McKee

Mary Lou Catorra (Burns) McKee, 92, of Pinehurst, N.C., died on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, N.C.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
William David Neely

William David Neely left this world Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home and moved on to take his place in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Ronald Eugene Simkins

Ronald Eugene Simkins, 93, of Indiana, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Lawrence M. Watkins

Lawrence M. Watkins, 85, of Homer City, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, July 24, 2026.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Penns Manor Class of 1965 to hold dinner

The Penns Manor Class of 1965 dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Luigi’s in Clymer. Call Patty at (724) 388-8020 if you have any questions.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Antlerless deer licenses are out on sale for local hunters

Yesterday morning, the second round of antlerless deer licenses went on sale. Some WMUs are more desirable and sell out sooner than others. Up to six antlerless deer tags can ultimately be purchased if a hunter is quick to act…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
From 265 to 400: The Growth of Chevrolet’s legendary small block

Q: Greg, you often mention the 1955 Chevrolet 265 V-8 as one of the greatest engines ever developed. Didn’t Chevrolet really begin to hot rod that engine in 1956? Could you explain the development of the 1956 and later small…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Recent rain storms have raised local waters, making conditions new for fishers

The recent rash of rain and thunderstorms has raised the level of the Allegheny River a foot or so, leaving it slightly stained but certainly within reasonable limits.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 28, 2026
Summer Skincare: Protecting Yourself from Sun Damage

Keep your skin healthy and glowing all summer long with simple habits that help protect against sun damage.

Indiana Mall
Jul 28, 2026
MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SEEKING BIDS FOR RETAINING WALL PROJECT

Monday night, the Marion Center School Board approved motions concerning a retaining wall project. The board gave Young and Associates permission to s...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
IUP Co-op logging: case study in forest destruction

Reported opinion By Sara B. King WHITE TOWNSHIP — Beginning last week, five to 10 big trees have been chain-sawed and trucked out of the IUP Student Cooperative Association College Lodge Forest each day. Each tree, when living, was part of

The Hawk Eye
Jul 27, 2026
Clarksburg man wounded, faces charges in confrontation with state police

Exchange of gunfire with state police reported outside a home in Clarksburg.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Water back, but sheriff's sale sign present, on downtown buildings

The water is back on inside a downtown apartment complex -- and a sheriff's sale sign is outside it.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Veteran county 4-H worker honored with HOF induction

Local Penn State Extension and Indiana County 4-H volunteer Carol Schurman recently was honored with induction into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame following nearly 50 years of service.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Sugg moves from interim to permanent director of IUP's 'Legend' marching band

After a year as interim director, Dr. William Sugg has been named director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching Band and associate director of Bands.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Charlton named president, Manzi secretary-treasurer, of PA DAs' organization

PA District Attorneys Association names Armstrong's DA Katie M. Charlton president, Indiana's DA Robert F. Manzi Jr. secretary-treasurer for 2026-27.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Clark issues two sentences, two revocations in Common Pleas Court

Sentences Monday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
Defendant gets jail time, probation for endangering a juvenile's welfare

Homer City man gets jail time, probation for his actions that left a juvenile naked and injured outside an area high school.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
IRMC RECOGNIZED BY AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FOR STROKE CARE

IRMC has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its stroke care, earning two "Get With The Guidelines" achievement awards. The hospital...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
Pennsylvania American Water says water is back on at 547 Philadelphia Street

Pennsylvania American Water said service has been restored for occupants of a downtown Indiana apartment building.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 27, 2026
HOMER CITY MAN SENTENCED AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO ENDANGERING WELFARE OF A CHILD

A Homer City man has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child. District Attorney Robert Manzi announced that...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
IASD Student Myles Pavlick Recognized at Pirates Game

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Pirates for recognizing IASD student Myles Pavlick as the Indiana County Miracle League representative at PNC Park this weekend. Myles got to go onto t...

Indiana Area School District
Jul 27, 2026
MARY MCKEE, 92

Mary Lou Catorra Burns McKee, age 92 of Pinehurst, NC died on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC. She was born o...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
HOWARD JOHNSON, 84

Howard A. Johnson, 84 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA. He was born April 24, 1942 in B...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
GISELA KEMP, 75

Gisela H. E. Kemp (Rabl), 75, of Blairsville, PA (formerly of Munich, Germany), passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 surrounded by loved on...

WCCS Radio
Jul 27, 2026
CLARKSBURG MAN SHOT BY POLICE DURING SUNDAY INCIDENT

A Clarksburg man was shot by State Troopers during an incident yesterday in Young Township. State police say troopers were sent to 159 Valley Road at ...

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Jul 27, 2026
PIRATES HIT THE LONG BALL, GET JUST ENOUGH PITCHING TO BEAT CUBS

The Pirates started their day introducing number one draft choice Derek Curiel, who beat the deadline (5 PM today) and signed his contract. The Bucs e...

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Jul 27, 2026
THREE CRASHES REPORTED SUNDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911

Three vehicle crashes were reported yesterday by Indiana County 911. The first was at 10:24 AM on Southwell Road in East Wheatfield Township. Armagh F...

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Jul 27, 2026
CURVE CAN’T CATCH RUBBERDUCKS IN AKRON SERIES FINALE

Akron beat Altoona, 4-3 for the second straight game, earning a split of the series, three games apiece. Will Taylor broke up a no-hitter with a sixth...

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Jul 27, 2026
McCARTHY READY TO OPEN HIS FIRST CAMP AT ST. VINCENT

The Steelers report to training camp at Saint Vincent tomorrow, with new head coach Mike McCarthy eager to get his hands on a team that won the AFC No...

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Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026
Ballroom Dance Club to kick off the season Sept. 4

The Indiana Ballroom Dance Club welcomes dancers to kick off the 2026-27 dance season.

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Jul 27, 2026
Conference call: Hurricanes look to continue dominant run; Panthers and Bears hope young QBs take step in ACC play

The ACC had one of the most insane finishes to a college football season, as the 9-5 Duke Blue Devils took home the conference title in Charlotte after Virginia finished 11-3 last season. Now, with turnover in the transfer portal…

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Jul 27, 2026
IRMC is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in stroke care
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Jul 27, 2026
New "Rock'N for Rescue" event to be hosted by local Blairsville animal shelter

Hopeful Hearts Pet Rescue of Blairsville will be hosting Rock’N for Rescue from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Blairsville Memorial Park Amphitheater.

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Jul 26, 2026
Bashline seeks to honor McCormick, Fetterman for Great American State Fair effort

Bashline seeks to honor McCormick, Fetterman for Great American State Fair effort.

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Jul 26, 2026
Call is out for applicants for the Pennsylvania State Police

Call is out for applicants for the Pennsylvania State Police.

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Jul 26, 2026
Johnstown woman sentenced to jail time, probation for drug, paraphernalia possession

Johnstown woman sentenced to jail time, probation for drugs, paraphernalia.

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Jul 26, 2026
Plans are near completion for second annual Seat to Seat Bike Ride

The second-annual Seat to Seat Bike Ride will take place Sept. 19 between Indiana and Ebensburg.

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Jul 26, 2026
State Police arrest teenage male for Homer City-area burglaries

Juvenile, 14, taken into custody after series of Homer City area burglaries.

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Jul 26, 2026
Residents of downtown apartment building told to be out by 4 p.m. Monday

Occupants of a downtown Indiana apartment building are told to get out, after the water was shut off.

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Jul 26, 2026
Downtown Indiana, Mytrysak Family Tree Farm holds 'It's a Wonderful Life' 5K & Christmas in July Festival

Mytrysak Family Tree Farm hosted Downtown Indiana's "It’s a Wonderful Life" 5K & Christmas in July Festival on Saturday.

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Jul 26, 2026
New regulations are proposed to deal with methane pollution

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is proposing new regulations to deal with methane pollution.

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Jul 26, 2026
Deadline extended for amended wastewater permit for Homer City project

More about the Homer City project.

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Jul 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Indiana County to cap off weekend campaign tour

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Indiana County on Sunday to cap off a weekend visiting voters across Blair, Erie and Indiana counties.

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Jul 26, 2026
Deaths

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Jul 26, 2026
Nicholas Kristof: The dead end to Trump’s ‘perfect’ war

“We won,” President Donald Trump announced March 11, less than two weeks into his war in Iran. “In the first hour, it was over.”

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Jul 26, 2026
BUCS PUMMELED IN FRONT OF SELLOUT CROWD

The Pirates' Paul Skenes and the Cubs' Shota Imanaga were locked in a big-time pitchers' duel Saturday night, but Skenes suddenly fell apart in the fi...

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Jul 26, 2026
PIRATES SIGN TOP PICK CURIEL

Facing a 5 PM Monday deadline to sign their 2026 draft picks, the Pirates have signed number five overall selection Derek Curiel, the LSU center field...

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Jul 26, 2026
CURVE TOSS AWAY LEAD IN LOSS TO RUBBERDUCKS

Altoona took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the 9th inning last night, but a throwing error allowed the RubberDucks to tie the game and a single brough...

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Jul 26, 2026
BILLS TO BE SENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORITY STARTING ON MONDAY

Indiana County's new Municipal Emergency Services Authority has completed the 2026 Emergency Services Fee billing process and bills will be sent to re...

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Jul 26, 2026
DEP REOPENS PUBLIC COMMENT WINDOW FOR POWER PLANT

The Department of Environmental Protection has reopened a public comment period for the Homer City Redevelopment natural gas power plant, following re...

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Jul 26, 2026
STATE URGES FULL-BODY INSPECTION FOR TICKS

The state Health Department is encouraging you to do a full-body check for ticks if you've spent time outdoors this weekend. For the second straight y...

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Jul 26, 2026
MARION CENTER BOARD WILL WORK ON PREPARATION FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR

The Marion Center school board will meet tomorrow night with an agenda full of preparation items for the new school year. Among the actions to be take...

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Jul 26, 2026
PORTION OF RUSTIC LODGE ROAD TO CLOSE ON MONDAY

A reminder that Rustic Lodge Road will be closed starting at 7 AM on Monday from Kolter Drive to the Indian Springs Road intersection. Access to the H...

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Jul 26, 2026
Enjoy community spirit and family fun at the Knotweed Festival (copy)

The 14th Annual Knotweed Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to dusk Aug. 8 in Blairsville.

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Jul 26, 2026
TWELVE TENANTS FROM INDIANA BOROUGH APARTMENTS TO BE DISPLACED MONDAY

Indiana Borough has declared the building at 547 Philadelphia Street "uninhabitable", bringing to light a landlord/tenant dispute that could leave twe...

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Jul 25, 2026
UTILITY LINES DOWN, GAS LEAK REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON FRIDAY

First responders were active on Friday with three major incidents reported. The first was at 9:47 AM for a carbon monoxide alarm on South 10th Street ...

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Jul 25, 2026
STRUZZI REACTS TO BILLS ON SECOND-DEGREE MURDER PUNISHMENT

State representative Jim Struzzi issued a statement over dueling bills in the House and Senate on punishments for second degree murder. The PA Supreme...

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Jul 25, 2026
PIRATES LOSE IN EXTRA INNINGS TO CUBS

The Pirates started their crucial series against the Cubs with a close loss last night at PNC Park. Joe Block reports. The Pirates and the Cubs play t...

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Jul 25, 2026
CURVE POWERED BY SOLO HOMER BY GRAY, SAC BUNT BY DELGADO TO WIN OVER AKRON

Altoona and Akron had to go to extras but the Curve pulled out the win 4-2 in 10 innings. Altoona was trailing 2-1 when Murf Gray hit a solo shot in t...

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Jul 25, 2026
STEELERS SIGN QB DREW ALLAR

A few days before training camp opens, the Steelers have signed former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. The three-year starter was among a small num...

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Jul 25, 2026
WBS PENGUINS SIGN ECHL TOP GOALIE, EXPECTED TO GO BACK TO EVERBLADES

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Pens have signed the ECHL's top goalie Cam Johnson to a one-year contract yesterday. He has lead the Florida Everblades...

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Jul 25, 2026
‘Health over wealth’: 104 years of faith, family and history guide local centenarian

For more than 100 years, June Thomas, 104, has watched the world transform from her home in Indiana County. A woman of strength and a “happy-go-lucky” attitude, she has a spirit that has carried her through a lifetime of local…

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Jul 25, 2026
Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

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Jul 25, 2026
Abby

Abby, 1, is a spayed female Terrier mix.

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Jul 25, 2026
Human Services Calendar

COMING EVENTS

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Jul 25, 2026
It's Happening Here

Each weekend, read Happening Here to discover events throughout Indiana County.

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Jul 25, 2026
Maze

Maze, 3, is a black and white spayed female shorthair.

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Jul 25, 2026
Senior centers set weekly schedule

Aging Services Inc. social centers are open for lunch and other activities. You must have a reservation to attend a center and receive a lunch. Those interested must call the center the day before, by noon, in order to receive…

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Jul 25, 2026
Richard 'Dick' Lynn Craven

Richard Lynn (Dick) Craven, 88, passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in North Carolina.

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Jul 25, 2026
Slate

Slate, 4 months, is a gray and white neutered male shorthair.

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Jul 25, 2026
Moss' two RBIs lead Curve to comeback extra-inning thriller over RubberDucks

Callan Moss came through for the Curve in their 4-2 victory over the RubberDucks on Friday night. The first baseman drove in two runs in the win.

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Jul 24, 2026
Books close on 2025 fatal crashes, but changes are still ongoing

DA Manzi says a Connellsville motorist pleaded no contest in March 2025 downtown fatal accident, while no charges were filed in October 2025 incident.

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Jul 24, 2026
Federal financial crimes enforcement network issues an alert about student aid fraud

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert urging financial institutions to deal with student aid fraud schemes.

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Jul 24, 2026
Pine Grove inmate gets more state prison time for aggravated assault

One sentence reported Friday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

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Jul 24, 2026
Manzi: No contest plea in March 2025 fatal accident, no charges in October 2025 fatal

DA Manzi says a Connellsville motorist pleaded no contest in March 2025 downtown fatal accident, while no charges were filed in October 2025 incident.

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Jul 24, 2026
Mother Earth Farm prepares to host 6th Annual Farm Fest this Saturday

Mother Earth Farm PA will be holding its sixth-annual Farm Fest on Saturday and Sunday.

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Jul 24, 2026
Pennsylvania now has at least 45 cases of cyclosporiasis

Food health and safety update including the ongoing cyclospora situation.

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Jul 24, 2026
Juvenile arrested for Homer City area burglaries

Juvenile, 14, taken into custody after series of Homer City area burglaries.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 24, 2026
TROOPERS ANNOUNCE ARREST FOLLOWING RECENT BURGLARIES, THEFTS IN HOMER CITY AREA

From Pennsylvania State Police A juvenile has been arrested following continued investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts in the Homer City...

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Jul 24, 2026
INDIANA MAN PLEADS “NO CONTEST” IN CONNECTION WITH FATAL CRASH IN 2025

An Indiana man pleaded "no contest" in connection with a fatal crash that happened last year at 9th and Philadelphia Street. 66-year-old Martin Dean H...

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Jul 24, 2026
Indiana Free Library announces free programs for week

The Indiana Free Library invites the public to its free programs beginning Monday:

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Jul 24, 2026
James signs two-year deal with 76ers to team up with Brown, Embiid

The King is heading to the Keystone State. LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Jul 24, 2026
Sugg Named Director of IUP Marching Band, Associate Director of Bands

William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Marching B

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Jul 24, 2026
IUP Women's Lacrosse recognized nationally for academic excellence

The IUP women’s lacrosse team earned national recognition for its success in the classroom as 11 Crimson Hawks were named to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division II Honor Roll.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 24, 2026
TED STEWART, 80

Ted E. Stewart, 80, of Commodore, PA passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2206 at Haida Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, PA surrounded by h...

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Jul 24, 2026
PA HOUSE, SENATE REMAIN AT ODDS OVER SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTIONS

The State House and Senate remain at odds on how sentencing should be handled for those convicted of second-degree murder. The State Supreme Court rul...

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Jul 24, 2026
CHARGES HELD IN BABY DROPPING CASE

Charges connected with a case where a Kittanning man reportedly dropped his young daughter were held for court during a preliminary hearing yesterday....

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Jul 24, 2026
THREE CRASHES REPORTED ON THURSDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911

Three vehicle accidents were reported on Thursday by Indiana County 911. The first was reported at 3:07 PM on Warren Road in White Township. State Pol...

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Jul 24, 2026
BUCS OPEN KEY HOMESTAND TONIGHT AGAINST CUBS

The Pirates enter tonight's action in third place in the National League Central Division, eleven-and-a-half games behind the Brewers, but just four-a...

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Jul 24, 2026
PORTER JR., ALLAR CONTRACTS STILL AN ISSUE AS CAMP APPROACHES

The Steelers report to training camp on Tuesday at Saint Vincent, and while much of the focus in recent weeks has been the still-unsigned third-round ...

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Jul 24, 2026
DOWN TO THE WIRE FOR CURVE IN SHUTOUT WIN OVER AKRON

Altoona and Akron played a scoreless tie into the ninth inning last night before the Curve scraped out the game's only run in a 1-0 win. And it was Lo...

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Jul 24, 2026
PSAC NAMES TOP OFFICIALS

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Excellence in Officiating Award winners. Lois Pinto began officiating field hockey i...

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Jul 24, 2026
Late Death

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Jul 24, 2026
Saturday Funerals

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Jul 24, 2026
William and Norreen Greene to celebrate 75th anniversary

William and Norreen (Conner) Greene, of Clymer, will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Saturday. They were married July 25, 1951.

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Jul 24, 2026
Can Lions return to big time?

The 2025 season was flat-out horrible for the Penn State football team. After going to the semifinals in the 2024 season, the Nittany Lions fell right off a cliff.

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Jul 24, 2026
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Jul 24, 2026
House, Senate enact dueling bills regarding second-degree murder

On eve of deadline set by the state Supreme Court, state House, Senate enact dueling bills regarding second-degree murder.

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Jul 23, 2026
Indiana Elks donate $600 to Community Living and Learning

The Indiana Elks Lodge #931 donated $600 to Community Living and Learning on July 14.

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Jul 23, 2026
Sottile finds prima facie case in dropped baby case

MDJ Sottile finds prima facie case against Jakob Hankey in White Township dropped baby case.

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Jul 23, 2026
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 In

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Jul 23, 2026
Indiana County Democrats announce "Weekend of Action"

Indiana County Democrats announce "Weekend of Action" based at the party headquarters in downtown Indiana.

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Jul 23, 2026
S&T Bank announces new stock repurchasing program

S&T Bank plans to repurchase up to $100 million worth of common stock. It also announced second-quarter earnings.

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Jul 23, 2026
Charges against Gilpin Township murder suspect held for court

A reputed history of acrimony within a Gilpin Township family was detailed Thursday during a preliminary hearing held to address filed criminal charges against Mengqi Zhang, 37, who is accused of stabbing her 79-year-old mother-in-law, Rosa

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Jul 23, 2026
PITTMAN JOINS OTHERS IN URGING HOUSE TO ACT ON SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION CHARGES

At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman joined other local lawmakers in urging House Democrats to make a move on S...

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Jul 23, 2026
IUP announces addition of transfer guard Maya Davis

IUP women’s basketball officially announced the seventh member of their recruiting class earlier this week.

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Jul 23, 2026
VERIZON OUTAGE HITS INDIANA COUNTY FOR SECOND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS

For the second time in as many weeks, Verzion customers in Indiana County are experiencing a service outage. Verizon's outage tracker states that ther...

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Jul 23, 2026
KITTANNING MAN ACCUSED OF HITTING A CHILD DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY

A Kittanning man is due in Indiana County District Court today on charges of assaulting a child. Court documents show 22-year-old Jakob Hankey faces f...

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Jul 23, 2026
PITTMAN LAUDS PA SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING PRIVACY, PROPERTY PROTECTIONS

The state supreme court has sided with Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club concerning warrantless land searches. In a 7-0 unanim...

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Jul 23, 2026
HIGH FRICTION SURFACE TREATMENTS TO TAKE PLACE ON OFF RAMPS ON ROUTES 422, 268

PennDOT has announced that there will be some road work on the Route 422 west off-ramp to Route 268 and on the Route 268 on-ramp to Route 422 East in ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 23, 2026
BUCS BULLPEN CAN’T COME THROUGH IN DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT

The Pirates' starting pitchers were firing zeroes yesterday, but the bullpen staggered again, as the Bucs split a doubleheader with the Yankees. Joe B...

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Jul 23, 2026
CARDINALS’ SIGNING OF ROOKIE QB COULD SET THE MARKET FOR ALLAR

The Arizona Cardinals have signed quarterback Carson Beck, their third-round draft pick, and his four-year, $7.4 million deal could help set the marke...

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Jul 23, 2026
CURVE TAKE A BAD LOSS IN AKRON

Lonnie White Jr. is red-hot for Altoona, but even a four-hit night for the outfielder couldn't secure a win at Akron, and that was despite the Curve h...

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Jul 23, 2026
IUP LACROSSE HONORED FOR CLASSROOM WORK

IUP women's lacrosse has been named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division II Honor Roll, recognizing eleven stu...

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Jul 23, 2026
ROSSITER WOMAN HITS DEER, SUV CATCHES FIRE

A Rossiter woman escaped injury after her SUV struck a deer and caught fire Tuesday evening in Bell Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police. ...

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Jul 23, 2026
Deaths

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Jul 23, 2026
Kenneth M. Marshall

Kenneth Mark Marshall, 81, of Homer City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

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Jul 23, 2026
Friday's Funeral

Funerals scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, include ...

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Jul 23, 2026
BIRTH: Owen William Wheeler

Owen William Wheeler was born on May 27, 2026, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured at 19 inches long.

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Jul 23, 2026
BIRTH: Zoey Grace Weston

Zoey Grace Weston was born on July 11, 2026, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 inches long.

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Jul 23, 2026
First Commonwealth Bank loan originators get national customer rankings

Johnstown Mortgage Loan Originator among five from First Commonwealth Bank to get national customer rankings.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 23, 2026
Thomas L. Friedman: The quick-fix fantasies of the world’s strongmen

Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin are drastically different men, but they do have one important thing in common: Each thinks he is the smartest person in any room he enters. Alas, though, because they have all done the…

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Jul 23, 2026
5 best games heading into the 2026 Pitt football season

The football season is right around the corner, and the Pitt Panthers are coming off an 8-5 season with massive questions answered, especially with the emergence of quarterback Mason Heintschel.

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Jul 23, 2026
Byron York: A renewed war means renewed GOP midterm worries

In the last week, the war in Iran has seemed like a war again, after a long time in a gray area that was neither war nor peace. Now, with both sides shooting at each other, war is back. And,…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 23, 2026
Mooney's clutch hitting leads RubberDucks to comeback victory over Curve

The Curve jumped out to a 2-0 lead early Wednesday night against the RubberDucks, but Akron rallied for a walk-off victory thanks to Alex Mooney, winning 7-6 in 10 innings.

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Jul 22, 2026
Rustic Lodge Road closing from July 27 to Aug. 7

Rustic Lodge Road will close between Monday, July 27, and Friday, Aug. 7.

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Jul 22, 2026
Commissioners take steps to deal with future state budget impasses

Indiana County Commissioners hail efforts of probation officers in proclamation; also other board business.

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Jul 22, 2026
Stauffer reports to board on data center items, solar/wind ordinance

There were no speakers for public comment at Wednesday’s Indiana County Commissioners’ meeting, about Homer City or any other topic.

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Jul 22, 2026
White Township supervisors review updated junked automobile ordinance, seek extension on traffic signal project

White Township supervisors began reviewing an updated junked automobile ordinance at their board meeting Wednesday.

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Jul 22, 2026
Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority board accepts insurance proposal, prepares for bill distribution

At its monthly work session Monday, the board of the Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority accepted a proposal from the Reschini Group for insurance for ICMESA.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 22, 2026
Fetterman joins 16 other Senate Democrats in new bid to legalize cannabis nationally

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, joined 16 Senate Democratic colleagues reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, legislation aiming to end “the harmful federal prohibition of cannabis” by removing cannabis or mari

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 22, 2026
Cambria Township police officer charged in incident with Ebensburg woman

Cambria Township police officer charged by state police following an incident in an Ebensburg woman's residence.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 22, 2026
Punxsutawney Hunting Club wins appeal to state Supreme Court about property searches

Punxsutawney Hunting Club wins appeal to state Supreme Court about property searches.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 22, 2026
Thompson joins colleagues with bills supporting grandparents and their families

Thompson joins colleagues with bills supporting grandparents and their families.

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Jul 22, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS RECEIVE ANOTHER DRAFT OF PROPOSED JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE

Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors received the latest draft of the proposed junk vehicle ordinance. The proposed ordinance would def...

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Jul 22, 2026
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE POLICIES TO HELP DURING FUTURE STATE BUDGET IMPASSES

This morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved policies and procedures concerning a state budget impasse. This year's budget impasse was only...

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Jul 22, 2026
COUNTY RECEIVES MORE THAN 240 COMMENTS ON POTENTIAL AI DATA CENTERS/HOMER CITY ENERGY PROJECT

Indiana County officials are now going through the comments made about concerns on potential AI Data Centers and the Homer City Generation project. Ov...

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Jul 22, 2026
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE POLICIES TO HELP DURING FUTURE STATE BUDGET IMAPASSES

This morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved policies and procedures concerning a state budget impasse. This year's budget impasse was only...

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Jul 22, 2026
CAROL BERNABO, 75

Carol Louise (Burkley) Bernabo, 75, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.), passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the...

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Jul 22, 2026
KENNETH MARSHALL, 81

Kenneth Mark Marshall, 81, of Homer City, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA. He was born on March 23, 1945,...

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Jul 22, 2026
PORTION OF SCHOOL BUS GRANT COMING TO INDIANA COUNTY BUS COMPANY

A bus company out of Marion Center is one of 26 companies to receive grant money from PennDOT to help train school bus drivers. Over $1.1 million in g...

WCCS Radio
Jul 22, 2026
FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS CHERRY TREE WOMAN ON DRUG DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

On Monday, a federal jury found a Cherry Tree woman guilty on charges of fentanyl distribution resulting in bodily injury and conspiracy to distribute...

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Jul 22, 2026
PART OF RUSTIC LODGE ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT MONDAY

White Township officials announced that Rustic Lodge Road will be closed starting Monday morning from Kolter Drive to Indian Springs Road. The reason ...

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Jul 22, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO CONSIDER ROAD NAMES FOR RUSTIC RIDGE TODAY

White Township's supervisors will meet this afternoon and there will be some road-related issues on the agenda. One of the issues will be the names of...

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Jul 22, 2026
KELLER, CHANDLER TO START FOR BUCS IN DOUBLEHEADER AT YANKEE STADIUM

The threat of severe weather forced the postponement of last night's Pirates game against the Yankees, and when that weather arrived, the decision was...

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Jul 22, 2026
CURVE BLAST FOUR HOMERS IN WIN OVER RUBBERDUCKS

Lonnie White Jr. hit two home runs and young sensation Murf Gray hit a grand slam as Altoona edged Akron, 8-7 last night. Titus Dumitru hit his team-l...

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Jul 22, 2026
TWO BIG QUESTION MARKS AS OPENING OF CAMP AT ST. VINCENT APPROACHES

With NFL training camps opening this week and reporting day coming on Tuesday at Saint Vincent, the Steelers still have not signed quarterback Drew Al...

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Jul 22, 2026
STARS RE-SIGN ROBERTSON, EX-PEN MARINO SIGNS BIG EXTENSION WITH UTAH

The Dallas Stars have reached a pre-arbitration one-year contract agreement with star forward Jason Robertson, an often-identified Penguins trade targ...

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Jul 22, 2026
Gray, White Jr. mash their way to Altoona's win over Akron

The Curve opened their series at 7 17 Credit Union Park against the Akron RubberDucks with an 8-7 victory Tuesday night.

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Jul 22, 2026
Carol L. Bernabo

Carol Louise (Burkley) Bernabo, 75, of Blairsville (Derry Township), passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

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Jul 22, 2026
Deaths

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Jul 22, 2026
Friends of White’s Woods to host bat walk

Wildlife biologist Julie Zeyzus will lead a late evening walk Sunday in the White’s Woods Nature Center, sponsored by Friends of White’s Woods.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 22, 2026
Rena J. Henderson

Rena J. (Shellhammer) Henderson, 97, of Young Township, passed away to Heaven on Monday, July 20, 2026, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

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Jul 22, 2026
Thomas 'Tom' Lee Henry

Thomas “Tom” Lee Henry, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home in Jasper, Ga., on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and devotion…

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Jul 22, 2026
Late Deaths

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Jul 22, 2026
Thursday Funerals

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Jul 22, 2026
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...

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Jul 21, 2026
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

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Congressional time capsule includes plaque marking PA history, including steelmaking

A steel plaque honors Pennsylvania history, as well as that of steelmaking here.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Area bus company gets $50,000 state grant for driver training

Bus company contracted by Marion Center Area School District gets state funding for driver training.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Cherry Tree-area woman pleads guilty in drug-related death of Westover woman

Cherry Tree woman to join Westover-area man in long prison terms for the drug-related death of a Westover woman.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Woman, 62, pleads guilty to retail theft and gets up to two years in jail

Guilty plea reported in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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. ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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
Jul 21, 2026
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 bachel

IUP News
Jul 21, 2026
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
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 21, 2026
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
Jul 21, 2026
Deaths

Obituaries on Page A-4

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Patricia Lou (Wilson) Eiselman

Patricia Lou (Wilson) Eiselman, 82, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Thomas Francis Kennedy

Thomas Francis Kennedy, 76, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Frederick Mack Foster

Frederick Mack Foster, 88, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Howard William Stiffler

Howard William Stiffler, 84, of Indiana, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Indiana.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
BIRTH: Khylee Grace Ewing

Khylee Grace Ewing was born on June 28, 2026, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19 inches long.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
BIRTH: Sylvie Cordelia DeGray

Sylvie Cordelia DeGray was born on June 10, 2026, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches long.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Wednesday's Funeral

Funeral services for Wednesday July 22, 2026, include ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
A lifetime of driving leads to one Big Three verdict

Q: Throughout my long life, I have owned automobiles from all of the American Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford and Chrysler — along with three European and three Asian brands. I know some people maintain strict brand loyalty.…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
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
Jul 21, 2026
Local weather changes cause hunters challenges this summer

A couple of cold fronts and thunderstorms in recent days have allowed for a more enjoyable adventure. Almost like a switch has been flipped, the summer season seems to be going the other way. Wildlife movement will become more noticeable…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
With fall on the way, local fishers have to be prepared for changes

As summer gives way to fall, the frequency with which game fish such as bass and walleyes use submerged creek channels increases. Locating prime channel areas and then plying them with the proper lures will increase the productivity of your

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
Weather pendulum swings back to stormy, with some areas getting heavy rain

Storms move in for Tuesday -- and more of an air quality problem with ozone.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
State police complete another year of Camp Cadet

State police at Troop A, Indiana, complete another year of Camp Cadet at the Lions Health Camp in Armstrong Township.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
James' five-RBI performance isn't enough as HC Post comeback falls short against Philipsburg

Continuing its run in the Region 7 Legion Tournament, HC Post took on Philipsburg, but its comeback fell short in a 6-5 loss.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
Reading holds off Altoona comeback effort thanks to León's two-home run day

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Curve and Fightin Phils returned to action Sunday looking to win the series. It was Reading that got the last laugh, defeating Altoona 10-5.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
Shapiro signs 23 bills, some with local or regional sponsors

Gov. Shapiro signs 23 bills into law.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
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 In

IUP News
Jul 20, 2026
HC Post falls in regoin 7 tournament despite strong days from James, McHugh

Continuing its run in the Region 7 Legion Tournament, HC Post took on Philipsburg, but its comeback fell short in a 6-5 loss.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
McHugh’s RBI isn’t enough as Barecats fall to Saints in Region 7 tournament

HC Post's Region 7 Legion Tournament run came to a close Monday as the Bearcats fell to St. Michael, 6-2.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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
Jul 20, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 20, 2026
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
Jul 20, 2026
New Heart Medication Improves Patient’s Quality of Life
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Jul 20, 2026
Nurse Residency Cohort Graduation Ceremony Held at IRMC 2026
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Jul 20, 2026
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 Associatio

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
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
Jul 19, 2026
More about the 'imperfectly good' 2026-27 state budget, from various corners

More about the 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
Monday is last day to submit comments to the county regarding data centers

More about the county's bid to get input about data center development.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
Storms pass; new smoke alert in effect in western Pa.

Weather and air quality update.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
James' big day at the plate leads Cats to walk-off victory over Bedford

The HC Post Barecats opened their American Legion tournament journey Saturday with a 4-3 victory over Bedford.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
Curve splits first two games with Fightin Phils to open second half of season

The Altoona Curve opened the second half of the season with a series against the Reading Fightin Phils, splitting the first two games Friday and Saturday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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...

WCCS Radio
Jul 19, 2026
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
Jul 18, 2026
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
Jul 18, 2026
FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FOR INDIANA, WESTMORELAND COUNTIES

While the area is now out of the air quality advisories, another weather-related issue is coming into effect. A flood watch was issued for Indiana, We...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
RACP GRANT FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR INDIANA, ARMSTRONG, WESTMORELAND COUNTIES

State Representatives and Senators from Indiana, Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties have announced over $6.75 million in Redevelopment Assistance Cap...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT THEFT OF LADDER

Police in Indiana Borough are investigating a theft that happened earlier this week. Officers say that between 2:30 PM on July 16th and 8:30 AM the fo...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
PAWC RATE INCREASES APPROVED BY PUC

Pennsylvania American Water Company customers are about to see higher bills. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved the Water Company...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
ETHICS WORKSHOP TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH

Organizations are invited to take part in a workshop being put on next month by the state ethics commission. The program will be held August 19th from...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
PIRATES-GUARDIANS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE

The smoke from Canada's wildfires forced last night's Pirates/Guardians game to be postponed as the air quality at Progressive Field was poor. At 5:00...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
MURF GRAY PAYS IMMEDIATE DIVIDENDS FOR CURVE IN WIN OVER READING

Yesterday, the Pirates promoted slugging infielder Murf Gray from high-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona and he paid immediate dividends for the Curve ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
ALTOONA CURVE TO RECEIVE RACP GRANT MONEY FOR STADIUM UPGRADES

The Altoona Curve will receive $1.9 million in RACP grant money for upgrades to Peoples Natural Gas Field. Team owners Diamond Baseball Holdings plan ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
WHEELING NAILERS COACH HIRED BY AHL’S ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS

Just a day after the Pittsburgh Penguins announced the end of their relationship with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers, the minor league squad has now lost...

WCCS Radio
Jul 18, 2026
Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Area blood drives scheduled

The Red Cross has announced the following blood drives:

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Founders and Guardians: Alexander Hamilton

“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” — Alexander Hamilton

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Human Services Calendar

COMING EVENTS

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Indiana Free Library announces programs for week

The Indiana Free Library invites the public to its free programs beginning Monday:

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
It's Happening Here

Each weekend, read Happening Here to discover events throughout Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Senior centers set weekly schedule

Aging Services Inc. social centers are open for lunch and other activities. You must have a reservation to attend a center and receive a lunch. Those interested must call the center the day before, by noon, in order to receive…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Sadie Palfrey named to chancellor's list at University of Alaska

Sadie Palfrey, of Indiana, has been named to the spring 2026 chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
River Valley student earns Skill Point Certificate at national competition

Aiden Ellenberger, of Blairsville, and a student at River Valley High School, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Medical Math during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 18, 2026
Code Purple and the new Dust Bowl

Reported opinion By David Loomis INDIANA – In the pit of the Great Depression, the sky went pitch dark in Washington, D.C. A towering dust storm swept in from the Midwest. As the black blizzard approached, the head of the … Continue reading

The Hawk Eye
Jul 17, 2026
Washington Township supervisors, residents at impasse over dust control

Washington Township residents, supervisors clashed over the use of dust control on township roadways during a supervisors meeting July 7.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Air quality expected to improve, at least temporarily, this weekend

Air quality wise, forecasters say, things are expected to get better as the weekend progresses.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Shapiro, area lawmakers tout RACP grants for multiple projects

Shapiro, area lawmakers tout RACP grants for multiple projects in three counties.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
A sweet sight: Proposal for a gob emoji gains traction

Gobs. Just the word conjures up thoughts of cakey, sandwichy, icingy goodness. The classic sweet treat is known throughout Pennsylvania as a favorite sight at bake sales and farmers markets.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Blairsville man gets term in county jail for Center Township DUI

Common Pleas Court activity.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Sixth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative scheduled for Monday

Food drives and cleanup efforts are included in sixth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative Monday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Despite strong showings from Cortazzo, Burda, Indiana falls in PA U13 semifinals

Looking for a trip to the finals after taking down in LBLL the PA U13 quarterfinals, Indiana turned its attention to the District Team, which defeated Indiana 11-3.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
POOR AIR QUALITY ALERTS CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY

The PA Department of Environmental Protection's Code Purple Air Quality alert will continue until midnight tonight, with not only vulnerable populatio...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
Stewart's three RBIs lead Indiana U13 to victory over LBLL in Pa. state tournament

The Indiana U13 All-Star baseball team is now one win away from reaching the Pennsylvania state championship after defeating LBLL 11-1 in an elimination game.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 17, 2026
Indiana County Workforce Brief
Indiana County Center for Economic Operations
Jul 17, 2026
DEMARIS SUNDERLIN, 95

Demaris "Dee" (Wolfe) Sunderlin, 95, of Burnside, Pennsylvania, entered into the eternal presence of her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Indiana ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
SHIRLEY LOCKARD, 89

Shirley Lockard, 89 of Indiana, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Sun Valley Acres Personal Care Home. Born on December 21, 1936 in Apollo, she was the...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
DORIS COCHRAN, 70

Doris Marlene Cochran, 70, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Shelocta, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Scenery Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cen...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
Committee Updates - July 2026

Program Thanks to Dr. Benjamin Ford for his presentation on Newport, an Indiana County river town of the 18th century. Dr. Ford will be returning to the society in the Fall to share his research on Western Pennsylvania in the late 18th and

Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County
Jul 17, 2026
CONCORDIA-IRMC VNA LAUNCHING NEW BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INDIANA COUNTY

Concordia-IRMC VNA is launching a new bereavement support program for Indiana County families, building on the work of its longtime Hopeful Hearts pro...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
IDLEWILD DECIDES TO CLOSE AMID SMOKEY CONDITIONS

Idlewild Amusement Park and Soakzone has decided to close today due to the hazardous air quality. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused the Nationa...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
GAS PRICES RISING ONCE AGAIN

Gas prices are rising, both across the country and Pennsylvania. That's according to Triple- A (AAA), who reports that the national average price for ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES CODE PURPLE AIR QUALITY ALERT AS WILDFIRE SMOKE LOOMS

Our area is still under an air quality alert as wildfire smoke from the north makes its way into the region. The National Weather Service has issued a...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS ANSWER MULTIPLE CALLS THURSDAY

First responders were kept busy yesterday with multiple calls for service. The first call came at 6:45 in the morning for an odor investigation somewh...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL PLANS DISPLAY FOR TWO BRIDGE PROJECTS

PennDOT is inviting the public to take part in virtual plans display regarding bridges in Armstrong and Indiana Counties starting next Monday. The dis...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
PIRATES HEAD TO CLEVELAND FOR GAME AGAINST GUARDIANS

After a four-day break, the Pirates will return to action tonight against the Guardians in Cleveland tonight. Greg Brown reports.

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
PIRATES ACQUIRE OUTFIELDER, ANNOUNCE 2027 SEASON SCHEDULE

The Pirates did make a move yesterday, as they acquired top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash co...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
ALTOONA HEADS TO READING

The Altoona Curve return to action tonight as well, as they head to Reading to take on the Fightin' Phils in a three-game weekend series. Altoona will...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
PENS ANNOUNCE 2026-27 SCHEDULE

The Pens have announced their schedule for next season. They will start September 30th on the road against Philadelphia with the home opener on Octobe...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
PENS END AFFILIATION WITH WHEELING NAILERS

The 29-year relationship between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Wheeling Nailers has come to an end. The future of the relationship had been in question ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
INDIANA LITTLE LEAGUE ROUTS NLL TO ADVANCE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY

Indiana's 13U Little League All-Stars stayed alive at the state championships as they beat NLL Intermediate 20-3. Gavin Hudak had three hits on the da...

WCCS Radio
Jul 17, 2026
Cortazzo, Detwiler combine for six RBIs in Indiana LL's 20-3 victory

The Indiana 13U All-Stars were competing in the state playoffs Thursday, winning their way to the final four and an elimination game with a 20-3 victory over NLL Intermediate.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
Clymer Police detail two persons of interest in ongoing investigation

Clymer Borough Police Department seek two persons of interest in an ongoing investigation.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
Deadline approaches for dual-credit enrollment of ICTC students in IUP program

Deadline nears for dual-credit program for ICTC students seeking IUP degree in education.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
PennDOT seeks comments on Kiski, Green township bridge replacements

PennDOT seeks comments on bridge replacement projects planned for state highways in Armstrong and Indiana counties.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
Woman gets two years' probation for harassment, disorderly conduct

One sentence reported Thursday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
INDIANA HIGH BASEBALL TEAM HONORED AT THIRD THURSDAY EVENT

(Members of the Indiana High baseball team and coaching staff are joined by State Representative Jim Struzzi (far left) and Mayor Charles Simelton (fa...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
Budner's big day leads Barecats past Bulldogs, clinching third seed in regional playoffs

After falling to Bushy Run in the Legion semifinals, HC Post was looking to claim third place in the regional playoffs Wednesday. They did just that, defeating Burrell 8-4.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
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 (HELP) Summer Experience, June 10 and

IUP News
Jul 16, 2026
HOPEFUL HEARTS TO CLOSE DUE TO LOSS OF FUNDING

Hopeful Hearts of Indiana has announced that they will be closing. In a post on their Facebook page, the children's grief counseling service says that...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
JIMMY STEWART SELECTED AS INDUCTEE TO 2026 PITTSBURGH WALK OF FAME

Jimmy Stewart will be an inductee in the second class of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, which is in the Strip District's Te...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
IUP ALUMNUS DONATES $25K FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF LATE FATHER

An Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumnus has donated $25,000 to create a new scholarship for business students in honor of his late father. Danie...

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Jul 16, 2026
PIRATES RETURN TO ACTION TOMORROW

The Pirates will return to action tomorrow night as they take on the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland. The Pirates are riding a three-game win streak ...

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Jul 16, 2026
STEELERS ANNOUNCE NEW TERRIBLE TOWEL VARIANT FOR PARIS GAME

While training camp is still a few weeks away, the Steelers are looking ahead to their international game in Paris on October 25th against the New Orl...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
PENS ANNOUNCE OPENING NIGHT OPPONENT, NEW HIRE

The Penguins are set to renew their rivalry with the Flyers to launch the season later this fall. Pittsburgh will go on the road to take on Philadelph...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
NEW TIEBREAKER POLICY ADOPTED FOR ACC FOOTBALL

The ACC is adopting a new tiebreaker policy for the league's football title game. The change comes after Duke got into last year's ACC Championship ga...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
HOMER CITY LEGION TAKES #3 SEED WITH WIN OVER LOWER BURRELL

Homer City's Senior Legion Team beat the bulldogs of Lower Burrell 8-4 last night. The Bearcats scored frequently in the first half of the game, Posti...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
INDIANA LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS ADVANCE IN STATE TOURNAMENT

Indiana's Little Leauge 13U all-stars stay alive in the state tournament with an 18-3 rout of Abington yesterday. Indiana scored 10 runs in the third ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for an Indiana man charged with two counts of aggravated assault connected with a domestic violence incident ...

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Jul 16, 2026
INDIANA BASEBALL TEAM TO BE HONORED AT THIRD THURSDAY EVENT TONIGHT

The two-time PIAA Champion Indiana Varsity Baseball Team will be honored tonight during Downtown Indiana's Third Thursday event. Downtown Indiana's Sa...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY COMPANY TO BE PART OF $10 BILLION IN NEW INVESTMENTS FROM PA DEFENSE AND INNOVATION SUMMIT

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Dave McCormick has announced an Indiana County company will be part of $10 billion in new investments at the Pennsylvania De...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
PIAA FINALIZES WPIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

The PIAA has approved football playoff brackets for the next 2 seasons, clearing the way for 4 WPIAL championship games to be played at Acrisure Stadi...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES AIR QUALITY ALERT AS CANADIAN WILDFIRE SMOKE MOVES SOUTH

The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for Indiana County and surrounding communities through midnight Thursday night. Smoke fro...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA TO RECEIVE ABOUT $1 MILLION IN DRUG SETTLEMENT

Pennsylvania is expected to receive about $1 million as part of a nearly $30 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark. At...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO STRUCTURE FIRE WEDNESDAY, VEHICLE FIRE THURSDAY

First responders were called out to a structure fire Wednesday night. The call came in at 9:19 p.m. for a location on Mahoning Road in South Mahoning ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 16, 2026
IUP selects director of Center for Civic Dialogue

Following a national search, Dr. Stephan Schaffrath, who has nearly three decades of experience in higher education, has been selected to serve as the director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Civic Dialogue.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 16, 2026
LONGTIME COUNTY PROTHONOTARY RANDY DEGENKOLB RESIGNS

Indiana County's longtime Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts has announced his retirement. Randy Degenkolb has served in that office since January of 20...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
IUP Alumnus Establishes Scholarship for IUP Eberly College of Business Majors in Honor of His Late Father

Daniel Simoni ’94 has continued his generosity to students at IUP with a $25,000 gift to establish a scholarship in honor of his late father, Wayne Norman Simoni, formerly of Baldwin, Allegheny County.

IUP News
Jul 15, 2026
ALBERT BOND, 84

Albert "Buzz" George Bond, 84, of Cherry Tree, PA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2026 from his home, where he was surrounded by his...

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Jul 15, 2026
LILLIAN WALLACE, 86

Lillian Ruth Long Shaffer Wallace, 86, died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at St Andrews Village in Indiana, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, ...

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Jul 15, 2026
IUP COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OFFICIAL SPEAKS AT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE

The director of Admissions and Student Affairs for IUP's new College of Osteopathic Medicine Jamie Murphy gave a presentation at the 2026 National Ass...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
PIRATES PITCHERS UNABLE TO PLAY IN MLB ALL-STAR GAME

The American League dominated the National League in the All-Star Game from Philadelphia. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger drove-in a pair of runs to...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
PENS SIGN ROBERTSON, AVOID ARBITRATION

The Penguins are signing restricted free-agent Nick Robertson. His agent says Robertson is entering a two-year contract with the team. The move allows...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
HOMER CITY SENIOR LEGION TEAM TO PLAY BURRELL TODAY TO DETERMINE PLACE IN REGIONAL TOURNEY

Homer City Post 493's Senior Legion team is back in action today as they host Burrell today in a playoff seeding game for the upcoming regional tourna...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
INDIANA 13U LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS ROUTED IN OPENING ROUND GAME

Indiana's 13U Little League All-Stars fell in the opening round of the state championship tournament to last year's champions West Side 17-2. 3 West S...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
MOTIONS HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MAN ACCUSED IN ROBBERY

A motions hearing is scheduled today for a man accused of robbery earlier this year. Court documents show that 45-year-old Jamie Swanger of Indiana is...

WCCS Radio
Jul 15, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES HEAT ADVISORY FOR INDIANA COUNTY

A heat advisory will be in effect for Indiana County through this evening as dangerous temperatures and humidity continue across the region. The advis...

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Jul 15, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TABLES PLANS FOR LUCERNE ROAD RV PARK

At a meeting Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission tabled final site plans for an RV park on Lucerne Road. The Cartesian Company and P...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
Indiana Area High School baseball team among those honored by school board

Sports-related coverage of July 13 Indiana Area School District board of directors meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 14, 2026
Teen burglary suspect sought in Center Township

Troopers at state police Troop A, Indiana, are seeking to identify the suspect involved in a series of attempted residential burglaries and attempted theft from motor vehicles in Center Township, Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 14, 2026
TROOPERS SEEKING TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED CENTER TOWNSHIP BURGLARIES, THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLES

From the Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are seeking to identify the suspect involved in a series of attempted residential burglaries and attempted...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR ATHENA AWARDS

The Indiana County ATHENA award recipients and the Chamber of Commerce have announced that they are now accepting applications for this year's ATHENA ...

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Jul 14, 2026
Register now for Pre-K!

Visit our enrollment page to learn more!

Indiana Area School District
Jul 14, 2026
INDIANA 14U LITTLE LEAGUER BASEBALL TEAM STARTS STATE TOURNAMENT PLAY TODAY

Indiana's U13 Little League All-Stars are in action in the state tournament this evening in Greencastle. In the first round of play, they will take on...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
RIBBON CUTTING HELD FOR REBRANDING OF LOCAL HOSPICE CARE FACILITY

A ribbon cutting was held today for the rebranding of a local hospice care facility. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce held the ceremony to celeb...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
GAS PRICES HOLDING STEADY IN PENNSYLVANIA

Gas prices across the state hold steady while the national average starts to go up once again. The national average has gone up by six cents to $3.85 ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES PIPE PROJECT FOR DERRY TOWNSHIP

PennDOT District 12, which serves Westmoreland County, is announcing a pipe replacement project in Derry Township. The work is scheduled to start July...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
PIRATES TRADE PITCHER TO ORIOLES

The Pirates are parting with pitcher Cam Sanders. Pittsburgh traded the right-hander off to Baltimore for cash considerations yesterday. Sanders has m...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
ALL-STAR GAME TONIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA

Baseball's best take over the City of Brotherly Love on Tuesday when the National League squares off against the American League in the MLB All-Star G...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
RODGERS TAKING “BONDING WEEK” WITH SIX TEAMMATES

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is preparing for his final NFL training camp. Rodgers posted pictures on social media of himself with si...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
PENS PROSPECT SIGNS WITH WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON

A Pittsburgh Penguins prospect will head to the AHL. Twenty-one-year-old defenseman Maleek McGowan has signed a deal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Befor...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
HOMER CITY SENIOR LEGION FALLS TO BUSHY RUN IN CLOSE GAME 3

It was a close one in the final of the three-game playoff series between Homer City and Bushy Run, but Bushy Run came out on top with a 2-1 extra-inni...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUNDAY URGES STATE HOUSE TO ACT ON NEW MURDER SENTENCING STRUCTURE BEFORE JULY DEADLINE

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging the state House to act before a July 24 deadline to address sentencing for second-degree murder co...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
RIBBON CUTTING TO BE HELD FOR HOSPICE CARE FACILITY REBRANDING

A ribbon cutting will be held today for the rebranding of a local hospice care facility. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce will hold the ceremony...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
GREENSBURG MAN DUE IN COURT IN CONNECTION WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE

A Greensburg man is due in court today in connection with an attempted homicide in 2023. Court documents show that 38-year-old Michael Aaron Whitfield...

WCCS Radio
Jul 14, 2026
Allegheny River’s waterway provides challenges for everyone who tries to tame it

Dan Brown made a cast close to the bank, something he’s quite adept at. Soon after the lure’s splashdown, with his casting rod held high to lift the line off the water, he began a steady, moderately-paced retrieve. The surface…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 14, 2026
Hudson compact cars, subcompacts and songs that helped sell automobiles

Q: Greg, I’ve always been fascinated by the early compact cars and subcompacts that appeared before the fuel crunch years. Which companies were first to build them, and was Hudson an independent automaker when it produced the Jet? Also, wha

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 14, 2026
Looking to beat the heat? Try heading to local waterways

Floating a stream or river offers a unique way to beat the heat. Often, water temperatures are much lower than air temperatures, allowing the chance for refreshment by submerging all or part of yourself. Sometimes taking a dunk is not…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 14, 2026
The Unexpected Comeback of Graphic Tees This Summer

Graphic tees are back in a big way this summer, bringing personality, nostalgia, and effortless style to everyday outfits.

Indiana Mall
Jul 14, 2026
Ridley walks off HC Post to send Bushy Run to legion championship

Bushy Run and HC Post met Monday with a trip to the championship on the line, and thanks to Dylan Ridley, Bushy Run advanced with a 2-1 victory.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Indiana Area anticipates some $100,000 in additional state subsidy for 2026-27

Coverage of July 13 Indiana Area School District board of directors meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD, ADMINISTRATION HONORS THOSE WHO SAVED LIFE AT MACK POOL

At Monday night's meeting, the Indiana School Board and administration honored the two district students instrumental in saving the life of a boy at M...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
Sunday urges action before July 24 deadline for high court murder ruling

At least one other deadline lays ahead for the General Assembly now that a 2026-27 budget has been approved.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Service restored to most of over 2,000 without electricity late Monday in Indiana area

Outage affects 2,060 Indiana area customers.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
HOMER CITY LEGION FALLS TO BUSHY RUN IN GAME TWO

On Sunday, the Homer City Senior Legion baseball team lost to Bushy Run 6-2. Homer City was limited to six hits on the game, picking up runs in the fi...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
CLYMER BOROUGH APPOINTS JOSHUA HAYES TO COUNCIL

Monday morning, Clymer Borough Council appointed Joshua Hayes as the newest member of council. Hayes was sworn in immediately following his appointmen...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
ACCUWEATHER PREDICTS ANOTHER HEAT WAVE

Another heat wave is expected to move through our area this week. AccuWeather predicts that starting tomorrow, daytime temperatures will rise to the h...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
Working as a Kid - Delivering the Daily Newspaper

I hope that your summer has been good so far. We’ve had some wonderful programs at the HGSIC recently. If you’ve not been to any of our events, check out the HGSIC website and plan on attending an upcoming one. If you live far away, check o

Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County
Jul 13, 2026
PAULA DASKIVICH, 75

Paula Ann (Borish) Daskivich, 75, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. She was born in Latrobe on January 17, 1951, to the late John a...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
PIRATES SWEEP BREWERS WITH ROUT ON SUNDAY

The Pirates entered the All-Star Break on a high note by picking up a series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers thanks to a rout on Sunday. Greg Brown rep...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
PIRATES DRAFT MOSTLY PITCHERS ON DAY TWO OF DRAFT

At the MLB Draft on Sunday, the Pirates took 13 pitchers and three position players. Included among them are LSU recruits lefty pitcher Spencer Evans ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
CURVE FALL TO RICHMOND ON FINAL GAME BEFORE ALL-STAR BREAK

Altoona fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels in the final game before the all-star break 5-3 Sunday afternoon. Richmond touched Curve starter Connor ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
CLYMER BOROUGH TO MEET TONIGHT

After not having a quorum last Wednesday night, Clymer Borough Council will hold a special voting meeting today. Items on today's agenda include appoi...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
PA BUDGET SIGNED AFTER SUNDAY SESSIONS OF STATE HOUSE, SENATE

The 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget was signed by Governor Josh Shapiro last night after weekend sessions of both the house and senate. The $50.8 billion ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
TAX AND RENT REBATE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

Pennsylvania's Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is still accepting applications after the deadline was extended through December 31st. The program...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
SENATE PASSES BILL AIMED AT GETTING NEW MEDICAL TREATMENTS TO PATIENTS FASTER

The Pennsylvania Senate last week approved a bill aimed at getting new medical treatments and devices to patients more quickly. Senate Bill 1206 would...

WCCS Radio
Jul 13, 2026
Deaths

Obituaries on Page A-4

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Joseph M. Burkett

Joseph M. Burkett, 79, died Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Dolly Ann (Link) Stock

Dolly Ann (Link) Stock, 86, of Irwin, formerly of Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Tuesday Funerals

Funeral services for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, include ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
IUP Softball to hold walk-on tryouts Aug. 26

IUP softball and head coach Shawna Bellaud will host walk-on tryouts for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m. at Ruth Podbielski Field on IUP’s South Campus.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics returns for third annual fundraiser

The Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics will host its third annual fundraiser Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 13, 2026
Thomas's big day leads Bushy Run to victory over HC Post

Looking to move on in the Legion playoffs, HC Post took on Bushy Run on Sunday but the Bearcats couldn’t pull of the win falling 6-2.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
Probation is handed out and fines assessed in Common Pleas Court cases

These sentences were handed down Friday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
12 days late, Pa. Legislature passes, Shapiro signs $50.8 billion budget for 2026-27

Saying he secured major investments and delivered on key priorities, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion spending package for the state’s fiscal year that began 12 days ago.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
Grandmother starts fundraising campaign for baby injured in White Township incident

Grandmother asks support for injured baby in Pittsburgh's UPMC Children's Hospital, as the baby's father awaits a hearing on related charges.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
Activists go door-to-door seeking support for ban on foreign influence in Pa. elections

Same group that previously touted such topics as bull riding and a gift ban proposal for a protest outside state Sen. Pittman's Indiana office.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
First Commonwealth, S&T Bank make Time Magazine list of America's Best Companies

First Commonwealth Bank and S&T Bank are among five Pennsylvania banking and financial institutions named by TIME Magazine to its list of America’s Best Companies for 2026.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
Bonatch's solid day on the mound leads HC Post to 3-0 win over Bushy Run in Legion playoffs

HC Post opened its postseason Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Bushy Run.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
POST 493 ROLLS IN PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL OPENER

Homer City Post 493 knocked off Bushy Run, 3-0 last night to open their District 31 Senior Legion semifinal series. The Bearcats scored single runs in...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
GOOD DAY FOR THE BUCS: A TWINBILL SWEEP AND NEW TALENT IN THE MLB DRAFT

The Pirates' Esmerlyn Valdez led the way as the Bucs swept a doubleheader from the first-place Brewers yesterday. Joe Block recaps a big Saturday at P...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
CURVE’S ROBINSON BAFFLES RICHMOND HITTERS

Altoona's Kyle Robinson scattered seven hits over six innings and eight of the nine Curve batters had a hit in a 5-1 win over Richmond on Saturday nig...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
HEAT WAVE COULD BURDEN ELECTRICITY GRID THIS WEEK

With another heat wave predicted to hit western Pennsylvania this week, PJM Interconnection is bracing for a possible second massive drain on electric...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
INDIANA AREA TO CONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL MOTIONS

The Indiana Area school board on Monday night will continue preparations for the new school year, voting on a number of service and professional agree...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
ROADWORK INCLUDES NEW SIGNAL IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP

A temporary traffic signal and new lane markings are scheduled to be installed this week at the Route 22 West and Route 119 off-ramp intersection. It'...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
DRYER OVERHEATS IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP, BUT HOME IS SPARED

Five fire companies were dispatched yesterday for a reported structure fire at a home in Rayne Township, but it was a dryer fire that did not extend i...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
APSCUF PRESIDENT CRITICAL OF THREE-YEAR DEGREE DISCUSSIONS

In remarks to the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education on Thursday, APSCUF President Dr. Kenneth Mash lamented what he called a ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
WEISS MOTIONS HEARING ON THIS WEEK’S COURT SCHEDULE

The transportation order was filed last week and Ronald Weiss is due in court on Tuesday for a motions hearing, with his murder retrial about six week...

WCCS Radio
Jul 12, 2026
Homer City: Traffic changes announced, protesters speak out again

Homer City developments.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 12, 2026
FLOODING REPORTED IN INDIANA BOROUGH

Heavy rainfall once again caused some flooding in parts of Indiana County yesterday. A flash flood warning was issued at 4:28 yesterday afternoon for ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
THREE CAR CRASHES REPORTED FRIDAY

Three vehicle accidents were reported by Indiana County 911 on Friday on top of basement pumping details. The first was at 5:40 PM on McConnell Road i...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
SENATE, HOUSE BACK IN HARRISBURG FOR VOTING SESSIONS

Yesterday, members of the state Senate returned to Harrisburg to continue work on the state budget. Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee wer...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
FIRST COMMONWEALTH RECEIVES HONOR FROM TIME MAGAZINE

First Commonwealth Bank has received a top honor from Time Magazine. The Indiana-based bank was named to the publication's list of America's Best Comp...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
PIRATES-BREWERS RAINED OUT, DOUBLE-HEADER TO BE PLAYED TODAY

Mother nature had other plans for the Pirates-Brewers game as it was rained out before the game got underway. The Pirates and Brewers will play a spli...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
PIRATES SWING TRADE AHEAD OF DRAFT

The Pirates swung a trade turning one pick in today's MLB draft and a pitcher into two players. The team acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-ha...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
MATT AGER’S STRONG START POWERS CURVE TO WIN OVER RICHMOND

The Altoona Curve rode the strong start of Matt Ager as they beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-4. In six innings of work, Ager allowed two runs on ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 11, 2026
Community church announcements

Every weekend in the Indiana Gazette, find this roundup of family- and community-related events hosted by churches in the Indiana County area.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Cali

Cali, 1, is a spayed female calico shorthair.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Human Services Calendar

COMING EVENTS

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Indiana Free Library announces programs for week

The Indiana Free Library invites the public to its free programs beginning Monday:

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
It's Happening Here

Each weekend, read Happening Here to discover events throughout Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Senior centers set weekly schedule

Aging Services Inc. social centers are open for lunch and other activities. You must have a reservation to attend a center and receive a lunch. Those interested must call the center the day before, by noon, in order to receive…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Sheeva

Sheeva, 7, is a spayed female pitbull mix.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
From hidden yard to community treasure: Indiana’s garden of the month

When Indiana resident Ron Juliette moved into his Indiana home three years ago, the property was completely obscured from the street by a rusted chain-link fence and a massive hedge.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
NATURALLY: Save our king

The term “monarch” refers to royalty, or king, and it’s hard to argue with which Pennsylvania butterfly wears that crown. Bursting with color and ornately patterned, monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are some of the most beautiful crea

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Billie Lurene Kurtz-King

Billie Lurene Kurtz-King, 67, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Village.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Crew

Crew, 3 MONTHS, is a neutered male black and white shorthair.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
David A. Ruffner

David A. Ruffner, 68, of Indiana, formerly of Elderton, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Garnet

Garnet, 3 MONTHS, is a spayed female gray and white shorthair.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 11, 2026
Indiana County man -- Armstrong prison guard -- jailed for alleged assault of infant

White Township man, an Armstrong County corrections officer, is jailed for infant abuse.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
State lawmakers head back to Harrisburg for weekend sessions

State budget deliberations continue.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Woman pleads guilty to abandoning dog, intimidating a witness who wouldn't shoot it

A Clymer woman is jailed on charges of cruelty to a dog found injured and abandoned in Green Township.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Near-100 heat indices are forecast for midweek in west-central PA

High heat is forecast for midweek locally.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Blairsville VFW to hold Family Fun Day

Blairsville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5821 will hold their first Family Fun Day event from 1 to 5 p.m. July 19 at the VFW post building. The event will be free to attend.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Horses & Hounds celebrates 1 year under new ownership

Indiana pet supply store staple Horses & Hounds will celebrate one year under new ownership this week.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Flash flood warning issued for Armstrong and Indiana counties

Late Friday afternoon the National Weather Service in PIttsburgh issued what it called "a considerable flash flood warning" for portions of Armstrong and Indiana counties.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPGRADES FLASH FLOOD WATCH TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING

The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for our area. Originally, the NWS put into effect a flash flood watch for all of Indiana,...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
CLYMER WOMAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS IN ANIMAL ABUSE CASE

District Attorney Robert Manzi has announced that a Clymer woman has pled guilty to animal abuse charges. Manzi reports that 31-year-old Palina Willia...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
Heritage Conference names spring All-Conference teams

The Heritage Conference named its spring All-Conference teams for baseball, softball and track and field.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
HERITAGE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 2026 SPRING ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS

The Heritage Conference released its 2026 Spring All-Conference teams for baseball, track and field, and softball on Friday. BASEBALL Conemaugh Townsh...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR AULTMAN MAN INVOLVED IN STANDOFF ON WEDNESDAY

An Aultman man will have a preliminary hearing on July 21st for shooting at state troopers during a standoff in Aultman on Wednesday. According to the...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
Cheer Tryouts!

26-27 Cheerleading Tryouts! Wed. July 15 Indiana Senior High School (New Gym) Registration Deadline: 7/14 You must register online by clicking here! Parent/Guardian sig...

Indiana Area School District
Jul 10, 2026
IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Team Member Shares Mission at National Pre-Health Advisors Conference

Jamie Murphy, director of Admissions and Student Affairs for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was an invited presenter for the 2026 National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions annual meet

IUP News
Jul 10, 2026
ROBERT CRIBBS JR., 85

Robert W. Cribbs Jr., known to many as Pappy or Bob, passed away in his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia on July 1, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Ju...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
RICHELLE MAINS, 60

Richelle Elizabeth "Ricki" Mains, 60, Homer City, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1965, t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
SENATE TO RETURN TO HARRISBURG THIS WEEKEND FOR BUDGET WORK

Movement on the overdue state budget could happen soon. The state senate has been called to Harrisburg this weekend after recessing for the Independen...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
BUCS CAN’T COMPLETE THE COMEBACK, LOSE SERIES TO BRAVES

The Pirates' pitching was subpar again yesterday, from starter Mitch Keller to another pitiful bullpen performance in their series finale against Atla...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
FLOOD WATCH TO START AT 10:00 THIS MORNING

As thunderstorms are expected to hit the area once again, the National Weather Service has scheduled a flood watch to start at 10:00 this morning and ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
PENNDOT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR DILLTOWN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

PennDOT has announced plans for the replacement of the Dilltown Bridge on River Road in Buffington Township. The detour will be in place from July 15t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
CURVE STRUGGLE TO BRING IN RUNNERS IN LOSS TO SQUIRRELS

Altoona took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a run-scoring single by Titus Dumitru, but Peyton Stumbo gave up three solo home runs and Richmond came...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
PASSHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES CONDITIONAL TUITION HIKE

The State System of Higher Education has approved a tuition hike for the second time in as many years. Those attending state system schools will see a...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
PENGUINS SIGN SECOND-ROUND DRAFT CHOICE

The Penguins have signed 20-year-old defenseman Tomas Galvas to a three-year entry-level contract, with a salary cap hit of $1,007,500 according to th...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
NEXT PHASE OF ACRISURE STADIUM SEAT REPLACEMENT APPROVED

The Pittsburgh Sports & Exhibition Authority has approved funding for 17,873 seats at Acrisure Stadium in the second phase of Steelers' replacemen...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
SETON HILL’S GALLAGHER RESIGNS

Seton Hill women's basketball coach Maeve Gallagher has resigned after three seasons. She was 60-31, including 22-9 last season, when the Griffins mad...

WCCS Radio
Jul 10, 2026
Penns Manor Area school board OKs several hires for 2026-27 school year

KENWOOD — Penns Manor Area school board approved a number of athletic and instructional hires Wednesday in a relatively light meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
TASTE AND TOUR BRINGS OVER 300 OUT FOR DOWNTOWN INDIANA FUNDRAISER

Over 300 people participated in the 23rd annual Downtown Indiana Taste and Tour Thursday night. Restaurants from the area offered sweet treats, refres...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
Robert W. Cribbs Jr.

Robert W. Cribbs Jr., known to many as “Pappy” or “Bob,” passed away in his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 85.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Rose Marie (Fratrick) Altemus

Rose Marie (Fratrick) Altemus, 85, of Armagh, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Wallace 'Wally' Daniel Aungst

Wallace “Wally” Daniel Aungst, 79, of Nowrytown, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Heritage Grove in Indiana.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 10, 2026
Indiana County community, beyond celebrate Hoodlebug Pedestrian-Bicycle Trail Bridge grand opening

Community members, public officials and stakeholders celebrated the grand opening of the Hoodlebug Pedestrian-Bicycle Trail Bridge over Route 22 on Thursday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
PASSHE approves tentative tuition hike for IUP, other state-owned universities

PASSHE approves tuition hike for IUP, other state-owned universities, in case PA fails to appropriate funds to continue an ongoing tuition freeze.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Downtown Indiana Taste and Tour brings out community foodies

Downtown Indiana held its annual Taste and Tour on Thursday, presented by First Commonwealth Bank.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
4-H County Council completes project

Members of the Indiana 4-H Youth County Council recently completed a project at Blue Spruce Park, as part of their effort this year to conduct more "hands-on" service to be enjoyed by community members.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Aultman suspect, 73, jailed without bond after overnight incident

State police deal with an individual holed up in a residence in Aultman.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Dilltown Bridge replacement work begins next week

Dilltown Bridge replacement work begins next week in eastern Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Punxsutawney encounter leads to charges against Smicksburg man

Punxsutawney encounter leads to charges against Smicksburg man.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
State police issue statistics for Independence Day weekend

State police issue report of traffic, other enforcement over July 4 weekend.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Weather-impacted SNAP recipients can get state DHS assistance

Weather-impacted SNAP recipients can get state assistance,

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
PSP RELEASE MORE INFORMATION ON AULTMAN SERT ACTIVITY

State Police have released more information on the incident in Aultman Wednesday Night. Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Greenfield confirmed ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
STATE POLICE RELEASE STATISTICS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY ENFORCEMENT PERIOD

State Police have released some statistics from the Independence Day driving enforcement period. State Police with Troop A Indiana report that between...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
BIKE-PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER ROUTE 22 RIBBON CUTTING HELD TODAY

(Photo by Josh Widdowson) Ceremonies were held Thursday morning to officially open the new bike-pedestrian bridge over Route 22 in Burrell Township. T...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
LORAINE C. SNYDER, 85

Loraine C. Snyder, 85, of Punxsutawney passed away on July 7, 2026 at AM/PM Senior Living surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 31, 1940 at t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
BLAKE LEE BENHAM, 84

Blake Lee Benham, 84, of Home, Pa., passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born November 21, 1941, in Dol...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
NANCY KATHERYN GUERRIERI, 74

Nancy Kathryn (Irvin) Guerrieri, 74, of Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026, at home with her husband. Born October 5, 1951, in I...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
RONALD L. STIFFLER, 80

Ronald L. Stiffler, 80, passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at the VA Hospital, HJ Heinz Campus, Pittsburgh. Born on February 22, 1946 in Blairsville,...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
RICHARD EDGAR WILLIAMS, 79

Richard Edgar Williams, peacefully passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Centerat the age of 79 on July 4, 2026. He was born in Clymer, PA on Octobe...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
SMICKSBURG MAN ACCUSED OF POINTING LOADED GUN AT ANOTHER MAN

A 63-year-old Smicksburg man is facing multiple charges after police say he pointed a loaded handgun at another man and nearly struck two people with ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN SERT INCIDENT IN AULTMAN

An incident involving someone barricading themselves in a home in Aultman has been resolved. State police Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Gre...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
JONES PERFECT, BUT BUCS ARE NOT AGAINST BRAVES

The Pirates lost another player to the injured list yesterday, and their offense lost its way against the Braves, spoiling a perfect effort by Jared J...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
POST 493 SWEEPS YOUNG TOWNSHIP IN ANOTHER CLOSE ONE

What a week it's been for Homer City Post 493 and Young Township. They've played four times and each time Homer City has taken a big lead, but three o...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
INDIANA TAKES SERIES FROM HOLLIDAYSBURG, MOVES ON TO STATE TITLE ROUND

The Indiana 13U All-Stars rallied in the bottom of the seventh to tie their game with Hollidaysburg at 4-4, then after falling behind in the eighth, t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
STRUCTURE FIRE DESTROYS APARTMENT, DISPLACES ONE

Five fire departments were sent out for a fire at an apartment attached to a home in Pine Township yesterday. Crews from Pine Township, Cherryhill Tow...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
TASTE AND TOUR TO BE HELD TONIGHT IN INDIANA

The 23rd annual Taste and Tour will be held tonight in Downtown Indiana. Many of the area's restaurants will host participants on a self-guided tastin...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
CURVE BASH RICHMOND, PREP FOR TRICKY PARKING SITUATION TONIGHT

Altoona evened their series with Richmond, with an 8-5 win last night at PNG Field. Duce Gourson, Callan Moss, and Will Taylor all had two hits and Lo...

WCCS Radio
Jul 9, 2026
McHugh leads HC Post to Legion semifinals with 10-9 victory over Young Township

Looking to punch its ticket to the District 31 semifinals, HC Post took on Young Township for the third straight day. The Bearcats earned their spot in the semifinals with a 10-9 victory.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
PSP: SERT RESPONDS TO REPORT OF ARMED PERSON BARRICADED IN AULTMAN HOUSE

From PSP Trooper Cliff Greenfield, Public Information Officer, State Police Troop A A Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team is on-...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
Area blood drives scheduled

The Red Cross has announced the following blood drives:

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Barbara Peace selected as 2026 Evergreen Award recipient

Commissioner Sherene Hess has nominated Barbara Peace, of Conemaugh Township, to be the 2026 Evergreen Award recipient. The Evergreen Conservancy board approved this nomination unanimously.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Big Boy train rolls through Altoona

Historic 'Big Boy' 4014 locomotive rolls through Altoona.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Evergreen Conservancy sets annual meeting for Tuesday

The annual meeting of Evergreen Conservancy’s members and friends has been scheduled for at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Indiana County Conservation District office, 435 Hamill Road, White Township.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Friday Funerals

Funeral services for Friday, July 10, 2026, include ...

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Nancy Kathryn Guerrieri

Nancy Kathryn (Irvin) Guerrieri, 74, of Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 6, 2026, at home with her husband.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Ribbon cut on new offices for Tackett Group in White Township

New business opens in White Township.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Richard Edgar Williams

Richard Edgar Williams peacefully passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Center at the age of 79 on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 9, 2026
Schawl touts a seeming '300 days' of June in Indiana Borough

Actions at Tuesday's Indiana Borough Council meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Indiana County Commissioners take action on wide range of matters

Business at the July 8 Indiana County Board of Commissioners meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Vandergrift area bar, scene of fatal shooting, is renamed 'The Yeti Den'

The site of an April 26 shooting incident in Parks Township, Armstrong County, that left one dead and three injured has been renamed.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ADDING “NO OUTLET” SIGN TO LOCAL ROAD

Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors approved installing a new sign on a township road. Matt Lewis has the story.

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ARREST MAN FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION EARLY THIS MORNING

Indiana Borough Police were called to the 600 block of Philadelphia Street at 5:03 am this morning for a man acting erractically and walking into traf...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ICCAP

The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved a contract with the Indiana County Community Action Program. Matt Lewis reports.

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
FRANCIS JOSEPH ADAMS, 89

Francis Joseph Adams, 89, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away at Arden Courts of North Hills in Pittsburgh on July 2, 2026. Mr. Adams was born on Ja...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
Favorite Moments in IUP History

To bring the year of celebrating IUP’s 150th anniversary to a close, 18 members of the university community—current and former faculty members and administrators, historians, journalists, and alumni (many filling more than one of these desc

IUP News
Jul 8, 2026
IUP SELECTED TO HOST 2026 FULLBRIGHT SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has once again been selected to host the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teach...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
Experienced Educator and Administrator Selected as Director of IUP Center for Civic Dialogue

Following a national search, Stephan Schaffrath, who has nearly three decades of experience in higher education, has been selected to serve as the director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Civic Dialogue. Schaffrath will b

IUP News
Jul 8, 2026
HEAVY STORMS BRING MULTIPLE CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

Due to the heavy storms that have been moving through the area, local first responders answered large number of calls yesterday. Four of those calls w...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION EXPECTED TO APPROVED 2026-27 BUDGET

The Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education will meet today and tomorrow and are expected to approve their preliminary budget. The ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
PENNS MANOR BOARD TO CONSIDER HIRING RECOMMENDATIONS TONIGHT

The Penns Manor School Board tonight is expected to act on several hiring recommendations. Those include six athletic coaching positions, an elementar...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
HOMER CITY EDGES YOUNG TOWNSHIP IN A THRILLER OF A PLAYOFF OPENER

Homer City Post 493 and Young Township battled to the end last night - literally - in the opening game of the District 31 Senior Legion playoffs, with...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
O’HEARN CLUBS THREE HOMERS AS BUCS HAMMER THE BRAVES

What a day for the Pirates, who lost shortstop Konnor Griffin until September at the earliest, and then went out and beat the Braves on an all-time ni...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
PENGUINS BOLSTER AHL ROSTER WITH THREE SIGNINGS

The Penguins have signed forwards Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Hugh McGing, and defenseman Ryan Mast to their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton AHL affiliate. Harvey-...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
CURVE CAN’T GET THE BIG HIT IN LOSS TO RICHMOND

Altoona stranded ten baserunners last night in a 3-2 loss to Richmond. Lonnie White Jr. and Keiner Delgado each had two hits for the Curve. Left-hande...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
PIRATES: GRIFFIN’S INJURY WILL KEEP HIM OUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER

The official word from the Pirates on Konnor Griffin's hand injury was not good. The 20-year-old shortstop was initially reported to be out about four...

WCCS Radio
Jul 8, 2026
Oliver's solid outing ends in loss after three-run homer by Flying Squirrels

After falling to the Sea Dogs, the Curve looked to turn the page against the Flying Squirrels on Tuesday. Richmond, however, got the last laugh, using a three-run home run to earn a 3-2 victory.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
Bonatch's big day leads HC to 9-8 win in postseason opener

HC Post began its postseason journey Tuesday when it took on Young Township after falling to the Renegades on Monday. The Bearcats bounced back with a 9-8 victory.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES GRANT APPLICATION FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Tuesday night, Homer City Borough Council approved applying for some grants for stormwater drainage projects. The application is for $2.9 million from...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL GETS UPDATE ON RED LIGHT PROGRAM, SHEETZ MOVE

Indiana Borough Police offered an update on the four-way-red traffic signal program at Monday night's Indiana Borough Council meeting. Josh Widdowson ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
Dougherty: Indiana Borough, county discuss payment in lieu of taxes for Welcome Center

Actions at Tuesday's Indiana Borough Council meeting.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
4-H members participate in "Red, White and Blue ..." 4-H camp

Twelve Indiana County 4-H members recently participated in the “Red, White and Blue — 4-H is for you” Southwest Regional Camp held at the Laurelville Retreat Center.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Area duo sets performance Friday at Spaghetti Benders

Spaghetti Benders in Indiana will host area duo M. Ray & Cash for a live “summer set” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Chicken and holupki dinner to be held

Christ Our Savior Orthodox Church, Indiana, will hold a chicken and holupki dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Former educator prepares to expand mobile coffee service into Indiana County

The Joyful Brew Coffee Co., which has already made a name for itself in Central Pennsylvania for its fresh take on the coffee shop industry, has plans to expand into the Indiana area.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Homer City Borough Council addresses grants in light meeting

HOMER CITY — After welcoming a new borough council member in a special meeting June 29, Homer City Borough Council approved a resolution during its monthly meeting Tuesday to pursue a Multimodal Transportation Grant through the Pennsylvania

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Homer City: Traffic changes announced, protesters speak out again

Homer City developments.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Honoring a Legacy of New Beginnings: Dr. William Lear Delivers His Final Baby at IRMC
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Jul 8, 2026
Indiana Ballroom Dance Club welcoming new members

The Indiana Ballroom Dance Club is excited to welcome new members. Come and join the fun for the 2026-27 dance season. The group holds eight dances per year with great musicians, fun themes and buffet dinners if you so desire.…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Indiana County Endowment awards grant to Clyde Volunteer Fire Company for portable water tank

The Indiana County Endowment is happy to announce the awarding of grant funding to the Clyde Volunteer Fire Company in West Wheatfield Township for the purchase of a new portable water tank.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Plum High School to hold reunion

The Plum High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th class reunion on Sept. 12 at the Lower Burrell VFW Post 92, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell. For more information, text Margie at (724) 882-7775 or visit the…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
The Artists Hand invites artists, poets to join collaborative exhibition

The Artists Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar is seeking artists and poets for its tentatively titled “Ekphrastic” exhibition set for Sept. 18.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Veteran IRMC obstetrician Dr. William Lear delivers final baby at IRMC

Veteran IRMC obstetrician Dr. William Lear delivered his final baby at IRMC on June 8.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
White Township supervisors approve installing no outlet sign along West Oak Court, conducting speed study

White Township supervisors approved installing a no outlet sign along West Oak Court as well as conducting a speed study along Ferguson Road.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 8, 2026
Dixonville furniture store cleaning up after overnight flooding

Wicked overnight weather likely to be followed by more rain later Tuesday, with a dry spell forecast Wednesday before rain returns Thursday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
Indiana County Ice Cream Trail

July 1st – September 5th Ends at the Indiana County Fair The Indiana County Ice Cream Trail is a local event celebrating summer’s favorite cool treats as a scoop, in a cone, as a shake or as a sundae. 🗺️Pick […] The post Indiana County Ice

Indiana County Tourist Bureau
Jul 7, 2026
Mahaffey, Houser, Nelson named to PSSCA All-State team for Purchase Line

The Pennsylvania Scholastic Softball Coaches Association named its 2026 All-State teams, with Purchase Line placing three players on the Class 1A Second Team.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
PIRATES’ PLAYOFF CHANCES TAKE A HIT WITH NEW GRIFFIN INJURY

Multiple sources, including MLB.com's Jason Foster, report that Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left rin...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR INDIANA COUNTY

Showers and thunderstorms, most numerous east of Pittsburgh, are forecast this afternoon and evening. Localized 2 to 3 inch totals are possible in por...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
Bearcats fall after 6-0 lead to Renegades

HC Senior Legion closed its regular season Monday with a 7-6 loss to Young Township despite a big day from Connor James, who drove in four runs.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT THEFT, HARASSMENT CASES

Police in Indiana Borough have charged a man with theft, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness for an incident last Thursday in the 300 block of P...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
ELIN STEFFEY, 87

Elin Steffey, 87, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, J...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
WILLIAM ZAGRODNICHEK, 83

William Richard Zagrodnichek, 83, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.), passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home. The son of William ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
PATRICIA MCELHOES, 77

Patricia M. (Dillon) McElhoes, 77 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. She was bor...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
IUP Selected for Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for 2026

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2026 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers and will welcome 20 international educators from 15 countries during the fall semester.

IUP News
Jul 7, 2026
More rain is forecast after overnight flooding in areas north of Indiana

Wicked overnight weather likely to be followed by more rain later Tuesday, with a dry spell forecast Wednesday before rain returns Thursday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
INDIANA 13U ALL-STARS TAKE GAME ONE OF PLAYOFF SERIES

Indiana took down Hollidaysburg, 7-1 in Game One of their 13U All-Stars three-game series at Optimist Park. Cole Burda threw three innings of one-hit ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
HOMER CITY, YOUNG TOWNSHIP PREP FOR PLAYOFFS WITH DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT

Homer City Post 493 ended its regular season with a doubleheader split last night against Young Township, earning the third seed in the District 31 pl...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
PIRATES RETURN HOME TO TAKE ON FIRST-PLACE BRAVES

The Pirates were swept by the Braves in a three-game series last month in Atlanta, but since that time, the Braves have the worst record in baseball, ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
FLOODING REPORTED IN GREEN TOWNSHIP FROM MONDAY’S STORMS

Indiana County first responders were busy as a strong storm system made its way through the county yesterday. Reports of flooding were made by Commodo...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM OPEN DOOR TO SERVE JAIL TIME, PROBATION

A Clymer woman who stole over $250,000 from The Open Door of Indiana County was ordered to serve up to a day less than two years in Indiana County Jai...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
WOMAN CHARGED WITH SMOTHERING CHILD DUE FOR MOTIONS HEARING TODAY

A woman charged with criminal homicide is due in court today for a motions hearing. The hearing is for 24-year-old Patricia Ann Hullenbaugh, who is ch...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DROP

Gas prices continue to drop across the country and the state. Triple A reports that the national gas price average is now $3.79 a gallon, down 40 cent...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
CURVE RETURN HOME TO BATTLE THE SQUIRRELS (THE BASEBALL KIND)

The Curve return home to play Richmond in their final series before the All-Star break. Altoona will send left-hander Connor Oliver to the mound tonig...

WCCS Radio
Jul 7, 2026
Local waterways can be overpopulated on holiday weekends, making safety priority

Over the holiday weekend, it was hard to travel any distance without seeing watercraft. While traveling on the highways, it is always interesting to see what others are floating with and speculate about their destination. If on the road bef

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
Packing Guide for a Perfect Summer Vacation

Get ready for your best summer getaway yet with a simple packing strategy that keeps things light, organized, and stress free.

Indiana Mall
Jul 7, 2026
Remaining on a familiar spot on the water during the Fourth of July

The spot on Crooked Creek Lake was a familiar one: a large portion of a tree lodged on the bottom of the lake near the original main creek channel. Over the past few years, I’ve taken dozens of crappies from…

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 7, 2026
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS CONTINUE WORK ON UPDATING ORDINANCES

Center Township supervisors are continuing to work on updating their ordinances. Josh Widdowson reports.

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
Storytime with Stegosaurs moved to the library this morning.
Indiana Free Library
Jul 7, 2026
Weather problems include 2.67 inches of rain and 45 mph winds

Weather problems included 2.67 inches of rain at Two Lick Dam and 45 m.p.h. winds at Stewart Field.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
DHS Inspector General: More on missed Secret Service opportunities to stop Trump shooter

U.S. Department of Homeland Security inspector general further criticizes Secret Service role in failing to stop Butler Farm Show shootings.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
No budget action, but plenty is being said as legislative stalemate continues

Today's budget story

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
Former Open Door staffer sentenced to up to two years less a day in county jail

Former Open Door staffer is charged with stealing $250,000 from Indiana human service agency.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
Johnstown-area woman reported dead of injuries from Blacklick Township crash

Johnstown area woman dies of injuries following vehicle accident in Indiana County.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
HERITAGE CONFERENCE, OTHER AREA PLAYERS NAMED TO PAHSSBCA ALL-STATE TEAM

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association has named its 2026 All-State teams, and the 2A team includes two seniors of the West Shamoki...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
Mondi, Vandervort named to PHSSCA All-State team for Wolves

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association named its All-State teams Monday, with West Shamokin leading the way locally.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
ONE PERSON SUFFERS MINOR INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GARBAGE TRUCK

One person suffered minor injuries after being hit by a garbage truck in Homer City Borough Monday morning. Homer City fire crews responded to a call ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
Wagner, Budner, Shank and Manzi named to PSBCA All-State team

The Pennsylvania Scholastic Baseball Coaches Association named its 2026 All-State teams, with four local athletes earning recognition.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
WOLVES’ VANDERVORT, MONDI NAMED TO PAHSSBCA ALL-STATE TEAM

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association has named its 2026 All-State teams, and the 2A team includes two seniors of the West Shamoki...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
ROBERT MARTIN, 66

Robert "Bob" W. Martin, 66, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday July 04, 2026 at Beacon Ridge. Born in Indiana, on July 24, 1959, Robert was the son o...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
Alumnus Shares Poem About Math Professor

Lynn Harding ’97 knew John Busovicki ’65 first as his high school geometry teacher and later as an IUP math professor. Read the poem Harding wrote that details the path of their friendship.

IUP News
Jul 6, 2026
Building Bridges with ‘Noon-Ball’

Lunchtime pickup basketball has connected IUP people for almost 60 years. Bill Hamilton ’92 and Alex Heckert serve as de facto co-commissioners of a pickup league whose players—faculty and staff members, varsity coaches, undergraduate and g

IUP News
Jul 6, 2026
SHANK, MANZI, BUDNER, WAGNER MAKE ALL-STATE BASEBALL TEAMS

The Pennsylvania Scholastic Baseball Coaches Association has named its 2026 All-State baseball teams, and they include some talented local players. Ma...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards

See the latest graduates to earn the Alumni Association’s top honor.

IUP News
Jul 6, 2026
Devoted for Decades

Pittsburgher Terry Serafini ’61 has a long record of leadership at IUP. It goes back all the way into the last century—back to his undergraduate years, when he was president of the Student Government Association and vice president of his fr

IUP News
Jul 6, 2026
INDIGO CHARITABLE ARM LAUNCHES “MILES OF HONOR” PROGRAM

IndiGo's non-profit organization I-GO Mobility Works has announced a new program to help area veterans. The county transportation authority has launch...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
RAINFALL TOTALS THROUGH 7 AM THIS MORNING

Yesterday's storms brought substantial rainfall to Indiana County. The Pennsylvania American Water Company Two Lick Filter Plant reports that 1.75 inc...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
FLASH FLOOD WATCH TO START LATE THIS MORNING

A flash flood watch is scheduled to start at 11:00 this morning and run for 12 hours. The National Weather Service has said that the rainfall expected...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
SUSPECT IN THEFT FROM THE OPEN DOOR DUE IN COURT FOR SENTENCING

A woman charged with taking over $250,000 from The Open Door of Indiana County is due in court today for sentencing. Court documents show that 55-year...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
POWER OUTAGES REPORTED THIS MORNING FROM LAST NIGHT’S STORMS

Another round of severe storms brought another round of power outages to Indiana County yesterday. As of this hour, Penelec is reporting 479 of its cu...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
PIRATES HEAD HOME FOR TWO TOUGH SERIES AFTER BEATING NATS

The Pirates beat the heat over the weekend in Washington, taking two out of three against the Nationals, and capping it off with a resilient win yeste...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
PENGUINS SIGN FOUR RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

The Penguins have signed four restricted free agents to contracts, including top-six forward Egor Chinakhov, who gets a three-year deal, and goaltende...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
CURVE NO MATCH FOR SEA DOGS ON SUNDAY

Altoona was crushed by Portland, 10-0 in their series finale yesterday. Sea Dogs pitchers struck out seventeen batters and limited the Curve to just t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 6, 2026
Dendrophobia and the Student Co-op

Reported opinion By David Loomis INDIANA – In a June 17 meeting with local tree lovers, the head of the IUP Student Cooperative Association reportedly defended the plan to chop down several hundred mature trees in its College Lodge recreati

The Hawk Eye
Jul 5, 2026
Sentences reported Monday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court

Another busy Monday in Indiana County Common Pleas Court.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 6, 2026
PIRATES BEAT THE HEAT ON INDEPENDENCE DAY, SKENES NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM

The gametime temperature was 93 degrees and it soon reached 100, but the Pirates cooled off the Washington Nationals Saturday in the nation's capital....

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
CURVE FALTER DESPITE AGER’S GREAT START

Matt Ager was outstanding for the Altoona Curve on Saturday night, but Portland still won the game, 3-2 in ten innings. Ager threw seven innings, at o...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
STORMS CAUSE POWER OUTAGES ACROSS THE REGION

Heavy thunderstorms swept through Indiana County on Saturday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and calling into action firefighters from acr...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
BUDGET, TUITION RATES AMONG ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education will meet on Wednesday and Thursday. The July quarterly meeting is typically when the S...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
PURCHASE LINE TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY

The Purchase Line school board will hold a special meeting Monday night, with some administrative positions on the agenda. One of those positions is t...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
PROSECUTION, DEFENSE BUILDING THEIR CASES IN WEISS RETRIAL

With a motions hearing coming July 14th in the Ronald Weiss retrial for the murder of 16-year-old Barbara Bruzda in 1978, both the prosecution and def...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
ROADS, BRIDGES, AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE

On the PennDOT schedule this week, the railroad crossing on Five Points Road in Armstrong Township will be repaved, with flaggers on hand between 7 AM...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
JUDGE RULES AGAINST MURDER DEFENDANT’S USE OF MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS

Westmoreland County Judge Megan Bilik-Defazio last week denied a motion by Melissa Fox-Beacom for access to her mental health records to assist in her...

WCCS Radio
Jul 5, 2026
MARY ANN BOIANO, 71

Mary Ann Boiano, (71), formerly of Tarentum, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Communities at Indian Haven, India...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
YMCA TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL STAR-SPANGLED CELEBRATION TODAY

Today, Mack Park in Indiana will be the hub of activity for Independence Day as the YMCA will host it's 11th annual Star Spangled Celebration. This ye...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
HEAT ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT

Most of Indiana County and all of Armstrong County remain under a heat advisory today. Downgrading from the Extreme Heat Warning that was in place for...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
NO POSTAL DELIVERIES, INDIGO BUS SERVICE FOR JULY 4TH

Today officially marks the 250th anniversary of our country's independence from Britain. As today is Independence Day, there are a few modified schedu...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
PEOPLE URGED TO PROTECT PETS DURING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

As Independence Day celebrations often include fireworks, that may be of some concern for pets who are not used to the idea. Beth Finegan with the Hum...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
PIRATES FALL TO NATIONALS FRIDAY NIGHT

The Pirates started the weekend series against the Nationals on the wrong note. Joe Block reports. The two teams play again today, with Braxton Ashcra...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
CURVE HELD HITLESS FOR FIVE INNINGS IN LOSS TO SEADOGS

The Altoona Curve's week-long series with the Portland Seadogs is now even at 2-2 after a 9-3 loss last night. The Curve bats were held hitless until ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
PENS SIGN LAPIERRE TO TWO YEAR DEAL

The Pens signed restricted free agent Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract. He was with the Capitals last season and recorded four goals and 12 ass...

WCCS Radio
Jul 4, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY FIFE AND DRUM CORPS TO TAKE PART IN INDIANA COUNTY PARADE TONIGHT

The America 250 PA parade tonight in Indiana County will receive another unexpected musical performance as the county's fife and drum corps are return...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
SOME OFFICES CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

While Independence Day is officially tomorrow, many offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Federal, state and county government office...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
LONGTIME INDIANA CAR DEALER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

A longtime Indiana County car dealer this week announced his retirement. Larry Wood of Wood Chevrolet in Plumville is stepping back as the dealership ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
MAN KILLED WHILE WORKING ON SCHOOL BUS IN NEW FLORENCE

A man was killed yesterday morning while working on a school bus at a garage in New Florence. Westmoreland County Coroner John Ackerman confirmed that...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
BUCS’ YOUNGSTERS LEAD THE WAY OVER THE PHILS

After two straight losses in which the Phillies' offense manhandled Pirates pitching, the Bucs turned to some young arms (and young bats) to earn a sp...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
PENS RIVALS MAKE MOVES, WHILE PROSPECT CAMP WINDS DOWN

Things were quiet in the Penguins' front office yesterday after a flurry of moves on the first day of NHL free agency, but there was news from one of ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
DIFFICULT WEEK FOR POST 493 CONTINUES WITH SWEEP BY PLUM

In Senior Legion baseball, Homer City Post 493 has had a tough week, made worse last night when they were swept in a doubleheader by Plum, making it f...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
GOURSON LEADS THE WAY AS CURVE POUND THE SEA DOGS

Altoona hammered Portland, 10-3, led by Duce Gourson, who had three hits, with a grand slam. Keiner Delgado and Titus Dumitru also homered and Dumitru...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
TALMADGE BATTLES IN WPGA INVITATIONAL ACTION

At the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association's 52nd C.R. Miller Match Play Invitational yesterday, West Shamokin grad and IUP incoming freshman Alex T...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
ACADEMIC HONORS SEASON CONCLUDES WITH RECOGNITION FOR IUP STUDENT-ATHLETES

IUP has 271 athletes named PSAC Scholar-Athletes this year. The conference on Wednesday announced the honors for maintaining at least a 3.25 grade-poi...

WCCS Radio
Jul 3, 2026
HC Post drops fifth straight game despite James' big day

HC Post 493 was looking to end a three-game losing streak Thursday when it took on Plum Senior Legion, falling in both games of a doubleheader, 9-6 and 12-3.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 2, 2026
Officer continues to recover after stabbing during police-involved shooting incident

Police officer stabbed in Sunday incident continues to recover, Chief Schawl said.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 3, 2026
Curve blow 5-0 lead as Sea Dogs use big second and third innings to win

Despite a strong effort from Titus Dumitru, who drove in three runs, the Curve fell to the Sea Dogs 7-6 after building a five-run lead in the first inning Wednesday night.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 2, 2026
HC Post blows 4-0 lead in third straight loss

After falling in back-to-back games, HC Post 493 lost to Bushy Run Post 7-5 on Wednesday.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 2, 2026
REP. STRUZZI OFFERS REACTION TO DEMOCRAT COMMENTS ON BUDGET PROGRESS

Recent comments on the progress of the state budget from Senate Republicans has brought criticism from House Democrats. A joint statement from Preside...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND TO KICKOFF FRIDAY NIGHT WITH PARADE

The America 250 PA Parade will kick off a full weekend of celebrations of our country's semiquincentennial. The parade will step off around 6:30, but ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
TWO CRASHES, WESTMORELAND COUNTY FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911

Indiana County first responders were busy on Wednesday with two crashes and a fire reported. The first crash was at 3:00 AM on an area of Tanoma Road ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED TODAY FOR INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

A man charged with a domestic incident in June in Indiana Borough is due in court today for his preliminary hearing. Court documents show 33-year-old ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
IUP ANNOUNCES PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR JULY 4TH

IUP has announced that they will continue to follow past precedent when it comes to parking during the Fourth of July holiday. The university will not...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
BOND DENIED FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF PLANTING BOMB UNDER LANDLORD’S MOWER

Bond was denied on Tuesday for a man suspected of planting a bomb in an attempt to kill his landlord in June of 2025. Westmoreland County Common Pleas...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
SKENES’ SLIDE CONTINUES AS BUCS DROP SECOND STRAIGHT IN PHILLY

It was supposed to be a great pitching matchup but both Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler were knocked out of the game early, and the Pirates lost a second...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
PENGUINS MAKE PLENTY OF MOVES ON FIRST DAY OF FREE AGENCY

Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said last week he didn't want to make "an aggressive mistake" on July 1st, the first day of free ag...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
YOUNG TOWNSHIP, HOMER CITY BOTH IN WEDNESDAY LEGION ACTION

A five-run fifth inning was enough to push Bushy Run Post 260 past Homer City Post 493, 7-5 last night. Ben Cowburn and Brayden Rado each had two hits...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
CURVE TAKE BIG LEAD BUT STUMBLE AT PORTLAND

On Tuesday, Altoona led Portland 9-0 and won 12-8. Yesterday, the Curve had a 5-0 lead in the first inning and ended up losing, 7-6. Titus Dumitru hom...

WCCS Radio
Jul 2, 2026
IUP announces parking dos and don'ts for 'Star Spangled Celebration'

IUP announces what parking is available, and what isn't, Saturday on campus.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 1, 2026
Law enforcement leaders join in a letter about security for Friday's Indiana parade

Police chiefs join to make suggestions about security at Friday's parade.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 2, 2026
Mechanic killed in New Florence while working under bus

The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office said a Ligonier man working underneath a school bus died in an accident in New Florence.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 2, 2026
Success!

In the summer of 2023, IUP launched its student success infrastructure, a collaborative, university-wide approach that changed the culture around how IUP supports its students. Three years after its rollout, the results look promising.

IUP News
Jul 1, 2026
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUE STATEMENT AHEAD OF ‘AMERICA 250’ PARADE

State and local law enforcement agencies are reminding the public to plan ahead and stay safe during Friday's America 250 Parade in downtown Indiana. ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ISSUE LETTER ON AMERICA 250 INDIANA PARADE SAFETY

Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl on Wednesday morning issued a letter on behalf of the joint law enforcement mission of America 250 Indiana ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
AMERICA250

The day is almost here- America's 250th Anniversary! As you take time to reflect and celebrate, we hope that you'll tune in to the Salute to Independence Parade taking place in Ph...

Indiana Area School District
Jul 1, 2026
KROGER ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF GIANT EAGLE

Regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle has reportedly been acquired by the Kroger Company. According to an announcement from Kroger, they have reached...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
ICOPD ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY SHELTER PROJECT PROPOSALS

The Indiana County Office of Planning and Development has announced a public hearing will be held on July 13th to accept Emergency Shelter Project Pro...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
MOST OF INDIANA COUNTY NOW UNDER EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL FRIDAY

Most of Indiana County is now under an extreme heat warning for the rest of the week. The upgraded advisory affects all of Indiana county except the h...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT FOR JULY 4TH WEEKEND

State police have announced an enhanced enforcement effort for the upcoming holiday weekend. Troopers will be out in full force starting Friday, July ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
THREE RESCUED AFTER CAR GETS STUCK ON IDLEWILD’S “WILD MOUSE” RIDE

First responders were sent to Idlewild and Soakzone to rescue people trapped on the Wild Mouse roller coaster. The call went out Tuesday afternoon to ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
TRAFFIC MODIFICATIONS UNDERWAY FOR PHILADELPHIA STREET CORRIDOR

Adjustments are being made to the traffic signals on Philadelphia Street in Indiana as part of the program to make it safer for drivers and pedestrian...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
PIRATES BATS NO MATCH FOR SANCHEZ

The Pirates have struggled against left-handers all season long and last night they faced one of the best. And for the second time this season, Christ...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
PENGUINS NEWS: WOTHERSPOON SENT WEST, HORCOFF RECOVERING FROM SURGERY

On the day before NHL free agency began, the Penguins made a big trade, swapping reliable defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to Vegas for defenseman Kaedan...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
POST 493 SHUT DOWN BY LATROBE

Homer City Post 493 lost to undefeated Latrobe, 6-0. Shane McHugh had the Bearcats' only two hits, both singles. Homer City will play at Bushy Run ton...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
CURVE OUTSLUG SEA DOGS IN SERIES OPENER

Altoona outslugged the Portland Sea Dogs, 12-8. A seven-run fifth inning got the Curve rolling, with Callan Moss belting a grand slam to give them a 9...

WCCS Radio
Jul 1, 2026
Three passengers rescued from Wild Mouse ride at Idlewild & SoakZone

Three passengers got more than they expected on an amusement ride at Idlewild.

The Indiana Gazette
Jul 1, 2026