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INDIANA POLICE CHARGE MAN WITH INDECENT ASSAULT
Indiana Borough Police have charged an Indiana man in connection with an incident of indecent assaul...
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MARION CENTER BRIDGE PROJECT TO START MONDAY
The first phase of a bridge replacement project in Marion Center will start on Monday. On that day, ...
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JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM WELCOMES PAINTINGS CELEBRATING HOLLYWOOD FILMS AND MUSIC
A new exhibit at the Jimmy Stewart Museum celebrates the films and music of the golden age of Hollyw...
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ROTARY ANNOUNCES AMBA WELLNESS EVENT
The Indiana Rotary Club has announced the date of their upcoming AMBA Wellness program event. The ev...
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NO INJURIES REPORTED AS CAR GOES INTO TWO LICK CREEK NEAR HOMER CITY
No one was hurt as a car went over an embankment and into Two Lick Creek Friday evening near Homer C...
May 18, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY RESIDENTS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN BROADBAND TEST
Indiana County Commissioners are asking residents who rely on DSL or wireless internet to participat...
May 17, 2024
PA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS UNCHANGED
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announced that the statewide unemployment rate rem...
May 17, 2024
REACTION COMES ON GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Reaction is coming in concerning a recent announcement from the PIAA concerning girls flag football....
May 17, 2024
GRADUATION SEASON STARTS NEXT WEEK
The high school graduation season will get underway next week. West Shamokin School District will be...
May 17, 2024
TWO MEN SENTENCED IN DUI CASES
A man charged with leading police on a chase was ordered to serve probation and house arrest yesterd...
May 17, 2024
MAN CHARGED WITH THROWING NAILS ON ROAD DUE FOR PRE-TRIAL HEARING
Pre-trial hearings are scheduled for Indiana County's court of common pleas today, including one for...
May 17, 2024
STATUS CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FOR THREE MAJOR CASES
The man charged with killing Barbara Bruzda will be in court today for a status conference one month...
May 17, 2024
HOMER-CENTER APPROVES ADVERTISING 2024-25 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
The Homer-Center School Board approved advertising the 2024-25 budget at last night's meeting. The b...
May 17, 2024
BURRELL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR DAN SHACREAW RESIGNS
One of Burrell Township's Supervisors has decided to resign. At last night's meeting, Supervisor Dan...
May 16, 2024
MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH CHASE DUE IN COURT TODAY FOR PLEA HEARING
Cases going through the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas today for plea and sentencing hearings ...
May 16, 2024
REPORTED FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
UPDATE: Fire crews were called out for a flash fire that happened in Green Township last night. Acco...
May 16, 2024
PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
A man accused of child endangerment and harassment by Indiana Borough Police will have a preliminary...
May 16, 2024
MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING METH DUE FOR MOTIONS HEARING
A Homer City man charged with creating methamphetamine is due in court today for a motions hearing. ...
May 15, 2024
IUP GETTING READY TO RESTRUCTURE ACADEMIC SYSTEM
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is getting ready to restructure its academic system, which includ...
May 15, 2024
UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ADVERTISING '24-'25 BUDGET
The United School Board approved advertising the 2024-25 budget, but it does contain a deficit. Expe...
May 15, 2024
MARTEL PULLS APPLICATION FOR CHARTIERS VALLEY SUPERINTENDENT
River Valley School District Superintendent Phillip Martel has withdrawn his name from the running t...
May 15, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES SITE PLAN FOR NEW NAPA RETAIL-DISTRIBUTION SITE
The White Township Planning Commission last night approved both a final minor subdivision and a fina...
May 15, 2024
PITTSBURGH MAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS FOR OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING AT IUP
A Pittsburgh man entered guilty pleas in Indiana County Court Tuesday morning for charges connected ...
May 14, 2024
PHONE LINES DOWN AT PSP-INDIANA
State police at the Indiana barracks are letting people know that their non-emergency line is not wo...
May 14, 2024
MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING AT IUP DUE IN COURT
Plea court hearings are scheduled today for a Pittsburgh man charged in two cases, including one con...
May 14, 2024
ROUNDTABLE MEETING TO DISCUSS INCENTIVIZING STUDENT TEACHING TO BE HELD TODAY
A roundtable meeting is scheduled for today in the Indiana High School concerning incentivizing stud...
May 14, 2024
TWO FIRES REPORTED OVER LAST 24 HOURS BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
First responders were called out for two fires: one last night and one this morning. Indiana County ...
May 14, 2024
CLYMER MAN CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT
Police in Clymer have charged a Clymer man with harassment for an incident on May 10th. Police say ...
May 14, 2024
CARS, SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CEREMONIES
Two cars from the Colonial family of dealerships and some scholarships were awarded during the India...
May 14, 2024
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS TONIGHT
The 2nd annual Excellence in Education awards will be held tonight at the KCAC. More than 500 attend...
May 13, 2024
PSP INVESTIGATING BLACKMAIL-EXTORTION SCHEME INVOLVING TRI-STAR MOTORS
State police say there is an ongoing investigation into a blackmail and extortion case where the vic...
May 13, 2024
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS INCLUDE ONE FOR ERNEST WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE
An Ernest woman is due in court today for a preliminary hearing on charges of abusing a child. 25-ye...
May 13, 2024
VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS REPORTED SUNDAY
Two vehicle accidents were reported on Sunday by Indiana County 911. The first crash was reported at...
May 13, 2024
TODAY MARKS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE FORCE
Recruiting efforts have been going on for Indiana Borough Police Department. Currently, there are 21...
May 13, 2024
MOTORCYCLE CHASE RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES
A Blairsville man is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit last month that resulted in a dr...
May 12, 2024
PEOPLES GAS WILL PAY PENALTY FOR DAMAGES IN ROBINSON
By a 5-0 vote, the state Public Utility Commission has approved a settlement between Peoples Natural...
May 12, 2024
BRIDGE PROJECTS BEGIN MONDAY ON WAYNE AND CARTER AVENUES
A road construction project gets underway tomorrow in White Township and Indiana Borough. The repla...
May 12, 2024
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION EVENT WILL MAKE MONDAY SPECIAL
Tomorrow night's Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education event is so big, it's al...
May 12, 2024
STATE SYSTEM AWARDS FREE TUITION TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE STANDOUTS
IUP held its commencement ceremonies Friday and yesterday, bringing an end to the spring semester an...
May 12, 2024
UNDERGRAUATE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES TODAY
Today is the second day of graduation ceremonies to be held at IUP's KCAC. The first ceremonies will...
May 11, 2024
IUP PRESIDENT LOOKING TO SOME CHALLENGES IN THE FUTURE
As IUP's school year comes to an end, the school's president is looking forward to the future. Presi...
May 11, 2024
OIL CITY MAN ACQUITTED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
In a non-jury trial earlier this week, an Oil City man was acquitted of all charges related to the s...
May 11, 2024
POLICE REPORTS: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, DUI
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE An Indiana man was charged by Indiana Borough police with drug paraphernalia ...
May 11, 2024
BILL TO ESTABLISH SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM APPROVED IN SENATE
A bill that passed the PA Senate this week would establish a sexual assault evidence tracking system...
May 11, 2024
PRIMANTI BROS. OFFERING FREE SANDWICH SPECIAL ON MOTHER'S DAY
Looking to treat Mom with a nice meal this Mother's Day ? Primanti Bros. wants to help. The Pittsbur...
May 10, 2024
TRUMP TAKES LEAD IN PENNSYLVANIA POLL
Former President Donald Trump has taken a narrow lead over President Joe Biden in a new poll of Penn...
May 10, 2024
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AT INDIANA MOTEL
An Indiana woman was arrested in connection with a disturbance at the Four Flags Inn in Indiana. Sta...
May 10, 2024
IUP SPRING COMMENCEMENT TO START TONIGHT
Tonight is the start of IUP's commencement exercises that will run through tomorrow afternoon. The c...
May 10, 2024
LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR WESTSYLVANIA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
The Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival is continuing to prepare for this year's edition at the end...
May 10, 2024
IUP PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT PREP FOR GRADUATION, RETENTION AT COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES MEETING
As IUP gets ready for commencement, university president Dr. Michael Driscoll delivered some remarks...
May 09, 2024
PSP LOOKING FOR MISSING SHELOCTA AREA MAN
UPDATE: Officers from the Monroeville police department found him this morning safe and sound at 10:...
May 09, 2024
NWS CONFIRMS TORNADO IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY
While Indiana County did see some rain yesterday morning, some nearby communities in Westmoreland Co...
May 09, 2024
BILL TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING OF GUN SALES REJECTED IN STATE HOUSE
A bill that would require electronic records of gun sales was struck down in the PA house, with Stat...
May 09, 2024
WINDY RIDGE PARK TO RECEIVE $1 MILLION
The Windy Ridge industrial park in White Township will receive a $1 million state grant to help with...
May 09, 2024
PENNS MANOR APPROVES ADVERTISING 2024-25 BUDGET
At a meeting on Wednesday, the Penns Manor School Board approved advertising the 2024-25 budget. The...
May 09, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS GET UPDATES ON PROPOSED RESTAURANTS, BUSINESSES
The White Township Supervisors heard updates on several incoming businesses at their meeting Wednesd...
May 08, 2024
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADD TWO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS TO OPIOID LAWSUIT
The Indiana County Commissioners have approved a modification to their ongoing opioid lawsuit. The c...
May 08, 2024
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY A SUCCESS IN INDIANA
School buses in Indiana were a bit lighter this morning as students from Eisenhower and Horace Mann ...
May 08, 2024
SOUTHWESTERN PA COMMISSION TO HOLD MEETING IN INDIANA TODAY
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will hold a meeting in Indiana today to talk about Indiana ...
May 08, 2024
BILL TO REDUCE TAXES PASSES SENATE
A bill that would reduce taxes by approximately $3 billion a year has passed the state senate. Senat...
May 08, 2024
WORK TO RESUME NEXT WEEK IN WAYNE, CARTER AVENUE AREA
PennDOT has announced that the project to replace some structures over Marsh Run in the area of Wayn...
May 08, 2024
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY TODAY IN INDIANA
Drivers in Indiana Borough and White Township may see some extra bicycle traffic today as kids take ...
May 08, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES PRIDE FESTIVAL AT IRMC PARK
Indiana Borough Council last night gave permission to a local group to hold a Pride festival in IRMC...
May 08, 2024
POLICE SEEKING MAN WHO ELUDED OFFICERS IN CHASE
Police in Clymer are looking for a man who eluded capture after a brief chase yesterday. Officers sa...
May 07, 2024
DA MANZI RELEASES STATEMENT ON CHILD ABUSER SENTENCING
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi has issued a statement concerning the sentencing yeste...
May 07, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVING PRIDE FESTIVAL, FAMILY FUN FEST TONIGHT
Indiana Borough Council will meet tonight, and up for approval tonight is the Indiana Pride Festival...
May 07, 2024
PENNDOT PAINT THE PLOW CONTEST REGISTRATION IS OPEN
PennDOT is inviting high school students in District 10 to take part in the annual "Paint the P...
May 07, 2024
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY TO BE HELD TOMORROW IN INDIANA
The Indiana County Active Transportation Advisory Committee and several partner agencies will be tak...
May 07, 2024
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS UPDATE PUBLIC ON LONG ROAD BRIDGE, OPEN BIDS FOR LUCERNEMINE PAVING
The Center Township Supervisors updated the public on the Long Road Bridge project. Supervisor Matt ...
May 07, 2024
BRUSH VALLEY MAN TO BE SENTENCED FOR RAPING A CHILD
A Brush Valley man who pleaded guilty to the rape of a child and other crimes will be sentenced toda...
May 06, 2024
FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY WITH VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, STRUCTURE FIRE
Sunday turned into a busy day for Indiana County first responders. The first call for service came a...
May 06, 2024
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO UPDATE SEVERAL ISSUES TONIGHT
Several updates will be made to the public at tonight's Center Township Supervisors Meeting. Among t...
May 06, 2024
IUP'S SPRING SEMESTER, ACADEMIC YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE THIS WEEK
Finals week arrives at IUP with exams scheduled through Thursday, commencement for grad and doctoral...
May 05, 2024
INDIANA, PURCHASE LINE BOARDS TO MEET ON MONDAY
The Indiana Area School Board's Academic and Extracurricular Committee meets on Monday, and among it...
May 05, 2024
ROADWORK IN WHITE TOWNSHIP, INDIANA BOROUGH SCHEDULED TO WRAP UP
The current phase of the resurfacing project that began last year on Wayne Avenue in White Township ...
May 05, 2024
SALTSBURG TEEN UNHURT IN ACCIDENT
State police have issued a report on an accident involving a Saltsburg man last month in Armstrong C...
May 05, 2024
ERNEST WOMAN SOUGHT BY POLICE IN CUSTODY
An Ernest woman that state police were looking for in connection with alleged child abuse is now in ...
May 04, 2024
ICCAP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Indiana County Community Action Program has announced a new executive director. Indiana native B...
May 04, 2024
PA DEP BLACKFLY SUPRESSION PROGRAM TO START
The State Department of Environmental Protection has started its 2024 black fly suppression program....
May 04, 2024
SENATE BILL INTENDED TO DISCOURAGE "JOB DODGING"
A bill passed the state senate earlier this week that is intended to discourage people from tricking...
May 04, 2024
TROOPERS SEARCHING FOR ERNEST WOMAN WANTED ON CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
State police are searching for an Ernest woman who is wanted for allegedly abusing a child. Troopers...
May 03, 2024
FIREFIGHTERS ON THE SCENE OF A STRUCTURE FIRE IN BLAIRSVILLE
Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire last night in Blairsville Borough. Indiana County...
May 03, 2024
CRIMINAL CALL HEARINGS ON THE DOCKET TODAY
Criminal call hearings are scheduled today for Indiana County Court, including a hearing for a man w...
May 03, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY SHERIFF ISSUES WARNING ABOUT ALLEN BRIDGE, COUNTY PARKS
With warm weather returning, many people are considering some outdoor recreation, but the Indiana Co...
May 03, 2024
INDIANA MAN TO SERVE TIME IN JAIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
An Indiana man was sentenced to serve time in jail for having a sexual relationship with a minor las...
May 02, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING SUNDAY EVENING CHASE
A Blairsville man was arrested Thursday morning after leading state police on a chase and possessing...
May 02, 2024
SUSPECT IN 2010 SHELOCTA GAS STATION ROBBERY APPREHENDED
State police have released the identity of a suspect charged in connection with a robbery at a gas s...
May 02, 2024
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TO SPEAK AT IUP'S COMMENCEMENT
Governor Josh Shapiro has been invited to speak at IUP's commencement ceremonies next weekend. The g...
May 02, 2024
INDIANA MAN TO BE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
An Indiana man is due in the county court today for sentencing related to charges of sexual assault....
May 02, 2024
PA SENATE APPROVES BILL TO CREATE INDEPENDENT ENERGY OFFICE AND PA OPPORTUNITY WITH ENERGY RELIABILITY BOARD
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill that will create the Independent Energy Office (IEO) and...
May 02, 2024
PA CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL FOR FARM AND NUTRITION POLICIES
Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn Thompson has announced proposals that will be part of his bill to set...
May 02, 2024
PA GAME COMMISSION LEADER RESIGNS
The head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission has resigned. Bryan Burhans stepped down this week as E...
May 02, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIP OFFICALS TO MEET TODAY
The Indiana County Association of Township Officials will meet for their spring convention today in ...
May 02, 2024
DCED POSTING ONLINE SURVEY TO HELP GUIDE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is asking state residents to complete an ...
May 02, 2024
PSP IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN FUEL THEFT
State police have identified a suspect in the theft of diesel fuel from a Clarksburg Gas Station. Th...
May 01, 2024
HOUSE BILL PROPOSES CHANGE TO PIAA PLAYOFF SYSTEM
A House Bill that is making its way through the state government proposes to change the PIAA playoff...
May 01, 2024
ONE DEAD IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON MONDAY IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
A Johnstown man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Derry Township on Monday. State police say the c...
May 01, 2024
BLACK LICK, BLAIRSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS CALLED OUT FOR MINOR INCIDENTS
Black Lick and Blairsville fire fighters were called out twice yesterday for calls that turned out t...
May 01, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CHARGE JUVENILE WITH SEVERAL CRIMES ON MARCH 10TH
Indiana Borough Police have charged a juvenile with several crimes for an incident in early March. P...
May 01, 2024
DISTRICT COURTS TO HAVE HEARINGS TODAY
Indiana County's district courts will host some preliminary hearings, including a man charged with s...
May 01, 2024