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ARIN RENAMES FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD IN HONOR OF DR. BRIGETTE MATSON
The Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate Unit held its annual Convention of School Directors earlier this ...
6h ago

LINDSEY WARD NAMED GUEST SPEAKER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BANQUET
The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker for the upcoming Excellence...
6h ago

PSP TO BE OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR EASTER WEEKEND
State troopers will be out in full force for the Easter Weekend. Police are expecting higher than no...
6h ago

MUCH NICER THURSDAY AHEAD
From the US National Weather Service We are starting off chilly, but sunny and warmer weather is exp...
6h ago

SHAPIRO OFFERS UPDATES ON FAMILY, ARSON INVESTIGATION
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offered an update on the investigation into the arson ...
6h ago

A CHILLY NIGHT AHEAD WITH FROST A POSSIBILITY
From the US National Weather Service Going to be chilly tonight. Skies will continue to clear and wi...
19h ago

IUP HOSTS RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GIFT TO PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COLLEGE
Indiana University of Pennsylvania played host today to the first of four Regional Rural Health Summ...
Apr 16, 2025

SUPERLOAD TO COME THROUGH INDIANA, WESTMORELAND, JEFFERSON COUNTIES TOMORROW
UPDATE: An exact timeline for the trip of the superload is not known, but PennDOT expects the compan...
Apr 16, 2025

MOTORCYCLE CHASE RESULTS IN CRASH
On April 9th, a motorcyclist crashed after failing to stop during a pursuit by state police. The mot...
Apr 16, 2025

ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE BEING INVESTIGATED AS POSSIBLE HATE CRIME
The suspected weekend arson at the Pennsylvania governor's residence will be investigated as a possi...
Apr 16, 2025

THREE-DAY OUTLOOK HAS PROMISE
From the US National Weather Service Any isolated rain/snow will end this morning with building high...
Apr 16, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH RECEIVES PENNDOT FUNDING FOR PHASE TWO OF SIDEWALK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Indiana Borough has secured more grant money to help fix the borough sidewalks. An additional $480,0...
Apr 16, 2025

REMEDIATION OPERATIONS IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY TO CONTINUE
The Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for further remediation operations at the Shallow Land Disp...
Apr 16, 2025

WINDSTORMS KNOCK OUT POWER TO MANY IN INDIANA COUNTY
Several power lines were reported down during the strong windstorms that came through Indiana County...
Apr 16, 2025

STATUS CONFERENCES SET FOR INDIANA COUNTY COURT TODAY
Status conferences will be held today in Indiana County court for several defendants, including an E...
Apr 16, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR CREEKSIDE WOMAN CHARGED WITH ASSUALT TODAY
Indiana County's district courts are scheduled to hold preliminary hearings today, including one for...
Apr 16, 2025

MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SEEKING BIDS FOR TWO PROJECTS
Last night, the Marion Center School Board approved seeking bids for two projects. One project will ...
Apr 15, 2025

COOL, BREEZY WITH SOME AFTERNOON RAIN TODAY
From the US National Weather Much cooler temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today in...
Apr 15, 2025

EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX FILING
Your taxes are due today, but if you haven't even started or aren't done yet, there's still hope. If...
Apr 15, 2025

BAIL DENIED FOR GOVERNOR'S MANSION FIRE SUSPECT
Bail was denied yesterday for the suspect in the arson at the Governor's mansion in Harrisburg. Cody...
Apr 15, 2025

BRUSH FIRE, ACCIDENT REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
For the 50th time this year, Indiana County fire crews were dispatched to a brush fire. This time, t...
Apr 15, 2025

POLICE REPORTS: DUI CHARGES FILED, THEFT
Police in Indiana Borough have filed charges of DUI-controlled substance against an Irwin woman for ...
Apr 15, 2025

IUP GRAD SCHOOL NAMED ONE OF THE BEST IN U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT POLL
IUP has been selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best graduate school programs in t...
Apr 15, 2025

PENNDOT SECRETARY: RESIDENTS CAN WAIT UNTIL AFTER REAL ID DEADLINE TO UPGRADE LICENSE
Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll is letting state residents know they can wait unt...
Apr 15, 2025

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ICTC BUDGET
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved the 2025-26 budget for the Indiana County Technology...
Apr 15, 2025

UPDATE ON MONDAY NIGHT EXPECTED STORMS
From the US National Weather Service The midday update from SPC has pushed an upgrade to an Enhanced...
Apr 14, 2025

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
State police have arrested a suspect in connection with a case of arson at the Governor's Mansion in...
Apr 14, 2025

PA LAWMAKERS REACT TO ARSON ATTACK AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
Pennsylvania lawmakers are condemning the arson attack at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg. Li...
Apr 14, 2025

HOMER CITY GENERATION SMOKESTACK DEMOLITION NOW COMPLETE
The remnants of a smokestack that was part of the Homer City Generating station came down Sunday mor...
Apr 14, 2025

INDIANA ROTARY TO FUND PROGRAMS AS PART OF DISBANDING
Indiana's Rotary Club is continuing the process to officially disband in two months, and as part of ...
Apr 14, 2025

DEMOLITION OF REMAINING COAL PLANT STACK SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
From Homer City Redevelopment Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) released the below statement today foll...
Apr 13, 2025

MONDAY STORMS COULD INCLUDE LARGE HAIL
From the US National Weather Service Showers and thunderstorms will move through the Ohio Valley on ...
Apr 13, 2025

MURPHY APPEAL MOVES FORWARD
Another hearing is scheduled tomorrow in Kevin Murphy's appeal of his triple murder conviction. The...
Apr 13, 2025

STATUS CONFERENCES MONDAY FOR MURDER DEFENDANTS
Judge Bilik-DeFazio is also scheduled to hold status conferences tomorrow for two of the three defen...
Apr 13, 2025

THREE SCHOOL BOARDS TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT
The Indiana Area, Marion Center, and Purchase Line school boards are all scheduled to meet on Monday...
Apr 13, 2025

APSCUF HEAD CONCERNED WITH LOW MORALE AT STATE SYSTEM
The president of the faculty union at the State System of Higher Education told the Board of Governo...
Apr 13, 2025

GOP CONTENDERS FOR GOVERNOR TAKING TENTATIVE STEPS
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has offered a hint of her future plans with a newsletter article titl...
Apr 13, 2025

STEELERS LEGEND ROCKY BLEIER VISITS INDIANA FOR BRIGHTER TOMORROW FUNDRAISER
The Brighter Tomorrow charity held its third annual charity dinner Saturday night and welcomed Steel...
Apr 13, 2025

STRONG OR SEVERE STORMS MONDAY BECOMING MORE LIKELY
From the US National Weather Service Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, and confidenc...
Apr 12, 2025

DEMO OF HOMER CITY GENERATING SMOKESTACK REMNANTS DELAYED
Because of the bad weather forecast this morning, the continued demolition of the former Homer City ...
Apr 12, 2025

COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST INDIANA WOMAN
An Indiana woman was arrested yesterday by Indiana County Sheriff's Deputies as they were serving a ...
Apr 12, 2025

TWO CRASHES, ONE FIRE REPORTED ON FRIDAY
Indiana County first responders were called out for three incidents on Friday. The first was reporte...
Apr 12, 2025

UNITED WAY RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FROM VISTRA
The United Way of Indiana County has received a $10,000 grant from a nationwide electricity company....
Apr 12, 2025

PENNDOT READY FOR ANOTHER REALID DAY ON MONDAY
PennDOT Driver's License centers are gearing up for another RealID day on Monday. While it is option...
Apr 12, 2025

WET FRIDAY NIGHT, SATURDAY GIVE WAY TO IMPROVED SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Not the best looking weekend ahead, but also not the worst. The...
Apr 11, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES DEMO OF SMOKESTACK REMAINS, COAL CLEANING PLANT
Homer City Redevelopment has announced that crews will perform demolition of the remaining portion o...
Apr 11, 2025

STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE ON MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service Looking ahead to Monday, showers and thunderstorms will move th...
Apr 11, 2025

STRUZZI BILLS ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PASS COMMITTEE
State Representative Jim Struzzi announced two of his bills concerning stormwater management have pa...
Apr 11, 2025

RENDA MEDIA AND DIGITAL TO RECEIVE TWO PAB AWARDS TODAY
Renda Media and Digital is once again receiving recognition from the Pennsylvania Association of Bro...
Apr 11, 2025

FIRE REPORTED IN KITCHEN OF OAKLAND AVENUE MCDONALDS
Firefighters were called out to a fast-food restaurant in White Township for a fire in its kitchen. ...
Apr 11, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHT $9 MILLION INVESTMENT IN VICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Pennsylvania officials are spotlighting effor...
Apr 11, 2025

PENNDOT ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR
PennDOT is now accepting unsolicited transportation project proposals from the private sector throug...
Apr 11, 2025

SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION PRESERVES MORE FARMLAND
The Shapiro administration is preserving more of Pennsylvania's farmland. The Governor's office says...
Apr 11, 2025

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES CLEAN AUDIT REPORT
Last night, the Homer-Center School Board received word of a clean audit report. The report from Ron...
Apr 11, 2025

TEDDY BEAR FUND DRIVE DONATES $72,000 TO IRMC FOUNDATION
Renda Media's Teddy Bear Fund Drive made its donation yesterday to Indiana Regional Medical Center. ...
Apr 10, 2025

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED TO 911
Indiana County 911 reported two vehicle accidents Wednesday evening. The first was reported at 4:34 ...
Apr 10, 2025

EASTERN BOX TURTLE MAY BECOME PA STATE REPTILE
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are on their way to naming the Eastern box turtle as the official state rept...
Apr 10, 2025

FETTERMAN URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO REVERSE COURSE ON MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR ANTI-OBESITY DRUGS
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is asking the Trump Administration to let a rule allowing Medica...
Apr 10, 2025

FLU SEASON CONTINUES IN PA, BUT ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO DECREASE
The flu season continues in Pennsylvania, and cases are still being reported across the state. The s...
Apr 10, 2025

MISSING MAN FROM NORTHERN CAMBRIA AREA FOUND SAFE
From Pennsylvania State Police A missing Northern Cambria-area man has been found safe. (Read the or...
Apr 10, 2025

IRMC TO OPEN NEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY IN INDIANA COUNTY
From IRMC Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is proud to announce the upcoming opening of IRMC M...
Apr 09, 2025

PSP SEARCHING FOR MISSING NORTHERN CAMBRIA-AREA MAN
From Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are searching for a missing Northern Cambria-area man. Larry...
Apr 09, 2025

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CREATION OF COUNTYWIDE EMS AUTHORITY
The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved the creation of the countywide Emergency Mana...
Apr 09, 2025

PATRICIA HILLIARD ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO IUP STUDENT FROM HOMER CITY
An Indiana County woman attending classes at IUP was awarded the Patricia Hilliard Robertson Scholar...
Apr 09, 2025

MORE SEASONAL TEMPS START TODAY
From the US National Weather Service If yesterday and this morning are too chilly for you, we've got...
Apr 09, 2025

VRANA PLEADS GUILTY TO THIRD-DEGREE MURDER, SENTENCED TO PRISON
A woman charged with shooting her boyfriend in 2021 pleaded guilty to third degree murder and was se...
Apr 09, 2025

COMMISSIONERS TO VOTE ON FORMATION OF EMS AUTHORITY TODAY
Indiana County Commissioners will meet this morning and the proposed Emergency Medical Services Auth...
Apr 09, 2025

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD TO HEAR FROM SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS UNION TONIGHT
The Penns Manor School Board will meet tonight and the union representing teachers' aides, secretari...
Apr 09, 2025

RECENT FATAL CRASH DISCUSSED AT INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Last month's fatal crash at the intersection of 9th and Philadelphia Streets was discussed at Monday...
Apr 09, 2025

WINTRY TEMPS TONIGHT, SO BE ADVISED
From the US National Weather Service Tonight =
. Lows will dip 10 degrees below normal tonight, t...
Apr 08, 2025

ROUTE 422 EAST OFFRAMP ON INDIANA BYPASS TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND
Officials with PennDOT are announcing the temporary closure of the Route 422 East offramp to Route 2...
Apr 08, 2025

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were called out to two vehicle accidents within a minute of each other on Monday. T...
Apr 08, 2025

BRIDGE WORK TO START TODAY IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
PennDOT's District 12 in Westmoreland County is announcing a lane restriction on Torrance Road in De...
Apr 08, 2025

STATE, COUNTY GAS PRICE AVERAGES SPIKE
The average price of a gallon of gas is going up as the weather gets more pleasant. Triple-A reports...
Apr 08, 2025

LOCAL UNION LEADER TO WITNESS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNING TODAY
A local union leader will be at the White House today to witness President Donald Trump sign an exec...
Apr 08, 2025

INDIANA GAZETTE INCREASES COST OF DAILY, WEEKEND EDITIONS
If you still read a daily newspaper, the cost of newsprint copies continue to go up. The Indiana Gaz...
Apr 08, 2025

ROAD WORK CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN INDIANA BOROUGH
There are some ongoing traffic concerns for Indiana Borough this week. Crews from Shadco will comple...
Apr 07, 2025

WINTER ATTEMPTS A SMALL COMEBACK THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service The first wave of precipitation is moving out of the area. Rela...
Apr 07, 2025

PSP INVESTIGATING ROBBERY OF DERRY TOWNSHIP CONVENIENCE STORE
State police are asking the public to help them identify someone who robbed a convenience store in D...
Apr 07, 2025

FETTERMAN CO-SPONSORS BILL TO COMBAT DRUG SMUGGLING IN FEDERAL PRISONS
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is looking to stop drug smuggling in federal prisons. Fetterman,...
Apr 07, 2025

TROUT SEASON OPEN
Western Pennsylvania fishermen are among those making the most of the beginning of Trout Season in t...
Apr 07, 2025

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE A MONTH AWAY
Next month will be the 2025 primary elections, and the Pennsylvania Department of State is reminding...
Apr 07, 2025

PENNDOT DRIVER'S LICENSE CENTERS OPEN MONDAYS FOR REALID UPGRADES
RealID regulations will go into effect in one month, and driver's license facilities will be open so...
Apr 07, 2025

SNOW RETURNS TONIGHT?
From the US National Weather Service A wintry mix of rain, snow, and sleet is possible overnight as ...
Apr 06, 2025

VRANA HOMICIDE TRIAL TO BEGIN MONDAY
In Indiana County Court, jury selection begins tomorrow for the trial of 31-year-old Matraca Lynn Vr...
Apr 06, 2025

FOUR AREA BOARDS TO MEET THIS WEEK
The Purchase Line School Board will hold a work session on Monday with an extensive agenda that incl...
Apr 06, 2025

ROAD RESTRICTIONS BEGIN MONDAY IN WHITE, CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIPS
A road closure goes into effect Monday for a bridge replacement project in Conemaugh Township. Clar...
Apr 06, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH LIMB COLLECTION SET FOR THIS WEEK
Spring limb collection begins in Indiana Borough tomorrow. All this week, the Public Works Departme...
Apr 06, 2025

STATE SYSTEM BOARD TO MEET, COULD DISCUSS NEW GOVERNANCE PROPOSAL
The State System of Higher Education Board of Governors will meet on Thursday in Harrisburg, with Go...
Apr 06, 2025

CHANCE OF 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN BY SUNDAY EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Much of the area will likely see an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inche...
Apr 06, 2025

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR INDIANA COUNTY UNTIL 8 AM SUNDAY
The heavy rain that has come through our area has triggered a flood watch from the National Weather ...
Apr 05, 2025

SENTENCES HANDED DOWN FRIDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
A Buffington Township man was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court in connection with an inci...
Apr 05, 2025

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH ACCELERATED DEBT SETTLEMENT
Pennsylvania's Attorney General has announced that a settlement has been reached with Accelerated De...
Apr 05, 2025

FLU STILL PREVALENT IN PENNSYLVANIA IN LATE SEASON
While spring is here, flu is still prevalent in Pennsylvania. The PA Department of Health reports th...
Apr 05, 2025

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK PREPS FOR AMERICA SAVES WEEK
First Commonwealth Bank is gearing up for America Saves Week with several activities planned. The we...
Apr 05, 2025

IUP STARTS WORK ON BUILDINGS FOR PUNXSY ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS
IUP is starting work on razing six buildings in the Punxsutawney area as part of the Academy of Culi...
Apr 05, 2025

CHANCE OF HEAVY RAIN AGAIN BY 8 AM
From the US National Weather Service The best chance for more rain will again be early morning, peak...
Apr 05, 2025

SHERIFF'S OFFICE LOOKING FOR MAN WANTED FOR SKIPPING COURT APPEARANCE
The Indiana County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a wanted fugitive who ...
Apr 04, 2025

GOVERNOR OFFERS COMMENTS ON HOMER CITY NATURAL GAS-FUELED POWER PLANT
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he is pleased to see things moving forward with a natural ga...
Apr 04, 2025

CRIMINAL CALL HEARINGS SET FOR TODAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
A man charged with attempted arson is due for a criminal call hearing today in front of Indiana Coun...
Apr 04, 2025