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5TH ANNUAL ANGELS' WINGS FLEA MARKET AND VENDOR EXPO TO BE HELD TODAY
Today, the S&T Bank Arena will host the 5th Annual Flea Market and Vendor Expo to benefit the An...
18h ago

ROUTE 422 OFF-RAMP PAVING PROJECT DELAYED AGAIN
Once again, a paving project has been delayed due to expected bad weather. PennDOT had planned for t...
18h ago

CLYMER WOMAN SENTENCED FOR RETAIL THEFT CASES
A Clymer woman was sentenced yesterday in connection with two cases of theft. On top of fines and re...
18h ago

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY TO BE HELD IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIANA COUNTY
Today is National Drug Take Back day and there are two opportunities for people to get rid of medici...
18h ago

PENNSYLVANIA PUC ACCEPTING COMMENT ABOUT GRID IMPACTS ON HIGH-DEMAND ENERGY GROWTH
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is welcoming comment from the public concerning grid impa...
18h ago

PA WOMEN VETERANS CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Pennsylvania officials are looking for women from the state who served in the armed forces to take p...
18h ago

HOW MUCH RAIN COULD WE GET BY 8 AM SATURDAY?
From the US National Weather Service This image shows the probability of 2 inches or more of rain by...
Apr 25, 2025

IUP GRADUATE ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF HER LATE MOTHER
An IUP graduate has established a scholarship at the university in memory of her late mother, Rosali...
Apr 25, 2025

ACCIDENTS, LINES DOWN, SMALL FIRE REPORTED ON THURSDAY
Indiana county's first responders had another busy day on Thursday. At 10:11 AM, Indiana Fire Associ...
Apr 25, 2025

TERRION GATES TO HAVE POST-SENTENCE MOTION HEARING
UPDATE: A man convicted of first degree murder in a fatal shooting near IUP campus in 2020 was back...
Apr 25, 2025

ONE OF THREE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY TO ENTER PLEA TODAY
Plea and sentencing hearings are on the schedule today for Indiana County Court, including one for a...
Apr 25, 2025

INDIANA, 60 OTHER COUNTIES AT HIGH RISK OF WILDFIRE
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says that most of the Commonwealth...
Apr 25, 2025

RELIANT HOLDINGS CASE DROPPED BY FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its case against White Township-based R...
Apr 25, 2025

GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE ARSON SUSPECT RELOCATED
The suspect in the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is being relocated to a prison wit...
Apr 25, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH, PENNDOT, POLICE TAKE TOUR OF DOWNTOWN INDIANA INTERSECTIONS
Representatives of Indiana Borough, the local police and PennDOT were on a walking tour of some Down...
Apr 24, 2025

IUP GRADS EARN HIGHER SALARIES ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
IUP graduates earn higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the Am...
Apr 24, 2025

ONE PERSON DISPLACED BY HOUSE FIRE IN CLYMER
Four fire departments were on the scene of a fire yesterday at a home in Clymer Borough. Indiana Cou...
Apr 24, 2025

MOTIONS HEARINGS SET FOR TODAY
A motions hearing is set for today for a Glen Campbell man charged with sexual assault. The hearing ...
Apr 24, 2025

FORMER VANDERGRIFT POLICEMAN, HOMER-CENTER SECURITY OFFICER WAIVES HEARING
A Vandergrift man who was a former policeman and security officer in the Homer-Center School Distric...
Apr 24, 2025

FIRES, ACCIDENTS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON WEDNESDAY
UPDATE: More information on the house fire in Clymer yesterday can be found here. Three vehicle cras...
Apr 24, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP APPROVES UPDATED SALDO
Wednesday night, the White Township Supervisors approved the new Subdivision and Land Development Or...
Apr 24, 2025

WARMER THAN NORMAL THURSDAY, RAINY FRIDAY NIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Here are the expected high temperatures for Thursday. The tempe...
Apr 24, 2025

HERE'S HOW YOUR THURSDAY IS LOOKING
From the US National Weather Service Tomorrow is expected to remain dry, however, it will be warmer ...
Apr 23, 2025

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE RESOLUTIONS FOR FOUR APPLICATIONS FOR RACP GRANTS
The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved resolutions to file for four Redevelopment As...
Apr 23, 2025

HARD TO BEAT THIS FORECAST
From the US National Weather Service Highs in the 70s, low humidity, and sunny skies. Today's foreca...
Apr 23, 2025

CREWS SENT TO GARAGE FIRE IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
First responders from Indiana and Jefferson Counties were called out for a fire this morning in Nort...
Apr 23, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN WEEKEND ATTACKS
Blairsville borough police are investigating two separate incidents of assault that may have been co...
Apr 23, 2025

INDIANA HIGH GREEN BANDANA PROJECT ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM
The Green Bandana project at the Indiana Senior High School has announced its recent affiliation wit...
Apr 23, 2025

CHARGES FILED AGAINST ARMSTRONG COUNTY CAREGIVER
Charges are being filed against an Armstrong County caregiver accused of assaulting the person he wa...
Apr 23, 2025

MORE REALID DAYS ANNOUNCED FOR DRIVERS LICENSE CENTERS
PennDOT has announced that drivers license centers across the state, including the one in the Indian...
Apr 23, 2025

PA GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE REOPENS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence reopened for the first time yesterday since the arson attack j...
Apr 23, 2025

ENJOY NICE WEATHER ... UNTIL FRIDAY PM
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather and rising temperature is forecast through Thursday...
Apr 22, 2025

INVESTIGATION CONTINUING INTO FIGHT AT SHEETZ IN HOMER CITY
State police continue to investigate a fight between two teenagers at the Sheetz near Homer City las...
Apr 22, 2025

MORE CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR INDIANA BYPASS REPAVING PROJECT
Additional work has been scheduled for the Indiana Bypass project, and another interchange will be c...
Apr 22, 2025

BRUSH FIRE, POWER LINES DOWN, VEHICLE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Along with the incident on Warren Road yesterday, first responders were kept busy with several calls...
Apr 22, 2025

PROPOSED BILL AIMS TO LIST GAS TAXES AT THE PUMP
A proposed bill is looking to make changes to the state's gas pumps. The legislation would require s...
Apr 22, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING DELAYED FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
A preliminary hearing for a man charged with arson in a fire at the governor's home is being delayed...
Apr 22, 2025

BISHOP KULICK REFLECTS ON LIFE, LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS
Bishop Larry Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg spoke with Indiana in the Morning host Todd Marino ...
Apr 21, 2025

SPARK FROM POWER LINES CAUSES BRUSH FIRE, POWER OUTAGE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: A spark from a power line caused a brush fire this afternoon in White Township. Indiana Fire...
Apr 21, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT APPOINTS COREY HESSEN AS CEO
From Homer City Redevelopment Homer City Redevelopment LLC ("HCR") today announced it has ...
Apr 21, 2025

UPDATE: DAMAGING WIND A POSSIBILITY LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Convective Outlook Update: There has been a slight expansion/br...
Apr 21, 2025

LITTLE READ BOOK STORE OPENS IN INDIANA FREE LIBRARY
A new part of the Indiana Free Library officially opened today. The Little Read Book Store can be ac...
Apr 21, 2025

GREENSBURG DIOCESE BISHOP RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has released a statement on the death of Pope Franc...
Apr 21, 2025

ONE PERSON INJURED IN DIRT BIKE CRASH IN LUCERNEMINES
Paramedics and Homer City fire officials were on the scene of an accident involving dirt bikes in Lu...
Apr 21, 2025

TWO OTHER CRASHES AND TWO BRUSH FIRES WERE REPORTED SUNDAY
Along with the motorcycle crash on Sunday, there were two other vehicle accidents. The first was at...
Apr 21, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING WAIVED FOR APOLLO MAN CHARGED WITH BREAKING INTO BUILDING
An Apollo man accused of trying to break into a business waived his preliminary hearing last week in...
Apr 21, 2025

RAIN RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON, WITH POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE STORM
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area l...
Apr 21, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON NEW SALDO
White Township will hold a public hearing this week to discuss and take public comment on the propos...
Apr 21, 2025

EARLY MONDAY MORNING STORM A POSSIBILITY
From the US National Weather Service The potential for isolated thunderstorms and rain showers retur...
Apr 20, 2025

HERE'S WHAT THE EASTER BUNNY BROUGHT US FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Looks like the Easter Bunny brought us a cold front overnight. ...
Apr 20, 2025

PUC TO HOLD HEARING ON "LARGE LOAD" ENERGY DEMAND
The Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing this week to "explore the impact of data cent...
Apr 20, 2025

FIREFIGHTERS KEPT BUSY ON SATURDAY
It was an active Saturday for Indiana County firefighters, who responded to a number of incidents. ...
Apr 20, 2025

EVEN AS THE AREA GREENS UP, THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES PERSISTS
In an item posted to its website (indianafire.com) on Friday, the Indiana Fire Association cautions ...
Apr 20, 2025

NEW CHANCELLOR CHARTS COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
The new chancellor of the State System of Higher Education says the way forward for the state-owned ...
Apr 20, 2025

SATURDAY STORM UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service Right now rain could pass through the northen parts of Indiana ...
Apr 19, 2025

UPDATE ON TODAY'S POSSIBLY SEVERE STORMS
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area t...
Apr 19, 2025

PENNDOT RELEASES LIST OF PROJECTS FOR DISTRICT 10
Yesterday, PennDOT officials highlighted some of the projects that will be going on across District ...
Apr 19, 2025

FOUR BRUSH FIRES, ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED ON FRIDAY
Indiana County's brush fire count is now up to 54 for the year so far after four such calls were rep...
Apr 19, 2025

CLOSURE OF 422 EAST OFFRAMP TO ROUTE 286 POSTPONED TO APRIL 25TH TO 28TH
A project that was supposed to get underway last weekend has been delayed until next weekend. PennDO...
Apr 19, 2025

INDIANA WALKWORKS DECATHALON PROGRAM HONORED WITH GOVERNOR'S AWARD
A program that helps improve the health of the community was honored in Harrisburg yesterday with a ...
Apr 19, 2025

SATURDAY AFTERNOON STORMS LOOMING
From the US National Weather Service Before you get too exciting with this nice weather, we are stil...
Apr 18, 2025

BRUSH FIRE REPORTED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP FRIDAY MORNING
The 51st brush fire of the year was reported this morning in Center Township. Homer City and Coral-G...
Apr 18, 2025

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY FOR MARCH
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate went unchanged in the month of March. The seasonally-adjusted rate ...
Apr 18, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY MAN FACES CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION CHARGES
Charges of child pornography possession were filed yesterday against a Starford man. Indiana County ...
Apr 18, 2025

SOME PLACES OPEN, SOME CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY
Today is Good Friday, a day where Christians around the world recognize the crucifixion of Jesus. Ma...
Apr 18, 2025

GOVERNOR CAN MOVE BACK INTO RESIDENCE IN A FEW DAYS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family will be able to return home in the next few days f...
Apr 18, 2025

MASTRIANO INTRODUCES MEASURE TO MAKE GOOD FRIDAY A STATE HOLIDAY
While state government offices are open on Good Friday, there is work going on to make it a state-re...
Apr 18, 2025

WARM, WINDY GOOD FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather will continue today following the passage of a warm...
Apr 18, 2025

HOW THE REST OF APRIL LOOKS
From the US National Weather Service Since we have a much needed lull in the weather, let's take a l...
Apr 17, 2025

EASTER BUNNY, SHERIFF FYOCK VISIT IRMC
From IRMC For 18 years, the Easter Bunny and County Sheriff Bob Fyock have visited IRMC. On April 17...
Apr 17, 2025

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY BUT RAIN RETURNS SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service A beautiful day ahead on Friday with dry weather and temperatur...
Apr 17, 2025

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 ...
Apr 17, 2025

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...
Apr 17, 2025

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...
Apr 17, 2025

MUCH NICER THURSDAY AHEAD
From the US National Weather Service We are starting off chilly, but sunny and warmer weather is exp...
Apr 17, 2025

SHAPIRO OFFERS UPDATES ON FAMILY, ARSON INVESTIGATION
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offered an update on the investigation into the arson ...
Apr 17, 2025

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...
Apr 16, 2025

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