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INDIANA COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU ANNOUNCE DONATION OF TREE FOR DOWNTOWN INDIANA HOLIDAYS

The Indiana County Tourist Bureau has announced the tree has been selected for IRMC Park for the holiday season. (L to R: Don Huey of Don Huey Home Building & Construction, Laura Herrington of the Indiana County Tourist Bureau, Gregg Van Horn of the Indiana County Christmas Tree Growers Association, Musser Forests Foreman Tom Gill, Fred Musser Jr.s son Kevin Musser, Rose Strittmatter and Erin Dougherty of First Commonwealth Bank and David Brocious of Sky Point Crane. Photo by Anthony Frazier.)

Indiana County, PA · 1d
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Sixth Measles death confirmed in Jefferson County, PA health officials report

An unvaccinated Jefferson County resident has died from measles, bringing Pennsylvania's total confirmed measles-associated deaths to six this year.

Jefferson County, PA · 2d

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This Beloved Mountain Town Was Named The Poorest City In Pennsylvania, But Locals Say It Is Rich In Charm

A cable car here climbs a hillside so steep that Guinness calls it the steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world. It can carry cars, too. That alone made me look twice. The same city has the only Marvel-approved public art mural on the planet. It also has a downtown...

Johnstown, PA · 4d
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New rule costing some Western Pennsylvania home sellers thousands – and time

In some parts of Western Pennsylvania, homeowners could have to pay more than $10,000 when trying to sell.

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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STRUZZI, SMITH TAKE INDIANA COUNTY STATE HOUSE RACES

State representative Jim Struzzi has won by an overwhelming margin in the 2026 General Election. The Republican incumbent will continue to serve after winning the vote in Indiana County with 14,034 votes compared to his Democrat Challenger, Trajan Jones, who received 8,254 votes. Struzzi said that he appreciated the voters...

Indiana County, PA · 2d

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I-80 Traffic Switch Begins November 9 in Jefferson County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports an upcoming traffic switch on I-80 west in support of the I-80 North Fork Bridges Project in Jefferson County. The contractor will perform a major traffic switch starting at 7:00 AM on November 9, 2026. During this operation, I-80 west traffic will be shifted onto the new east bridge via a median crossover before being directed back onto existing west road. This traffic switch will facilitate demolition of the existing west bridge and construction of the new road and bridge over North Fork Redbank Creek.

Jefferson County, PA · 2d

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Brookville mayor suddenly resigns following council meeting

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Jefferson County borough is in search of a new mayor after he suddenly resigned earlier this week. The Brookville Borough secretary said Richard Beck resigned Tuesday night at the end of the borough council meeting. While his reasoning behind the decision is unclear, the borough is now looking for […]

Brookville, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Ebensburg ‘Christmas 1776’ parade seeking greater float, vehicle, participant entries

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg annual Christmas parade is seeking participants for this year’s event, which is themed “Christmas 1776,” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Parade entrants can include vehicles, floats, first responder vehicles, dance and/or walking groups and more. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Ebensburg, PA · 2d

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INDIANA COUNTY NAACP ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON 2026 FREEDOM FUND BANQUET

The Indiana County Chapter of the NAACP has announced its 39th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The theme for this year’s event is “We The People: Reimagined”, which has been described by the group in its news release as “a movement toward mental well-being and a renewed vision of freedom and justice that includes us all.” The guest speaker for this year’s event will be Dr. Miko Rose, the founding Dean of IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Indiana County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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GOP state Rep. Abby Major on way to win over Democratic opponent

Republican incumbent Abby Major was on her way late Tuesday to retain her seat in the 60th state House District. At 11 p.m. all of Armstrong County precincts were reported, and 77% had been tallied in Westmoreland County. According to state election website, Major had 70% of the vote as...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project on Nov. 20. Sections 53A1 & 53A2 will expand the current 54-mile expressway by nearly five miles north of the existing northern terminus of the Mon/Fayette Expressway at the PA Route […] The post Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway appeared first on Transportation Today .

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Local lawmaker honors area veterans with appreciation breakfast in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State Senator Wayne Langerholc held a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast in Cambria County Wednesday morning. The breakfast took place at the Young Peoples Community Center in Ebensburg and was held in order to show appreciation for our veterans and their service to our country. Langerholc...

Cambria County, PA · 2d

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Cambria, Somerset leaders tout $2M raised for Miracle League field at Roxbury Park

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Wednesday morning, Somerset and Cambria County Chamber of Commerce held a strategy session about a Miracle League baseball field at Roxbury Park in Johnstown. Back in July, Pirates Charities surprised the Roxbury Park Miracle League of Cambria County with a $150,000 donation to...

Cambria County, PA · 2d

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West Lebanon Township votes 3-2 to approve first reading of 2027 budget

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 2 meeting, the West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the first reading of a $1,454,980 balanced 2027 budget that includes a 1.5-mill tax increase and a 25-cent-per-front-foot streetlight tax reduction.

Lebanon County, PA · 2d

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Underground fire in Westmoreland County has been burning for months

An underground fire continues to burn at the former Westmoreland Glass Company property in Hempfield Township.

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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New forecast shows Pittsburgh's chance of seeing a white Christmas

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas in Pittsburgh ? While there's no guarantee, there's a chance the Steel City and the surrounding Ohio Valley will have snowy holidays . Old Farmer's Almanac recently released its white Christmas 2026 forecast for regions across the United States. The map shows which areas will see an inch or more of snow on the ground on Dec. 25 morning. Here's what Pittsburgh can expect. Will Pittsburgh have a white Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 snow prediction The Ohio Valley, including Pittsburgh, has a chance of a white Christmas, according to the almanac. This means the area may have at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning, though it doesn't have to fall that day. While the westernmost parts of Pennsylvania have a chance to see a white Christmas, and the northeasternmost corner of the state is likely to have snow on the ground on Dec. 25, most the state is unlikely to see substantial snow cover on Christmas. Shop winter essentials on Amazon Does Pittsburgh usually have a white Christmas? Based on weather data collected since 1880, Pittsburgh's frequency of having a white Christmas with new snowfall the same

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Pittsburgh’s ‘Green Man’ was a real person – why the legend outlives the facts

He wasn’t a monster. He was just a man who survived a terrible accident. So why won’t western Pennsylvania let go of its ‘Green Man’ legend? A folklorist explains.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Greensburg voters keep residency rules for city officials

Voters’ decision to maintain residency requirements for Greensburg’s city administrator and fiscal director could make it difficult to fill those positions in the future, according to Councilman Randy Finfrock. About 62% of voters rejected two referendum questions on Tuesday’s ballot that sought to remove the requirement from the...

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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A Pennsylvania Flea Market Took Over an Old Movie Theater and Now Fills 100,000 Square Feet

A weekend flea market now fills the shell of an old movie theater, and the shopping covers about 100,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for trinkets, toys, and treasures that used to share space with popcorn. I love the idea of hunting for vintage finds where people...

North Versailles, PA · 12d

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Leslie Rossi retains 59th District seat in state House race

State Rep. Leslie Rossi won out over Democratic challenger Jordan Omlor in the 59th District House race. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results, Rossi received 62% of the 26,800 votes counted, to Omlor’s 38%. All results remain unofficial until certified by the county board of elections. Rossi, 55,...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d