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Pilot killed in small plane crash

Pilot killed in small plane crash

A Clarksburg area man was fatally injured Monday evening when his ultralight aircraft hit the tops of some trees and crashed into a field of evergreen trees in the McIntyre area, authorities said.

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IN TRIBUTE IN TRIBUTE
16 hours ago - Indiana Gazette
Family and friends of the Smail and Shotts families came together Saturday to dedicate a pavilion at the Plumville playground in honor of four victims of domestic violence. [Read More]
Raising the colors in Hillsdale Raising the colors in Hillsdale
16 hours ago - Indiana Gazette - JAMIE EMPFIELD
Hillsdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently held a flag-raising ceremony. [Read More]
AIRPORT FESTIVITIES AIRPORT FESTIVITIES
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Dick Maxwell, left, spoke to his friend, Richard Mildren, of Chicora, on the tarmac at Jimmy Stewart Airport in White Township. [Read More]
Investing seminar set for June 26
2 days ago - Submitted
Geri Johnson, an Edward Jones financial adviser in Indiana, is hosting an educational seminar to discuss timely market topics and potential solutions to help investors stay on track toward their financial goals. [Read More]
Two named to CBC board
2 days ago - Submitted
Community Bankers’ Corporation, of Indiana, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Marion Center Bank, have elected two new members to its board of directors, Timothy Burkett and Samuel Clark. [Read More]
F.N.B. acquires Baltimore bank
2 days ago - Submitted
F.N.B. Corp. and BCSB Bancorp Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which F.N.B. will acquire BCSB, the Baltimore-based holding company and parent of Baltimore County Savings Bank. [Read More]
LOOKING FOR A HOME LOOKING FOR A HOME
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Numerous dogs and cats are available for adoption from the Indiana County Humane Society’s animal shelter along Rose Street and from Four Footed Friends along Beck Road. [Read More]
WINDOW SEAT WINDOW SEAT
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Shane Fulmer, 2, looked out the window over the wing of Tinker Belle, a C-46 Commander plane, at the annual Jimmy Stewart Airport Festival on Saturday. [Read More]
ON THE MOVE ON THE MOVE
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Danielle Weaver, owner of Second Chance Consignment in Homer City, recently reopened her store in the old pharmacy building at 44 S. Main St. [Read More]
CARL KOLOGIE: Dancing in barn a treat
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette - CARL KOLOGIE
When was the last time you went to a barn dance? [Read More]

All Indiana Sports News

 
SANDLOT BASEBALL: Lorelli's, McGill's win titles
17 hours ago - Indiana Gazette
Lorelli’s Jewelry of the Marion Center Little League edged Sheetz of the Clymer Little League, 9-8 in eight innings, to win the championship in the 9- and 10-year old division of the combined Clymer/Marion Center/ Homer-Center Little League. [Read More]
Organizers hold Scott Zellem Memorial golf outing Organizers hold Scott Zellem Memorial golf outing
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
The Ninth Annual Scott Zellem Memorial Golf Outing was held June 1 at Meadow Lane Golf Course. [Read More]
ELI NELLIS: Holuta snares spot in U.S. junior amateur
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette - ELI NELLIS
Early last week I got a call from my friend Chris Holuta. [Read More]
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
HOMER CITY — The Hoodlebug 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held Sunday, July 14, in Homer City. [Read More]
SENIOR LEGION: Young Township falls short vs. Punxsutawney
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Mike Percic hit a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning, but it was too little, too late for Young Township in a 4-2 loss to Punxsutawney Legion in an Indiana County Senior Legion baseball game Saturday. [Read More]
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: Kovalchick wins championship
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Bryce Myers struck out 10 batters and had two hits to lift Kovalchick to the title with a 5-0 win over Kiwanis in the 9- and 10-year old Indiana Little League championship game Friday. [Read More]
IHS launching girls' lacrosse IHS launching girls' lacrosse
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette - ELI NELLIS
The girls want to play, too. [Read More]
S.W. Jack tops Young Township
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette
WEST LEBANON — Chase Kromer fanned 13 batters in a complete-game win as S.W. Jack defeated Young Township, 7-0, in an Indiana County Youth Legion baseball game Friday at Bertolino Field. [Read More]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North romps in Lantzy game HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North romps in Lantzy game
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette - DUSTIN FILLOY
If he never plays quarterback again, former Penns Manor standout and North squad signal caller Danny Ferens will carry no regrets about his curtain call in the 43rd annual Ken Lantzy Finest 40 All-Star Game. [Read More]
CORRECTION
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette
IUP basketball recruit Stefan Osborne is an amateur player who played in a league in Australia that included professional players. [Read More]

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POLICE LOG
16 hours ago - Indiana Gazette
State police have arrested John Barto, of Indiana, in connection with the theft of a Samsung Galaxy tablet belonging to Erica Lewin on June 10 from her residence at 1512 Laurel Road. [Read More]
Sandusky fallout lingers at Penn State
17 hours ago - Associated Press
In the year since eight young men took the stand to testify they were sexually abused by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, the scandal has played out in the courts, in the halls of the university and in continuing debate about how it was handled ... [Read More]
ACCIDENT
17 hours ago - Indiana Gazette
A car driven by Ryan Gould, of Shelocta, hit a utility pole at 3:31 a.m. Sunday ... [Read More]
Man shot, killed while chasing robber
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Police were searching for a Washington County bank robbery suspect who fatally shot a supermarket customer who ran after him and was shot trying to stop the suspect near his getaway car. [Read More]
Vandals break 168-year-old window
17 hours ago - Associated Press
State police have been searching for a vandal who threw a large rock through an original stained-glass window at a 19th century church in Somerset County. [Read More]
Judge: 3,500 could be summoned
17 hours ago - Associated Press
The judge in the Colorado theater shootings says as many as 3,500 prospective jurors will be summoned when the case goes to trial. [Read More]
Report: Assaults increase on rangers, park police
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Park rangers, wildlife refuge workers and U.S. Park Police experienced more assaults and threats from visitors last year than in 2011, according to a group that represents federal resource workers. [Read More]
Death sentence lifted 28 years after killing
17 hours ago - Associated Press
A Midwest woman put on death row at age 16 for killing an elderly Bible school teacher is scheduled to be released today after serving a prison term that was shortened after the state Supreme Court intervened. [Read More]
Troopers target distracted driving
17 hours ago - Associated Press
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down on and increase awareness about distracted driving. [Read More]
Police chief's postings scold criminals Police chief's postings scold criminals
17 hours ago - Associated Press
If you’re up to no good in this pocket of northeast Ohio, especially in a witless way, you’re risking not only jail time or a fine but a swifter repercussion with a much larger audience: ... [Read More]

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100TH BIRTHDAY: Grace Filer 100TH BIRTHDAY: Grace Filer
16 hours ago - Submitted
Grace Filer will be celebrating her 100th birthday next month. [Read More]
90TH BIRTHDAY: Mary Louise Smith 90TH BIRTHDAY: Mary Louise Smith
16 hours ago - Submitted
Mary Louise Smith, of Creekside, celebrated her 90th birthday on June 2. [Read More]
54TH ANNIVERSARY: Alex and Peggy Fiechuk 54TH ANNIVERSARY: Alex and Peggy Fiechuk
17 hours ago - Submitted
Alex Jr. and Peggy (Kelley) Fiechuk, of Clymer, will be celebrating their 54th anniversary on June 20. The couple was wed in 1959 at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Butler by the Rev. L.M. Mechtly. [Read More]
Gazette readers' birthdays, June 17
17 hours ago - Indiana Gazette
Be sure to wish a happy birthday to these Gazette readers when you see them today: [Read More]
HOSPITAL NOTES
17 hours ago - Submitted
Indiana Regional Medical Center, weekend activity: [Read More]
HONOR ROLL: West Shamokin High School
2 days ago - Submitted
West Shamokin High school has announced the honor roll for the fourth nine-weeks grading period: [Read More]
HONOR ROLL: Marion Center Area High School
2 days ago - Submitted
Marion Center Area High School has named the following students to the honor roll for the fourth grading period: [Read More]
Gazette readers' birthdays, June 16
2 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Be sure to wish a happy birthday to these Gazette readers when you see them today: [Read More]
STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Audrey Stapleton STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Audrey Stapleton
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Audrey Stapleton, a recent graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School, has been named the Junior Women’s Civic Club May Girl of the Month. She is the daughter of Wally and Becky Stapleton. [Read More]
Gazette readers' birthdays, June 15
3 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Be sure to wish a happy birthday when you see these Gazette readers today: [Read More]

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Sandusky fallout lingers at Penn State
17 hours ago - Associated Press
In the year since eight young men took the stand to testify they were sexually abused by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, the scandal has played out in the courts, in the halls of the university and in continuing debate about how it was handled ... [Read More]
Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Approval of a massive farm bill — and the cost of a gallon of milk — could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week. [Read More]
Charity head criticized for gas ties
17 hours ago - Associated Press
The head of an influential charity is being criticized for his ties to the oil and gas industry, but some experts say the allegations are misguided. [Read More]
Man shot, killed while chasing robber
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Police were searching for a Washington County bank robbery suspect who fatally shot a supermarket customer who ran after him and was shot trying to stop the suspect near his getaway car. [Read More]
Vandals break 168-year-old window
17 hours ago - Associated Press
State police have been searching for a vandal who threw a large rock through an original stained-glass window at a 19th century church in Somerset County. [Read More]
Tuskegee Airmen exhibit planned for Pittsburgh
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Officials at Pittsburgh International Airport are planning to honor the Tuskegee Airmen with an exhibit to open in September. [Read More]
Davy Jones remembered
17 hours ago - Associated Press
Family, fans and neighbors remembered former teen heartthrob Davy Jones with a concert and statue unveiling in central Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Troopers target distracted driving
17 hours ago - Associated Press
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down on and increase awareness about distracted driving. [Read More]
Police chief's postings scold criminals Police chief's postings scold criminals
17 hours ago - Associated Press
If you’re up to no good in this pocket of northeast Ohio, especially in a witless way, you’re risking not only jail time or a fine but a swifter repercussion with a much larger audience: ... [Read More]
Man accused of shooting father-in-law during Mass
17 hours ago - Associated Press
A man has been arrested on suspicion of walking into a Catholic church and shooting his father-in-law in the back of the head during Mass. [Read More]

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JACKIE MYERS: Am I missing something?
4 days ago - Submitted
When a soldier is killed in the line of duty, his family eventually gets a flag and a note conveying sympathy and respect from the U.S. government. [Read More]
JULIA TRIMARCHI CUCCARO: Challenger Center would prove valuable
5 days ago - Indiana Gazette
Since 1986, the Challenger Center for Space Science Education has established almost 50 Challenger Learning Centers throughout the United States. [Read More]
WILLIAM W. WILSON: Don't hinder efforts to protect Pa. wildlife
5 days ago - Indiana Gazette
The Pennsylvania Game and Fish commissions were established to protect all game and nongame species of wildlife in the state. That also includes protecting the habitat that these species require to survive. [Read More]
BRUCE LEGROS JR.: Trucking company in Clymer deserves credit
5 days ago - Submitted
I am a married man and proud father of two young boys. I work two full-time jobs to help support my family. [Read More]
SAM SHUTTER: Going to half-day Fridays a ludicrous plan
1 week ago - Submitted
Someone told me about a school board/administrative plan for the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District to go to a schedule of half-day classes every Friday, starting this fall. [Read More]
BRITTA BLAIR: Liberal quibble and entitlement
1 week ago - Submitted
Gleeful quibbling was taken with my husband’s example of tyranny by a majority in a democracy, while evading the lesson that this is why we are not a democracy. We are a constitutional republic, (not Ms. Dembosky’s democratic republic, as in communist countries). [Read More]
BETSY LAUBER: Indiana didn't listen to voters
1 week ago - Submitted
Indiana Borough council recently was given the responsibility of filling a council seat vacated due to a resignation. [Read More]
PATRICIA LEWANDOWSKI: Honestly appreciated
1 week ago - Submitted
To the good Samaritan: [Read More]
BRIAN COPE: Fresh Air families still needed
1 week ago - Submitted
Though I knew nothing about the Fresh Air Fund on the evening my wife told me that we were hosting a child, I trusted her judgment. After hosting three boys over 13 years, I now understand this as one of the best decisions “we” have ever made. [Read More]
VERA MOCK: More should resign in D.C.
1 week ago - Submitted
Acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller recently “resigned” over the IRS targeting tea party or patriot groups. [Read More]
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