Police search for bank robber
by TOM PEEL Police are searching for a suspect in the hold up of the First Commonwealth Branch at 1164 Philadelphia Street in Indiana. Full Story → |
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At least two killed in East Harlem building collapse |
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NEW YORK — At least two people were killed when two buildings collapsed in East Harlem on Wednesday, according to authorities, and a senior city official suggested that there would most likely be more fatalities. |
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Do you know who represents you? |
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Some Indiana County residents will be seeing unfamiliar names on election campaign material mailed to them this spring and on their ballots at the May 20 primary election. - RANDY WELLS |
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Empty Bowl fundraiser collects more than $4,000 |
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The Annual Empty Bowl fundraiser was held Tuesday at The Artists Hand Gallery on Philadelphia Street in Indiana, where Jonathan Nagy and Tara Dinga, of Indiana, spent time studying the handmade bowls to find just the right one. - TOM PEEL |
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UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board agrees on contract with new transportation company |
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EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP — Despite some concerns voiced in opposition, the United school directors on Tuesday approved a finalized contract with a new transportation provider for the district’s students that is expected to save about $300,000 in its first year. - HEATHER BLAKE |
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Reschini family honored |
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| Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday presented the Distinguished Family Business Award for 2013 to the Reschini family, of The Reschini Group. [Read More] |
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Locals enjoy warm weather before winter's return |
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| Mary Vann, of Brush Valley, and her dachshund Bella took a break at a picnic table on Tuesday while out for a walk in Yellow Creek State Park. [Read More] |
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INDIANA: Beware school funding resolution, Sen. White cautions boards |
| 1 day ago - - CHAUNCEY ROSS | |
| The argument is not uncommon in area school boardrooms at budget time each year. [Read More] |
| INDIANA: School directors approve changes to gym, health classes |
| 1 day ago - - CHAUNCEY ROSS |
| A twice-delayed proposal for laying out the health and gym class offerings for Indiana Area Senior High School students has been approved by the school board. [Read More] |
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Designs help owners age in place |
| 1 day ago - - RANDY WELLS | |
| “Aging in place” and “universal design” are phrases Curtis Lentz uses to describe an expanding segment of his business — a growing demand for design services, products and remodeling touches developed for people who want to grow older in their homes ... [Read More] |
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Guest bartenders take tips for charity |
| 1 day ago - - TERI ENCISO | |
| Janeen Toy, of S&T Bank, poured a drink last week as a guest bartender during a Battle of the Banks fundraiser for Lifesteps. [Read More] |
| PURCHASE LINE: Two school administrators retiring |
| 1 day ago - - JEREMY HARTLEY |
| PURCHASE LINE — The Purchase Line Board of Directors accepted, with regret, the retirements of assistant high school Principal Carol Putt-Ayers and business manager Janice Pearce on Monday during the regular board meeting at the high school. [Read More] |
| Bridge work to close road |
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| Work will begin later this month to replace the bridge carrying Route 403 over a tributary to the Conemaugh River in East Wheatfield Township. [Read More] |
| ASK THE 0-3 TEAM: Reading early is beneficial |
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| Question: Why should I read to my baby when she is too young to understand the story? [Read More] |
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Outstanding Flag Display awards presented by DAR |
| 1 day ago - - JAMES J. NESTOR | |
| The Indiana County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Outstanding Flag Display award ceremony at the Historical and Genealogy Society of Indiana County on March 1. [Read More] |
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wildcats can't keep up with Royals |
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| HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP — The end of the road was a bumpy stretch for Homer-Center. [Read More] |
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IUP BASKETBALL: Crimson Hawks to play in tournament opener |
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| IUP will play the first game in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region basketball tournament Saturday at East Stroudsburg. [Read More] |
| ZEKE WILSON: Thaw on the way |
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| An influx of waterfowl to our area in recent days was a welcome sight even as the snow flurries continue. [Read More] |
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JEFF KNAPP: Armstrong waters off quality fishing |
| 1 day ago - - JEFF KNAPP | |
| Neighboring Armstrong County has a long list of quality fishing options. Waters such as the Allegheny River, Crooked Creek Lake and Keystone Lake are well known. The county has other angling venues, though. With the weather finally warming up, it will soon be time to check them out. [Read More] |
| IUP BASEBALL: Hawks salvage split |
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| ABERDEEN, Md. — After struggling to get much going in the first three games of the four-game weekend set, IUP’s offense broke out in a big way to cap a disappointing weekend on a positive note. [Read More] |
| HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Indiana falls in PAHL title game |
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| Indiana won in a shootout in the semifinals but lost in the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League Pee Wee A Major White Division championship game over the weekend. [Read More] |
| Outdoors events scheduled |
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| A roundup of hunter-trapper education classes and other outdoors events on tap in the Indiana County area. [Read More] |
| Church League to hold meeting |
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| An organizational meeting for the 2014 Indiana County Church League softball season will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 25, ... [Read More] |
| Area youths win Elks contest |
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| STATE COLLEGE — Indiana County participants Rocco Bartolini, Marlee Kochman and Kennidy Page placed first in their respective age groups in the Pennsylvania Elks Hoop Shoot at State College High School on Saturday. [Read More] |
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IUP BASKETBALL: Crimson Hawks get No. 3 seed in regional tournament |
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| The IUP Crimson Hawks are going to East Stroudsburg later than they expected, but they are going. [Read More] |
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| ACCIDENT |
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| State police at Kittanning reported today that no one was hurt in a two-vehicle collision at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 27 on Route 210 at Walnut Drive. [Read More] |
| POLICE LOG |
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| Indiana police are looking for a suspect in an assault reported at 1:16 a.m. Sunday to Boomerangs Bar, 547 Philadelphia St. [Read More] |
| INDIANA DISTRICT COURT DOCKET |
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| Numerous defendants have been named in criminal charges filed before Magisterial District Judge Guy Haberl, of Indiana. [Read More] |
| POLICE LOG |
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| Indiana University of Pennsylvania police said they arrested Raine Chessario, 19, of Erie, after he was found highly intoxicated at 12:48 a.m. Thursday ... [Read More] |
| ACCIDENTS |
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| One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash at 9:15 a.m. Sunday on Route 422 east of Margaret Road. [Read More] |
| Former Sandusky lawyer investigated |
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| HARRISBURG — One of the two defense lawyers who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at trial is being investigated for the potential theft of money from his clients, a prosecutor said Monday. [Read More] |
| Manager arrested in Primanti theft |
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| PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former manager of several Primanti Brothers restaurants in the Pittsburgh area has been arrested on allegations he stole more than $30,000 and used it for gambling. [Read More] |
| Jury selection begins in retrial |
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| PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jury selection is under way in Pittsburgh in the case of a young black man who claims that he was wrongly beaten by three city police officers. [Read More] |
| 3,500 police planned for marathon |
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| FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Spectators attending this year’s Boston Marathon with backpacks, coolers and other large items will have them subject to search. [Read More] |
| Vicious pet cat traps Oregon couple |
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| PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police had to be called in to subdue a 22-pound house cat that trapped its owners inside their bedroom after attacking their baby. [Read More] |
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| Students in the News |
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| Savanna Lee Smith [Read More] |
| Gazette readers' birthdays: March 12 |
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| If you see these Gazette readers today, be sure to wish them a happy birthday! [Read More] |
| HOSPITAL NOTES |
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| From the Indiana Regional Medical Center, March 11, 2014 ... [Read More] |
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CARD SHOWER: Virginia Zack |
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| Virginia Zack will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 21. A dinner with family will be celebrated at Luigi’s. [Read More] |
| Gazette readers' birthdays, March 11 |
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| Be sure to wish a happy birthday to these Gazette readers when you see them today ... [Read More] |
| HOSPITAL NOTES |
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| Indiana Regional Medical Center, March 10, 2014: [Read More] |
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50TH ANNIVERSARY: Darl and Shirley Somerville |
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| Darl and Shirley Somerville, of Cherry Tree, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. [Read More] |
| Gazette readers' birthdays, March 10 |
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| Be sure to wish a happy birthday to these Gazette readers when you see them today ... [Read More] |
| HOSPITAL NOTES |
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| Indiana Regional Medical Center, weekend activity: [Read More] |
| Gazette readers' birthdays: March 9 |
| 4 days ago - |
| If you see these Gazette readers today, be sure to wish them a happy birthday! [Read More] |
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Malaysia defends search for missing jet |
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| KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian authorities defended their handling of the hunt for the missing Boeing 777 today ... [Read More] |
| Winter weather expected once again |
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| CHICAGO — The Midwest and the Eastern Seaboard are bracing for another blast of below-normal temperatures and heavy snowfall after a few days of temperatures that moved slightly above normal for this time of year. [Read More] |
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Elephants show discerning ear for human voices, research finds |
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| WASHINGTON — Dr. Seuss had it right: Horton really does hear a Who. Wild elephants can distinguish between human languages, and they can tell whether a voice comes from a man, woman or boy, a new study says. [Read More] |
| Proposal would let schools exit SSHE |
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| HARRISBURG — Some Pennsylvania state lawmakers want state-owned universities to be able to leave the 14-member State System of Higher Education and on Tuesday outlined the details of a proposal to allow it. [Read More] |
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Facebook offices cleared after threat |
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| MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Police flooded Facebook’s headquarters in northern California to investigate a threat they later found wasn’t credible. [Read More] |
| Ex-Christie aide in N.J. scandal surfaces for hearing |
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| TRENTON, N.J. — A key figure in a political payback investigation involving Gov. Chris Christie’s administration voluntarily came to court to watch lawyers argue over whether her subpoena from a legislative investigatory panel should be quashed. [Read More] |
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Delay in GM recall triggers investigation |
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| The Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into General Motors’ decade-long failure to address deadly safety problems before announcing a huge vehicle recall last month, according to people briefed on the matter. [Read More] |
| U.S. cheeses grate on Europe |
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| WASHINGTON — Errico Auricchio produced cheese with his family in Italy until he brought his trade to the United States more than 30 years ago. Now, the European Union is saying his cheese isn’t authentic enough to carry a European name. [Read More] |
| Pa. filings leave Corbett facing new challenge |
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| HARRISBURG — As state officials closed the door Tuesday on candidate petitions for Pennsylvania’s May 20 primary ballot, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett faced not only a critical crowd of would-be Democrat challengers, but now a GOP foe at the opposite end of the political spectrum. [Read More] |
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Obama takes to comedy website |
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| NEW YORK — Zach Galifianakis brought the ferns, and President Barack Obama opened a new avenue of presidential communication. [Read More] |
All Reader Letters and Gazette Editorials
| RANDY CORNMAN: Like gun rights, voter ID makes sense |
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| Most everyone I talk to agrees that the right to keep and bear arms and the right to vote are of equal importance in the USA. Rather undeniable. [Read More] |
| TIMOTHY A. JOHNSON: Plenty of blame to share for IUPatty's Day |
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| This is the third time I have started this letter. In response to the tragic results of the IUPatty’s Day celebration I wanted to plead for those organizing the event to consider the safety of the citizens of Indiana and the students at IUP. [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Holding ponds risk pollution |
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| By now it should be general knowledge that there are significant differences between shallow, conventional gas well drilling and the still fairly new Marcellus shale gas exploitation. One of those differences is the problem of the large quantity and low quality of flowback fluid associated only with [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Collecting union dues: Why are first-responder unions exempt? |
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| Tom Smith’s comments (“Don’t taxpayers already pay enough,” Feb. 12) and those by others mislead the taxpayers. Mr. Smith commented that House Bill 1507 and Senate Bill 1034 would require public sector unions to collect for themselves their dues and PAC money. [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Collecting union dues: State government should not be involved |
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| In response to Michael Tshudy, Indiana Area Education Association president, and the other education association presidents (“Dues deduction issue has been distorted,” Feb. 26): [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Event raises awareness of homeless veterans |
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| On Feb. 15, Mike Weaver and Team Red, White and Blue sponsored a sleep-out in front of the Indiana Walmart on Oakland Avenue. Mike, along with some of his Red, White and Blue members, planned to sleep out for 30 hours in cardboard boxes to raise awareness of homeless veterans. [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Rep. Reed praised |
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| Most of us aren’t impressed with present government, but on Feb. 25 there appeared a glimmer of hope. [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Republicans in lockstep on helping the rich |
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| U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, was in town recently telling folks that he is working hard against Obamacare. No surprise. No plan. No clue. Both Rep. Shuster and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., also voted against raising the debt ceiling,... [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Hooray for A-R teams |
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| This is a final big shout-out of “hooray!” to both the Apollo-Ridge boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for the outstanding season they had this year, including the playoff run. [Read More] |
| Letter to the Editor: Don't tax businesses for being successful |
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| In response to Tom Smith’s letter (“Don’t taxpayers already pay enough,” Feb. 12) and Josephine Cunningham’s reply (“Don’t misread lessons from history,” Feb. 21), I am one of those who has had quite enough of taxes. [Read More] |
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