United students prep for robotics challenge at Pitt

Scientifically minded students from United High School are gearing up for their second trip to this year's scholastic robotics competition set for March 8-10 at the University of Pittsburgh at Pitt's Petersen Events Center.  (2012-01-26)

Blairsville court gets new office location

The Indiana County Commissioners signed a lease on Wednesday that will move the office of District Court Judge Jennifer Rega to a new location in downtown Blairsville. (2012-01-26)

Preliminary budget approved for Homer-Center

Homer-Center School Board on Wednesday approved a preliminary 2012-13 budget totaling just over $15 million and left the door open for a potential property tax increase of up to 4.8 mills. (2012-01-26)

Delconte to leave Homer-Center at year's end

The Homer-Center School Board will be searching for a replacement for Dr. Vincent Delconte, who has announced his resignation as the district's superintendent effective June 30. (2012-01-26)

Highridge OKs rate hike, extends water to Sundial

The Highridge Water Authority has announced a rate hike, the first in 13 years, that will take effect on Wednesday, increasing minimum monthly bills by 11 percent, from $17.80 to $19.80. (2012-01-26)

Derry council eyes 1.75-mill tax drop

Derry Borough property owners could see their real estate taxes reduced by 1.75 mills under a revised 2012 budget tentatively approved at Monday's special meeting of borough council. (2012-01-26)

Clawson to retire from top post at Indiana Area

It was with "deepest regret" that the members of the Indiana Area School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Deborah Clawson at Monday night's special meeting, effective June 30. (2012-01-26)

Spending cuts eyed by Indiana Area

The financial durability of the Indiana Area School District was a topic of lengthy discussion for the school board at a special meeting held Monday night that included an overview of the 2012-13 district programs and the passing of a preliminary budget. (2012-01-26)

Local filmmakers shoot sci fi thriller at Indiana County locales

Childhood friends David Altrogge and Ian Murphy, who founded the film company Vinegar Hill, are filming an indie, no script production called "Twin Reflex," using various locales in the Indiana County area. (2012-01-20)

Blairsville-Saltsburg School District touts new virtual academy

Blairsville-Saltsburg school officials say the district has saved $202,500 this year by enticing 19 students to enroll in the district's new virtual academy rather than seeing those pupils depart for outside cyber schools. (2012-01-20)