Category Archives: Local News

ROAD CLOSURE TO TAKE EFFECT IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TODAY
A road closure will take effect in Washington Township starting today. In a Facebook post, Senator Joe Pittman announced that approximately one mile of Redding Run Road in Washington Township will be ...
Renda Media Jun 30, 2022

STATE OFFICIALS URGE SAFETY AHEAD OF FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is just days away and state officials are making sure safety is a top priority by all who celebrate. Members from PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police, PA Fish and Boa...
Renda Media Jun 30, 2022

IUP ANNOUNCES PARKING POLICY FOR 4TH OF JULY
IUP has announced that they will continue to follow prior precedent concerning parking on campus for the 4th of July holiday. The university will not restrict access to the Wayne Avenue, Stadium South...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATING HIT-AND-RUN
Indiana Borough Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that happened on Tuesday. Police say that the accident happened in the 300 block of Church Street at 3:24 PM. A legally parked and unocc...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2022

PA BUDGET DUE TONIGHT
The PA Budget is due by midnight tonight, but it does not look like the budget may be passed on time. One of the major sticking points concerns funding for state-related universities like Pitt and Pen...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2022

PA SENATE PASSES SCHOOL BILLS CONCERNING SEXUAL CONTENT, SEXUAL IDENTITY, TRANS ATHLETES
On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed three bills concerning sexual content in school material, classroom instruction on sexual identity and orientation, and transgender athletes in women's spo...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2022

TROOPERS INVESTIGATING THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER
From the Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are seeking assistance from the public with identifying the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle offere...
Renda Media Jun 29, 2022

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ANNOUNCES AMOUNT RAISED THROUGH 'LIGHT THE LAMP' CAMPAIGN
Members from First Commonwealth Bank gave an update about a campaign aimed at providing funds for pediatric care. First Commonwealth's Financial Solutions Center Manager Corey Smith joined Renda Media...
Renda Media Jun 29, 2022

TWO CRASHES, FIRES YIELD BUSY TUESDAY FOR AREA FIRST RESPONDERS
First responders were busy yesterday afternoon into last night with several calls reported during that time. A total of four vehicle accidents were reported on Tuesday. After two crashes were reported...
Hometown2 Jun 29, 2022

MOTIONS HEARINGS TODAY FOR THREE SUSPECTS CHARGED WITH 2020 CARRIAGE HOUSE SHOOTING
Motions hearings are scheduled for today for three of the suspects who are charged with criminal homicide in connection with a shooting near IUP Campus in October of 2020. At Indiana County's Court of...
Hometown2 Jun 29, 2022

E-bike Regulations
Contrary to common belief, Pennsylvania does regulate e-bikes, with age (16 and older), speed and power limitations. But are they regulated enough?
No! E-bikes are too powerful, and too fast!
No! Helmets should be required.
The laws are fine. Enforcing them is the problem. People are too reckless.
State law can only do so much. Local laws need to be tougher.
Let 'em alone! E-bikes aren't a problem.
Voting Ends: Jul 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM









