Category Archives: Local News

IDLEWILD GETS AN EARLY START
The soggy weather forecast for tomorrow might not be ideal for a trip to Idlewild, but the park's gates will open for its 145th season anyway. Calling it the "longest season ever," Idlewild will opera...
Hometown1 May 06, 2022

DRISCOLL OPTIMISTIC ON FALL 2022 ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FOR IUP
During his remarks at the Council of Trustees meeting, IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll said he was optimistic about the Fall 2022 enrollment numbers. In his report, Driscoll said that while the sta...
Hometown2 May 05, 2022

IBP REPORTS: GO-KART CRASH, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Indiana Borough Police are seeking the public's help in identifying those responsible for an incident of criminal mischief last night. Reports say that between the hours of 8 p.m. la...
Renda Media May 05, 2022

RALLY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HELD TODAY AT COURTHOUSE
A rally to raise awareness to mental health issues was held late this morning at the Indiana County Courthouse. (Commissioners speak to the crowd during the rally for mental health awareness. Photo by...
Hometown2 May 05, 2022

DMVA TO HOLD SECOND VIRTUAL TOWN HALL THIS MONTH
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) recently announced that a second virtual town hall will be held this month with the focus on serving older veterans. According to a ...
Renda Media May 05, 2022

U.S., PA GAS PRICE AVERAGES CONTINUE TO GO UP
The cost of a gallon of gas continues to go up across the nation and in Pennsylvania. The average cost of a gallon of gas across the United States is now $4.24 a gallon, an increase of two cents over ...
Hometown2 May 05, 2022

PA RESIDENTS CAN JOIN TURBO TAX SETTLEMENT
A multi-state settlement with the company that owns TurboTax has been announced, and some residents in Pennsylvania can benefit from that lawsuit. Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday ...
Hometown2 May 05, 2022

IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE NEW FEE AND INCREASED FEE
The IUP Council of Trustees will meet all day today in executive session and this evening in public session, and among the topics that will be discussed is a possible new fee and an possible increased...
Hometown2 May 05, 2022

CLYMER BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT WORKER'S COMPENSATION
On Wednesday night, the Clymer Borough Council approved a resolution concerning worker's compensation for fire department members. The resolution, which must be approved annually, will approve and aut...
Hometown2 May 04, 2022

COVID-19 PROFESSIONAL LICENSING WAIVERS TO EXPIRE BY JUNE 30
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Department of State announced that its professional licensing waivers issued under the COVID-19 disaster declaration will expire over the next few months. According to ...
Renda Media May 04, 2022










