Category Archives: Local News

GAS PRICE AVERAGES DROP SLIGHTLY IN PA, UNITED STATES
As drivers get set to go out for Thanksgiving celebration, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is going down slightly. The statewide average is down to $3.59 a gallon this morning, acc...
Hometown2 Nov 25, 2021

DUMAS WINS COMMONWEALTH COURT SEAT
One of the candidates in the race for a seat on the state's Commonwealth Court conceded the race yesterday as a statewide recount was about to wrap up. On Wednesday, acting Secretary of State Veronica...
Hometown2 Nov 25, 2021

THANKSGIVING DAY MEANS CLOSURES AT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS
Today is Thanksgiving Day, and there are several closures in effect today. Federal, state and local government offices are closed for today. This includes PennDOT Driver's License Centers and all stat...
Hometown2 Nov 25, 2021

BROADBAND SURVEY WILL HELP DEVELOP 10-COUNTY "CONNECTIVITY ROADMAP"
Broadband accessibility is one of the biggest items on Indiana County's wish list, and officials are asking county residents to help them identify the areas of biggest need. The Indiana County Center ...
Hometown1 Nov 25, 2021

STATE POLICE TO BE OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR THANKSGIVING
Today is expected to be a major travel day for the Thanksgiving holiday, and State Police are reminding drivers that they won't be the only ones out of the road over the next few days. State police wi...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2021

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING, HARASSMENT
An Indiana man is facing charges connected with an incident on Monday afternoon in a business in Indiana Borough. Borough police say that 71-year-old Tahir Mir was charged with trespass and harassment...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2021

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH IMPROPER CONDUCT WITH YOUNG GIRL
An Indiana man has been jailed for allegedly touching a 9-year-old girl inappropriately last year. Indiana Borough Police say 37-year-old Christopher Earl Dunn Jr. was taken into custody on Monday aft...
Hometown1 Nov 24, 2021

THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNERS BECOMING AN INDIANA COUNTY TRADITION
Thanksgiving is always a special occasion for families, but some people don't have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional turkey dinner with all of the fixings, or the fellowship that comes with it....
Hometown1 Nov 24, 2021

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD HIRES NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, APPROVES VOTING REGION STUDY
On Tuesday, the River Valley School Board approved a proposal from a Harrisburg firm to study the voting districts and if they need to be re-drawn. The professional service proposal was from DT Firm t...
Hometown2 Nov 23, 2021

TWO INDIANA COUNTY PLANTS TO CEASE COAL-RELATED OPERATIONS BY 2028
Two area power plants are among those that are set to shut down coal operations due to stricter pollution controls concerning waste water. Reports say that Keystone Generating Station in Shelocta and ...
Hometown2 Nov 23, 2021

Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
Quarterback
Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Tight End
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM











