Category Archives: Local News

THREE CHARGED IN KILLING OF HAYDEN GAREFFA DUE IN COURT FOR MOTIONS HEARINGS
Motions hearings are scheduled today for three individuals charged with kidnapping and killing a 19-year-old Dilltown man in 2022. Court documents show 23-year-old Thomas Alan Rivera, 24-year-old Isaa...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER CHICK-FIL-A PLANS TONIGHT
The White Township Planning Commission will meet tonight and could formally approve a plan for a Chick-Fil-A restaurant on the former Rustic Lodge property. According to the plans presented to the com...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2026

EXPLOSIONS TO CONTINUE THIS WEEK AT HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT SITE
If you felt or heard a large explosion in Center Township yesterday, that is part of ongoing work at the Homer City Redevelopment site. The first of these scheduled sub-surface blasts was at 4:30 yest...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2026

WIFE OF DAVE MCCORMICK NAMED PRESIDENT, VICE CHAIR OF META
A former Trump administration adviser with ties to Western PA has been named the President and Vice Chairperson of Meta. The parent company of Facebook announced Dina Powell McCormick, the wife of US ...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2026

3 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW WEDNESDAY?
From the US National Weather Service Here's a view of the probability of more than 3 inches of snow (Winter Weather Advisory criteria) for Wednesday night through Thursday. Probabilities are highest a...
Renda Media Jan 12, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD HEARS PROPOSAL FOR BUDGET CUTS EQUAL TO ANY TAX HIKE
At the start of Monday night's meeting, the Indiana School Board heard a proposal concerning the 2026-27 budget. At the start of the meeting, board member Walter Schroth proposed a motion to be added ...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

PRECIPITATION RETURNS TUESDAY, CHANGES LATER IN THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather settles in today and tomorrow, but rain returns Tuesday night into Wednesday and a cold front brings dropping temperatures and a changeover to snow Wed...
Renda Media Jan 12, 2026

HOMER-CENTER SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSES CLASS SIZES, COMMUNICATION CONCERNING HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
As the Homer City Redevelopment project looms in the distance, the Homer-Center School District is preparing for any potential impact from the project. Superintendent Ralph Cecere was asked if the dis...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

TRAFFIC DELAYS, STOPPAGES EXPECTED ON NEW SALINA BRIDGE TODAY
Traffic delays and stoppages are expected today in the area of the new Salina Bridge between Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties. Work is continuing today to demolish the old Salina Bridge. It's part ...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

AMERICA 250 PA KICKOFF EVENT PLANNED FOR INDIANA COUNTY
This Friday will be the first of many parties to kick off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The America 250 PA group will start holding gatherings on January 1...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
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