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SOME CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY
While many offices were closed yesterday in observance of the New Year's holiday, there are some closures in effect today. State Liquor Stores are closed for today after one of their busiest days of t...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2022

COVID STILL PREVALENT IN PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA COUNTY
As we enter the new year, Covid-19 remains prevalent throughout the state and in Indiana County as well. The latest statistics from the PA Department of Health show that since the start of the pandemi...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2022

COUNTY CARES ACT RLF STILL AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES
Businesses in Indiana County are reminded that they can receive some relief from Covid-19-related expenses through the county's Revolving Loan Fund Program. Through the Indiana County CARES Act Revolv...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2022

WEATHER FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF BLAIRSVILLE POLAR PLUNGE
Organizers with the Blairsville Polar Plunge have decided to postpone this year's event by one week to January 8th at noon. Ab Dettorre with the Polar Plunge said that while the water is exceedingly h...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

SOME CLOSURES IN EFFECT TODAY FOR NEW YEAR'S
Much like last week, there are several closures in effect as New Year's Day will fall on a Saturday. Federal and State Government offices are closed for today. This will include PennDOT Driver's Licen...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

TWO LONGTIME OFFICERS AND A CLERK RETIRE FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Yesterday was the final day for two long-time officers in the Indiana County Sheriff's office. Indiana County Sheriff Bob Fyock announced on the office's Facebook page that yesterday was the final day...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

HOODLEBUG TRAIL TO RECEIVE DCNR FUNDING FOR ROUTE 22 BRIDGE
The Hoodlebug Trail is set to receive some funding from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to help with the construction of a bridge over Route 22. The grant is part of $70 mil...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

STATE POLICE TO BE OUT FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
As people ring out 2021 and ring in 2022, alcohol may be a factor in those celebrations, and state police are reminding people that troopers will be out tonight to make sure that roadways are safe. St...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

ALIQUIPPA CLERGYWOMAN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR GOVERNOR
A clergywoman from Aliquippa has announced that she will seek the Democratic Party nomination for Pennsylvania governor in next year's primary election. Tega Swann made the announcement official yeste...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

POLICE REPORTS: THEFT OF CASH, ATV THEFT
PSP-INDIANA State police are investigating a theft that happened earlier this month as floor installers were working at a home in Burrell Township. The incident was reported to police on December 17th...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2021

2026 Pittsburgh Steelers
Training Camp is underway. How do you think the Steelers will do this season?
Super Bowl Champions
AFC Champions
AFC North Champions
AFC Wild Card team
Winning record but no playoffs
First losing record since 2003
I don't watch football
Voting Ends: Aug 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM









