Category Archives: Local News

TURNPIKE TOLLS TO INCREASE BY FIVE PERCENT IN 2022, MARKS 14TH CONSECUTIVE INCREASE
Earlier this week, the PA Turnpike Commission announced that turnpike tolls will increase for the 14th consecutive year. Beginning in January 2022, drivers will see a 5 percent increase in turnpike fe...
Renda Media Jul 07, 2021

BLACKFLY SPRAYING TO START TODAY ALONG CONEMAUGH RIVER
Those in the southern part of Indiana County may see a helicopter flying overhead today as part of some black fly suppression efforts. The flights will focus on areas of the Conemaugh River as Vectoba...
Hometown2 Jul 07, 2021

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS SET FOR TWO MEN CHARGED WITH ARSON
Two men charged with arson are due in Indiana County Court today for the fifth time for their preliminary hearings. Court documents show that both 21-year-old Daniel Scott Heitzenrater and 22-year-old...
Hometown2 Jul 07, 2021

POLICE REPORT ACCIDENTS IN WHITE, PINE TOWNSHIPS
State police have issued reports on two accidents, one of which happened Sunday and the other on Monday. Police say that shortly before 8 o'clock on Sunday night, 43-year-old Shalonda Keith of Indiana...
Hometown1 Jul 07, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED BURNING ORDINANCE FOR HOMER CITY BOROUGH APPROVED TUESDAY NIGHT
On Tuesday night, Homer City Borough Council approved advertising a proposed burn ordinance. According to the proposal, all burning in the borough would be banned with the exception of grills and camp...
Hometown2 Jul 06, 2021

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL DISCUSSES PLANS FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS
On Tuesday, Indiana Borough Council discussed the next steps in their process for the money the borough received through the American Rescue Plan. Indiana will receive $1,378,179.52 from the plan sign...
Hometown2 Jul 06, 2021

INDIANA BOROUGH SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS CDBG FUNDS
Earlier today, the Indiana Borough announced that a public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, with the main focus being the borough's proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applicat...
Renda Media Jul 06, 2021

FORMER TRUMP AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCES RUN FOR SENATE
Despite an already crowded race for Sen. Pat Toomey's seat in the U.S. Senate, another name has joined the fold for the republican ticket - this time it's the former ambassador to President Donald Tru...
Renda Media Jul 06, 2021

TWO MEN TO HAVE POST-CONVICTION RELIEF HEARINGS TODAY
Two men will seek post-conviction relief today in Indiana County Court. One hearing will be held today for 28-year-old Braheen Acres of Clearfield County. Back in early September of 2016, he was charg...
Hometown2 Jul 06, 2021

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL LOOKS TO APPROVE PAVING CONTRACT
Indiana Borough Council will meet tonight for their agenda prep session, but there are two items of note that will come up during the meeting. One of them will be the approval of a paving bid. The bor...
Hometown2 Jul 06, 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











