Category Archives: Local News

STATE CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
Some state offices are closed today in an official observance of Juneteenth. This year marks the second year that Pennsylvania has observed the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates June 19th, 1865. ...
Hometown2 Jun 18, 2021

IUP ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COVID-19 MITIGATION EFFORTS FOR FALL 2021 SEMESTER
IUP has announced Covid-19 mitigation measures that were in place for the spring semester will be in place over the summer sessions, but mitigations for the fall semester will change. The university a...
Hometown2 Jun 18, 2021

IUP TO CONTINUE WATER QUALITY TESTING AT BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has approved a new one-year contract with IUP to continue water testing at the Beaver Run Reservoir in Bell Township, which serves more than 122,000 cust...
Hometown1 Jun 18, 2021

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO INCREASE TAXES IN 2021-2022 BUDGET
At Thursday night's meeting, the Penns Manor School Board approved the 2021-2022 budget that included a 0.648 mil tax increase. The new tax rate for district residents is 15.3768 mils. The budget pass...
Hometown2 Jun 17, 2021

IUP, MAWC SIGN ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR BEAVER RUN WATER TESTING
Earlier this week, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County approved having IUP students and faculty continue to collect water samples at a reservoir that serves about half of its customers. The...
Hometown2 Jun 17, 2021

FINAL TWO PEOPLE ON CURRENT 'FIVE MOST WANTED' LIST ARRESTED, ARRAIGNED
State police in Indiana have released an update on two people listed on the latest "Five Most Wanted" list earlier today. Troopers say that 31-year-old Jacquelyn Mehalic of Coral and 39-year-old Ryan ...
Renda Media Jun 17, 2021

POLICE RELEASE UPDATE ON ROLLOVER CRASH ON WATER STREET
Indiana Borough Police have released more information on a rollover crash reported Wednesday afternoon. Police say a silver 2016 Honda CR-V station wagon driven by Diane Ralegh of Home, collided with ...
Hometown2 Jun 17, 2021

STATE POLICE OFFER SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR SWIMMING, BOATING
With summer slated to officially start on Monday, the Pennsylvania State Police in Indiana released some tips for ensuring safety during the summer months. Troopers emphasize the importance of safety ...
Renda Media Jun 17, 2021

PENNS MANOR TO CONSIDER 2021-2022 BUDGET TONIGHT
The Penns Manor School Board is looking to adopt its budget for the 2021-2022 school year at tonight's meeting. On the proposed agenda for tonight is the acceptance of the budget, which carries with i...
Hometown2 Jun 17, 2021

AMENDED BILL TO ALLOW "TO-GO COCKTAIL" SALES PASSES PA SENATE
A bill that would allow the sale of "to-go" cocktails is headed back to the state House after it was amended in the Senate. Senators voted 26-24 to pass their version of a bill that would make selling...
Hometown2 Jun 17, 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











