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CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY
Today is the first day of 2026, and as it is a national holiday, there are some closures in effect. Federal, state and county government offices are closed for the day, including county courts, PennDO...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2026

SEVEN CRASHES REPORTED ON FINAL DAY OF 2025
Seven vehicle crashes were reported on New Year's Eve, with the bulk of them happening during yesterday's snow squalls. Along with a previously reported crash at 4:17 AM on Route 22 East in West Wheat...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2026

INDIGO ANNOUNCES INCREASES IN MOBILE PAY, PAY BY CREDIT CARD FARES
While there is no IndiGo bus service today, the Indiana County Transit Authority has announced a change for fare payments. Starting today, all IndiGo Mobile Pay fares and fares purchased with a credit...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS SAW DIP IN BRUSH FIRES, INCREASE IN FATAL CRASHES IN 2025
Indiana County first responders saw a slight dip in brush fires in 2025 compared to 2024, but it also marked an increase in fatal crashes. Last year, first responders were sent out for 84 brush fire c...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE POLAR PLUNGE TO KICK OFF 2026 TODAY
To celebrate the new year's arrival, some citizens of Blairsville will be taking the polar plunge this morning. The annual Blairsville Polar Bear Plunge will be held at noon today at the boat launch n...
Hometown2 Jan 01, 2026

SNOW SQUALLS AND WHEN THEY'LL HIT TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Snow showers/squalls will impact holiday travel across the region tonight. The *most likely* timing of impacts is broken down on the accompanying graphic. Snow squ...
Renda Media Dec 31, 2025

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE 2026 BUDGET
At a special meeting this morning, the Center Township Supervisors formally approved the 2026 budget. The budget holds the line on taxes at 1.3 mills, with the budget balancing at $1,165,885. Supervis...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2025

HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service If your NYE plans include late night travel, be prepared for snow While we have a brief lull early this afternoon, widespread snow is set to return this evening as...
Renda Media Dec 31, 2025

TODAY IS DEADLINE FOR PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATIONS
Today is the final day for those eligible for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. This means older Pennsylvanians, widows and widowers and those with disabilities have until the end of the day...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2025

ANOTHER 3-5 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS
The National Weather Service is predicting another round of snowfall for our area, prompting another winter weather advisory. The advisory begins at 1:00 this afternoon and will run until 10:00 tomorr...
Hometown2 Dec 31, 2025

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.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











