Category Archives: Local News

PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT IUP IN PLACE FOR TODAY
IUP has issued some parking guidelines for today. Following prior precedent, the university will not restrict access to the Wayne Avenue, Stadium South and Stadium North parking lots during today's ce...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

WORK CONTINUES ON PA BUDGET
While bills have been passed to keep Pennsylvania's government going, the 2025-26 budget is still being worked on. Today marks the fourth day after the June 30th deadline for this fiscal year's spendi...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

CONGRESSMAN GLENN THOMPSON DEFENDS CUTS TO SNAP PROGRAM
Congressman Glenn Thompson, the chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, is defending the cuts to the SNAP program. Thompson says Governor Josh Shapiro is wrong on the benefit losses and says he...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

RED CROSS OFFERS FOOD, GRILLING SAFETY TIPS
If you are planning to celebrate with your own picnics or parties, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to keep some tips in mind. Nicole Roschella of the Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania sai...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

HEATWAVE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service Heat returns this weekend under plenty of sunshine, with highs expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s each day. It won't be the same as last week's heat wave, ...
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

PROBABILITIES OF 90 DEGREES OR HIGHER THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service After another day with isolated thunderstorms Thursday (most likely mid- to late-afternoon in Indiana County), dry weather returns on Friday as temperatures climb....
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON NEW GAS-FIRED POWER PLANT
The company behind the incoming natural gas-fired power plant in Homer City has announced an opportunity for the public to learn more about the facility. Homer City Redevelopment, LLC has scheduled an...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

ONE PERSON INJURED IN HOMEMADE MOTOR BIKE ACCIDENT
The Pennsylvania State Police reported a one-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday. Officials say that 39-year-old Irish McCall of Commodore was traveling West on Valley Road in Green Township just...
Hometown4 Jul 03, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS STRESS SAFETY WITH FIREWORKS
The Independence Day holiday is synonymous with fireworks, and while Indiana's public fireworks show is slated for tomorrow night, some agencies are reminding people to be careful if they plan on sett...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON TO BE HELD TODAY
A Lucernemines man is due in court today to face charges stemming from an incident last month. On the docket for the district courts today is a preliminary hearing for Trever Cole Day, who turns 24 to...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025












