Category Archives: Local News

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 2021 INDIANA COUNTY FAIR
Organizers with the Indiana County Fair are continuing to get ready for the 2021 edition of the fair, even though things may change due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The 2020 edition of the fair was compl...
Hometown2 Apr 22, 2021

STATE FUNDING APPROVED FOR THREE INDIANA COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS
The Commonwealth Financing Authority yesterday approved funding for 116 multi-modal transportation projects in 45 counties, including $875,000 for three projects in Indiana County. The money for those...
Hometown1 Apr 22, 2021

STATE POLICE SEEKING HELP IN IDENTIFYING CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP BURGLARY SUSPECT
The Pennsylvania State Police asked the public's help today in identifying a burglary suspect in Cherryhill Township. According to the police report, the suspect broke into a home along Route 580 thro...
Renda Media Apr 21, 2021

ARIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSS SUCCESSORS, GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
In their meeting on Tuesday, the ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 Board of Directors discussed several proposed resolutions. The following three nominees are serving expiring terms and their home districts h...
Renda Media Apr 21, 2021

INDIANA COUNTY AWARDED $2.3 MILLION TO FUEL LOCAL PROJECTS
It was announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority of Pennsylvania awarded Indiana County more than $2.3 million in grants that will fund local projects. Senator Joe Pittman, along with ...
Renda Media Apr 21, 2021

INDIANA COUNTY TO RECEIVE OVER $1.4 MILLION FOR PIPELINE PROJECT IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
Indiana County will receive a portion of nearly $4.5 million in funding from state government to lower energy costs and create jobs in the county. The Department of Community and Economic Development ...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2021

PRE-TRIAL HEARING SET TODAY FOR MATTHEW BARTLEBAUGH
A Glen Campbell man accused of killing his father on New Year's Day of 2020 will have a pre-trial hearing today in Indiana County Court. Matthew Bartlebaugh, 27, will go before Indiana County Presiden...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2021

FIRE CREWS RESPOND TO BRUSH FIRE, TRANSFORMER FIRE, CAR CRASH
Two fire departments were called out for a brush fire Tuesday evening in Rayne Township. The fire was reported at 7:47 PM, with Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department initially dispatched. Clymer Vol...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2021

ACTING PA LABOR AND INDUSTRY SECRETARY CALLING FOR MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
The acting Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary yesterday called on legislators to pass an increase in the state's minimum wage. Secretary Jennifer Berrier said that the minimum wage should be in...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2021

BUSINESS STARTUP VIRTUAL BOOT CAMP OFFERED FOR INDIANA, SURROUNDING COUNTIES
Those interested in starting their own business are now able to apply for a weekly virtual business startup boot camp. According to the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, the program is be...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2021












