Category Archives: Local News

84TH BRUSH FIRE OF THE YEAR REPORTED ON FRIDAY
First responders answered multiple calls for service yesterday, including one for a brush fire. Crews were called out to a location along Hemlock Lake Road in Banks Township at 5:06 pm. Glenn Campbell...
Hometown4 Dec 27, 2025

FREEZING DRIZZLE KEEPS ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT
From the US National Weather Service 6:00 PM - As the freezing line inches north, we have ended the Winter Weather Advisory across Lawrence, Fayette, Preston, and Tucker counties. These locations are ...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2025

FREEZE LINE MOVING ... WHERE INDIANA COUNTY STANDS
From the US National Weather Service The freezing line continues to slowly lift northward. Currently runs through Mercer, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, and the higher peaks of the ridges. Areas northeas...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2025

FREEZING CONDITIONS AS OF 1:25 PM
From the US National Weather Service Here is a map showing where temperatures remain with respect to freezing as of about 1:25 PM. Most below-freezing readings remain north and east of Pittsburgh and ...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2025

WITH POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE, HERE ARE GENERATOR SAFETY TIPS
From the US National Weather Service Let's hope it doesn't happen, but power outages are expected in parts of our region this afternoon and evening due to thick ice. If you're running a generator, rem...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2025

HOUR-BY-HOUR CHANCES FOR FREEZING RAIN
From the US National Weather Service Winter Weather Update: Freezing rain risk increases late this morning/early afternoon. Drive carefully! Icy road conditions can vary quickly across short distances...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2025

ICE STORM WARNING TO START TODAY
A winter storm watch issued in advance of today has been upgraded to an ice storm warning. The National Weather Service advisory will start at 10:00 this morning and will remain in effect until 7 AM S...
Hometown2 Dec 26, 2025

STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas was a relatively quiet day for Indiana County's first responders. One structure fire call was reported. That was at 1:54 PM on Pine Flats Road in Cherryhill Township. Cherryhill, Clymer, Pin...
Hometown2 Dec 26, 2025

COPPER THEFT REPORTED IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
State police are investigating a theft of copper in Green Township. The theft happened between December 17th and 22nd at a property on Purchase Line Road near Vanderbuilt Street. The wire, valued at $...
Hometown2 Dec 26, 2025

PSP OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR HOLIDAYS
Pennsylvania State Police are out in full force to ensure the roads stay safe over the holidays. Troopers are cracking down on intoxicated and aggressive driving during their annual holiday enforcemen...
Hometown2 Dec 26, 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











