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SOGGY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PREDICTED
Celebrations throughout this holiday weekend may be marred with some rain in the area. AccuWeather is predicting more precipitation throughout the day today and into tonight, with today's temperatures...
Hometown2 May 23, 2026

PA UNEMPLOYMENT HOLDS STEADY FOR APRIL
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month of April. The statewide rate remained at 4.2% for the month, one tenth of a percentage point lower than the national rate for April. ...
Hometown2 May 22, 2026

WET START TO HOLIDAY WEEKEND BEGINS LATE THIS AFTERNOON
From the US National Weather Service The rain is expected to develop and lift northward through the afternoon and into the evening. By 8pm, most locations are expected to see measurable rainfall. Here...
Renda Media May 22, 2026

OUTAGE REPORTED IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA COUNTY ALONG WITH DERRY TOWNSHIP
UPDATE AT 8:45 AM: REA Energy officials reported that their provider Penelec had lost the transmission feed on one of REA's phases leading into the substation. Repairs have been made and power has bee...
Hometown2 May 22, 2026

INDIGO ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER
The Indiana County Transit Authority Board of Directors announced the appointment of Michelle Jesko to the board. The County Commissioners appointed Jesko at a recent meeting. She is the Mayor of Salt...
Hometown2 May 22, 2026

PA TURNPIKE EXPECTED TO BE BUSY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Even though gas prices are still on the rise, PennDOT is expecting a busier than normal day on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Once again, construction is suspended for the weekend so travel can be safer o...
Hometown2 May 22, 2026

NEW RV PARK APPROVED BY BURRELL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
A new RV park that's expected to help with temporary housing for the Homer City Redevelopment project was approved this week by Burrell Township Supervisors. The 50-acre facility will be located along...
Hometown2 May 22, 2026

ANNUAL KISS-A-PIG FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF FOR EVERGREEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB
The annual "Kiss-A-Pig" fundraiser for the Evergreen After-School Club kicked off last night with a reception at Noble Stein Brewery. (L to R: Michael Bertig, Dr. Sally McCombie, David Doak, Joe Lomba...
Hometown2 May 21, 2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FORECAST
From the US National Weather Service Ready for the holiday weekend? The forecast is a wet one. Rain chances exist each day Saturday through Memorial Day, with Saturday likely being the rainiest day. R...
Renda Media May 21, 2026

WESTSYLVANIA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL TO MOVE INDOORS ON SATURDAY
The Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival has announced that the events are moving due to the predicted sour weather this weekend. While after-hours events will continue to be held at various locations...
Hometown2 May 21, 2026

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











