Category Archives: Local News

STABBING SUSPECT TO FACE TRIAL IN COUNTY COURT
A woman charged with criminal homicide will have her case tried in Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas. At yesterday's preliminary hearing, charges were held against 36-year-old Jessica Lynn Morell...
Hometown2 Dec 04, 2025

THIRD ATTEMPT AT PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR DIMIRE CHALL SET FOR TODAY
Today will be the third attempt at a preliminary hearing for a man charged in two harassment cases. Court documents show 28-year-old Dimire Chall of Penn Run faces charges of simple assault and harass...
Hometown2 Dec 04, 2025

MORE SNOW EXPECTED FOR EARLY THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Much quieter weather is expected today, and we may even see some sunshine peaking through by this afternoon. However, a quick-hitting system will bring light snow ...
Renda Media Dec 03, 2025

STABBING SUSPECT DUE IN COURT FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A Blairsville woman charged with criminal homicide and other crimes will go before a district judge today for a preliminary hearing. State police charged 36-year-old Jessica Lynn Morelli in connection...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2025

DANGEROUS BURNING, BURGLARY AMONG PRELIMINARY HEARINGS TODAY
Preliminary hearings are also scheduled today for other high-profile cases, including a case of dangerous burining. Authorities charged 37-year-old Steven Marsh in connection with an fire in the basem...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2025

2025-26 LIHEAP SEASON STARTS TODAY
The state Department of Human Services announced that applications for the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted starting today. The program was put on hold during the fed...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2025

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Indiana School Board held its reorganization meeting last night and elected a new board president and vice president. Dr. Sally McCombie was elected by the board to serve as chairperson, taking ov...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 2025

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ACCEPTING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Tuesday night, the Center Township Supervisors moving forward in the process of installing more traffic control devices in connection with the Hoodlebug trail. The proposed devices would go in place a...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 2025

OUTGOING INDIANA BOROUGH MAYOR HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Last night, outgoing Indiana Borough Mayor Bill Simmons was recognized for his years of public service. (Bill Simmons (left) receives the citation from Police Chief Justin Schawl. Photo by Josh Widdow...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES BALANCED 2026 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
On Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved the 2026 budget, which holds the line on property taxes for borough residents. The budget balances at $6.6 million for the general fund, with propert...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 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











