Category Archives: Local News

COVID-19 DEATH RATE IN PA CONTINUES TO FALL
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that, as of 11:15 am today, 5,152 deaths have been attributed to Covid-19, only 13 more than yesterday's total. On Sunday, the state reported 28, followed...
Renda Media May 26, 2020

FRIENDS OF WHITE'S WOODS FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL AND TIMBERING PROJECT
A group opposed to recent operations by White Township Supervisors to remove invasive plant species in White's Woods has filed a complaint with the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas to stop the pro...
Hometown2 May 26, 2020

PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE PAWC RATE INCREASE REQUESTS
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted last week to suspend rate increase requests from PA-American Water Company and the PAWC wastewater division. The suspension will allow the commission t...
Hometown2 May 26, 2020

BLAIRSVILLE-SALTSBURG SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS TENTATIVE BUDGET TONIGHT
The Blairsville-Saltsburg School Board will meet tonight and the budget for the next school year will be discussed. Details on the budget have not been publicly released. A budget presentation will be...
Hometown2 May 26, 2020

FOUR ACCIDENTS REPORTED FROM LATE MONDAY TO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
First responders were busy on Memorial Day and this morning as four accidents were reported. Indiana County 911 said the first accident was reported at 3:01 PM on Monday on Hood School Road in Rayne T...
Hometown2 May 26, 2020

COURT SCHEDULE TODAY INCLUDES PLEA COURT, OTHER PROCEEDINGS
The Indiana County Court schedule today is packed with about seven dozen formal arraignments, many of which are just formalities, eighteen probation revocation hearings, nine summary appeals trials, a...
Hometown1 May 26, 2020

WORK BEGINS TODAY ON PHILADELPHIA STREET IN INDIANA, ROUTE 22 IN ARMAGH
After a brief respite for Memorial Day, Indiana County's road projects resume today, including two new projects, on Philadelphia Street in Indiana and on Route 22 through the Armagh area. The second p...
Hometown1 May 26, 2020

STATE REPORTS LOWER COVID-19 ATTRIBUTED DEATHS IN LAST 24 HOURS
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that, as of noon today, 5,139 deaths have been attributed to Covid-19, only 15 more than yesterday's total. On Sunday, the state reported 28. The numbers ...
Renda Media May 25, 2020

RESTRICTIONS TO EASE AT SCI PINE GROVE
Starting tomorrow, the state Department of Corrections will be reopening state prisons, using a five-level process. SCI Pine Grove, in White Township, will move to Level Three, along with thirteen oth...
Hometown1 May 25, 2020

GAS PRICES INCREASE FOR MEMORIAL DAY, BUT STILL LOWER THAN LAST YEAR
Gas prices have been going up as businesses start to reopen and the summer driving season gets underway. AAA reports that as of this morning, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is $2....
Hometown2 May 25, 2020

2026 Pittsburgh Steelers
Training Camp is underway. How do you think the Steelers will do this season?
Super Bowl Champions
AFC Champions
AFC North Champions
AFC Wild Card team
Winning record but no playoffs
First losing record since 2003
I don't watch football
Voting Ends: Aug 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM









