Category Archives: Local News

HOUSE BILLS ADDRESS STATE SYSTEM REFORM
In Harrisburg yesterday, three state representatives introduced companion bills they believe will help solidify the struggling State System of Higher Education. House Education Committee Chairm...
Hometown1 Jan 22, 2020

INDIANA COUNTY RESIDENTS HURT IN SEPARATE ARMSTRONG COUNTY CRASHES
COWANSHANNOCK TOWNSHIP State police in Kittanning have issued reports on a number of accidents that occurred during Saturday's snowstorm. One of them on Route 85 in Cowanshannock Township resulted in ...
Hometown1 Jan 22, 2020

MAN CHARGED AFTER FIGHT WITH BROTHER IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
A Homer City man was charged with assault last week after a fight with his brother at a Center Township home. State police say 28-year-old Robert Coughlin attacked his brother from behind on Ja...
Hometown1 Jan 22, 2020

IUP BACK IN SESSION TODAY
If you are headed into town today, expect to see some increased traffic around IUP campus as students start the spring semester. After taking the day off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, IUP...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2020

LOCAL LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
Some of Indiana County's state legislative representatives are announcing their intentions to run for re-election to their respective offices. State Senator Joe Pittman, who represents Indiana and Arm...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2020

POLICE REPORTS: BAD CHECKS, THEFTS, DRUG POSSESSION
PSP-INDIANA State police have charged a Pittsburgh man with passing bad checks at a car dealership in Burrell Township. Troopers say that on December 14th, 53-year-old Henry Reese wrote a check to Wat...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2020

HEAVY SCHEDULE OF JURY TRIALS TODAY IN COUNTY COURT
It will be a very active day in Indiana County Court today, with jury trials scheduled for multiple defendants. They include: 34-year-old Mark Bower of Kittanning, for possession with intent to delive...
Hometown1 Jan 21, 2020

GLENN CANNON PASSES AWAY AT 71
Glenn Cannon, an emergency services pioneer whose career began during his time as a student at IUP, has passed away at the age of 71. Cannon, who served as the secretary of the IUP Council of Trustees...
Hometown1 Jan 21, 2020

ANNUAL MLK DAY BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR TODAY AT INDIANA MALL
Martin Luther King, Jr. day is recognized as a day of service, and along those lines, the American Red Cross will hold their annual blood drive at the Indiana Mall. This year marks the 26th annual Mar...
Hometown2 Jan 20, 2020

CLOSURES TODAY FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day that is set aside to pay tribute to the civil rights leader. As today is a federal holiday, there are several closures in effect. Federal, state and loc...
Hometown2 Jan 20, 2020










