Category Archives: Local News

MAHAFFEY MAN INJURED WHEN VEHICLE HITS DEER
A Mahaffey man suffered minor injuries after swerving to avoid a deer and crashing into a tree on Route 36 in Gaskill Township on July 12. State police say Shawn K. Bair struck the deer, lost control,...
Renda Media Jul 29, 2025

BRUSH VALLEY WOMAN CHARGED WITH FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A SENIOR CITIZEN
A Brush Valley woman is accused of using power of attorney to steal money from a senior citizen. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said the charges against 64-year-old Kathy Twigg include ...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

TWO MORE HIGH HEAT DAYS BEFORE RELIEF
From the US National Weather Service We have another hot and humid day on tap, and a Heat Advisory is in effect across the region. Here is the current NWS Heat Risk levels for the area. Relief will co...
Renda Media Jul 29, 2025

PA GAME COMMISSION APPROVES SUNDAY HUNTING SCHEDULE FOR 2025
The Pennsylvania Game Commission yesterday approved adding several Sundays to the hunting schedule. Starting September 14th and running through December 7th, all Sundays in that time frame that fall d...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE MAN KILLED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY CRASH
A Blairsville man was killed in a vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Washington County. The Washington County Coroner identified the victim as 21-year-old Matthew Roth of Blairsville. Officials say...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

FED. INDICTMENT NAMES MAN IN INDIANA COUNTY JAIL, NINE OTHERS IN RACKETEERING OPERATION IN CAMBRIA COUNTY
Ten people, including a man currently in Indiana County Jail, are being indicted in connection with racketeering at the Cambria County Jail. A federal grand jury accused the ten in an indictment retur...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE WOMAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT CASE
A Blairsville woman already serving probation for a catalytic converter theft case was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court for a different case. Authorities accused 59-year-old Debbra McAdams ...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

U.S. SENATOR MCCORMICK, GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TO TAKE PART IN AI SUMMIT IN SEPTEMBER
Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick are slated to appear at an upcoming artificial intelligence summit in Pittsburgh. AI Horizons 2025 is happening at Bakery Square on September 11th...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY DEMOCRATS SEEK REPLACEMENT NOMINEE FOR PL SCHOOL BOARD RACE
Indiana County's Democrat Committee is seeking someone to fill a vacancy on the ballot in the Purchase Line School Board race. Scott Gearhart has withdrawn his name from the race, but while he is list...
Hometown2 Jul 29, 2025

HOT THROUGH TUESDAY, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE WEEK?
From the US National Weather Service Heat and humidity linger into the middle of the week. By the end of the week, a cooler and drier air mass arrives. Next weekend looks like a winner, with plenty of...
Renda Media Jul 28, 2025

Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Keep it the way it is. No ID of any kind required.
Some sort of ID required
Photo ID, with exceptions for religious purposes
Strict photo ID, no exceptions
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM











