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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING
From the US National Weather Service There is a potential for severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening with the approach of a cold front. The main hazard is expected to be damaging w...
Renda Media May 02, 2025

BBB OFFERS TIPS ON AVOIDING BEING SCAMMED BY REPAIR SCHEMES AFTER STORMS
The Better Business Bureau is offering advice to everyone who may have to do some major housework as a result of the strong storms that came through the area earlier this week. Many are starting the p...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

OUTAGE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DECREASE
Utility crews are continuing to restore power to many in Indiana County. As of this morning, Penelec reports 4,049 people remain without power, with the highest concentrations being Saltsburg Borough ...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

BRUSH AND STRUCTURE FIRES REPORTED ON THURSDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
It was another busy day for Indiana County's First Responders. Among the calls yesterday were three brush fires. The first was reported at 1:20 PM on Sylvis Road in Clearfield County. The second was a...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

NUMBER OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC FATALITIES IN PA ONE OF THE LOWEST ON RECORD
The number of highway traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania last year was one of the lowest on record. Penn-DOT says 1-thousand-127 people were killed in highway crashes in 2024, which is the second-lowe...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR 5-2-25
CLOSED Marion Center Purchase Line River Valley's Saltsburg Campus Armstrong Apollo-Ridge TWO HOUR DELAY Seeds of Faith Christian Academy OTHER All Head Start Program Locations have no classes ...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

IUP DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE MAKES GIFT TOWARDS PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
A distinguished military graduate of IUP has made a financial gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lieutenant Colonel Barry Gasdek made the $50,000 donation as part of his continued ...
Hometown2 May 02, 2025

INJURIES REPORTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CRASH NEAR PLUMVILLE
State police are looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash near Plumville Thursday night. The crash was reported at 7:01 PM at the intersection of Route 210 and Wise Road. Auggie Santini...
Hometown2 May 01, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA
From the US National Weather Service 3PM Update: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was expanded northeast of Pittsburgh. Indiana County is in that Watch area, and rain is expected to start as early as 6 p...
Renda Media May 01, 2025

GRAPHIC SHOWS TIMING OF TODAY'S EXPECTED STORMS
From the US National Weather Service The main focus for severe weather today will be during the afternoon and evening. The graphic highlights the approximate window for the severe threat potential as ...
Renda Media May 01, 2025

Christmas Spending
How much do you plan to spend on Christmas gifts this year compared to last year?
A lot more
Just a little more
The same
A little less
A lot less
Voting Ends: Dec 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM











