Category Archives: Local News

RED CROSS OFFERS FOOD, GRILLING SAFETY TIPS
If you are planning to celebrate with your own picnics or parties, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to keep some tips in mind. Nicole Roschella of the Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania sai...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

HEATWAVE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service Heat returns this weekend under plenty of sunshine, with highs expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s each day. It won't be the same as last week's heat wave, ...
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

PROBABILITIES OF 90 DEGREES OR HIGHER THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service After another day with isolated thunderstorms Thursday (most likely mid- to late-afternoon in Indiana County), dry weather returns on Friday as temperatures climb....
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON NEW GAS-FIRED POWER PLANT
The company behind the incoming natural gas-fired power plant in Homer City has announced an opportunity for the public to learn more about the facility. Homer City Redevelopment, LLC has scheduled an...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

ONE PERSON INJURED IN HOMEMADE MOTOR BIKE ACCIDENT
The Pennsylvania State Police reported a one-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday. Officials say that 39-year-old Irish McCall of Commodore was traveling West on Valley Road in Green Township just...
Hometown4 Jul 03, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS STRESS SAFETY WITH FIREWORKS
The Independence Day holiday is synonymous with fireworks, and while Indiana's public fireworks show is slated for tomorrow night, some agencies are reminding people to be careful if they plan on sett...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON TO BE HELD TODAY
A Lucernemines man is due in court today to face charges stemming from an incident last month. On the docket for the district courts today is a preliminary hearing for Trever Cole Day, who turns 24 to...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

SPC RELEASES ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION, REGIONAL SAFETY ACTION PLANS
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission late last month approved two plans aimed at improving transportation safety across the 10-county region that includes Indiana. One of those will be the Active ...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

SHAPIRO: MANY PA RESIDENTS TO BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY "BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL"
The Shapiro administration is saying thousands of Pennsylvanians will be affected by the passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill". More than 300,000 Pennsylvania residents who are currently e...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025

A LITTLE MORE RAIN POSSIBLE BEFORE THE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service A cold front with limited moisture is expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Showers and storms are forecast to generally remain isolated to scattered, a couple of...
Renda Media Jul 02, 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











