Category Archives: Local News

PROPERTY THEFTS CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN INDIANA COUNTY
A run of property thefts in Indiana County continues to grow according to Indiana County's Recorder of Deeds. Back in December, County Recorder Maria Jack announced that scams were reported starting i...
Hometown2 Mar 02, 2026

MOTIONS HEARING, PLEA HEARING SCHEDULED FOR COUNTY COURT TODAY
Two hearings will be held today in front of Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco today. One of them is for a man charged with crimes related to racketeering. Court documents show that a plea h...
Hometown2 Mar 02, 2026

STRUZZI'S JIMMY STEWART DAY RESOLUTION TO GO BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE
A resolution declaring a day in May in honor of Indiana County's famous son was referred to a state house committee last week. The resolution from State Representative Jim Struzzi would declare May 20...
Hometown2 Mar 02, 2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING RAIN FOR INDIANA COUNTY
While spring is getting close, a winter weather advisory will go into effect tonight. The National Weather Service announced this morning that the advisory will start at 10:00 tonight and run until 10...
Renda Media Mar 02, 2026

A LOOK AT THE COLDEST WINTER IN MORE THAN 10 YEARS
From the US National Weather Service Today is the first day of meteorological spring and the region is filled with sunshine! With the official winter season now closed, here is a look at some statisti...
Renda Media Mar 01, 2026

AFTER A DRY MONDAY, WET AND WARMER IS THE OUTLOOK FOR THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service After patchy light rain and snow early this morning, clearing is expected today. Rain and a potential wintry mix returns Monday night, with occasional rain chances...
Renda Media Mar 01, 2026

BRUSH FIRE SEASON IS HERE!
Indiana County firefighters had an active Saturday, with dispatches for five brush fires, signaling the start of the brush fire season. The first summons was at 9:29 AM for a brush fire along North Cr...
Hometown1 Mar 01, 2026

DEP DEADLINE NEARS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PIPELINE
A deadline is approaching for public comment on another permit related to the Homer City Redevelopment project. The Department of Environmental Protection's 30-day invitation for public comment was pu...
Hometown1 Mar 01, 2026

FOLEY FILES ANOTHER APPEAL OF MURDER CONVICTION
The attorney for Kevin Foley has filed an appeal of his murder conviction to state Superior Court. The former state trooper is serving life in prison without the chance of parole for killing Blairsvil...
Hometown1 Mar 01, 2026

BOARD MEETINGS THIS WEEK BEGIN WITH PL ON MONDAY
School board meeting this week include a Monday work session at Purchase Line, where board members will discuss some personnel items, including the hiring of football, volleyball, and cross country co...
Hometown1 Mar 01, 2026

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











