Category Archives: Local News

IUP ALUM DONATE TO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Two Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni are continuing their support for the school with a major donation tied to a proposed medical program. University officials announced that Jere Cowden and ...
Hometown4 Apr 18, 2026

IUP TO DEDICATE TREE AS PART OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania will mark a milestone this week with a special Earth Day event. The university announced a commemorative tree dedication set for April 22nd at 4 p.m. on campus. The ...
Hometown4 Apr 18, 2026

PENNDOT HIGHLIGHTS NEW MODERNIZATION EFFORTS
PennDOT is highlighting new efforts to modernize transportation across the Commonwealth. The agency announced today the release of its annual "Focus on Innovations" publication, which outlines more th...
Hometown4 Apr 18, 2026

TWO DEFENDANTS ENTER GUILTY PLEA IN CONNECTION WITH HOMICIDE
Two defendants have entered guilty pleas in connection with a homicide case in Indiana County. District Attorney Robert Manzi announced yesterday that 24-year-old Isaac Buchkoski and 22-year-old Summe...
Hometown4 Apr 18, 2026

A LOOK AT SATURDAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service No change to our thinking for Saturday. We still remain in a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe thunderstorms with most likely timing between 2pm-8pm. The primary threat...
Renda Media Apr 17, 2026

INDIANA MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY POLICE IN SUSPECTED BURGLARY
An Indiana man is in custody after a burglary early Friday morning. Officers say 45-year-old Jamie Shane Swanger is facing multiple charges, including burglary, criminal trespass, and discharging a fi...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

MURRYSVILLE MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH THURSDAY EVENING
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Westmoreland County Thursday night. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, the crash happened at 10:44 p.m. on State Route 286, where it meets Cou...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

IUP SORORITY RAISES OVER 3K DURING FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
An IUP sorority is giving back to the local community after a successful fund-raising effort. Alpha Sigma Tau's Delta chapter raised $3,125 during Philanthropy Week in March. The funds were donated to...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

REPORTS INDICATE SPIRIT AIRLINES COULD LIQUIDATE AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK
Bloomburg News reports that Spirit Airlines could liquidate as soon as this week. The discount carrier currently flies out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, a key option for local travelers. If Spiri...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

IRMC REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH "GOLD KNEE" REPLACEMENT
Indiana Regional Medical Center has reached a major milestone in orthopedic care. IRMC has successfully performed its first "gold knee" replacement, becoming one of the first hospitals in western Penn...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026












