Category Archives: Local News

SENATOR PITTMAN SHOWS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR AI DATA CENTERS
State Senator Joe Pittman showed continued support for AI Data Centers and the Homer City Redevelopment project at a Monday meeting of the Mid-Day Rotary Club. During his remarks, Pittman said that HC...
Hometown2 Jun 02, 2026

SEASONABLE WEATHER CONTINUES TODAY; 6-DAY OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Another beautiful June day is in store today. Enjoy the seasonable weather while we have it; temperatures will be back in the 80s by late-week.
Renda Media Jun 02, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH TO DISCUSS SALDO/ZONING REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL DINER
Indiana Borough Council tonight will consider the site plan and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Zoning review for a new restaurant. On the proposed agenda are the plans for a proposed d...
Hometown2 Jun 02, 2026

FOUR FIRE COMPANIES SENT OUT FOR REPORTED FIRE IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
Multiple fire companies were sent to a reported structure fire Monday evening. Indiana County 911 reports that the call went out at 7:01 PM for the reported fire on Maple Avenue Extension in Burrell T...
Hometown2 Jun 02, 2026

"NO TURN ON RED" SIGNS GOING UP IN PHILADELPHIA STREET CORRIDOR
Indiana Borough has set up new "No Turn on Red" signs throughout the Downtown Indiana Corridor. The added signs and traffic rules are part of the recent traffic and pedestrian safety initiative. The s...
Hometown2 Jun 02, 2026

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR HCR, POWER PLANT PROJECT
On Monday, the Center Township Supervisors approved naming consultant John Clark as the project manager to assist the supervisors on issued concerning Homer City Redevelopment, the power plant project...
Hometown2 Jun 01, 2026

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO DISCUSS APPOINTMENT FOR HCR PROJECT
Center Township Supervisors have an appointment concerning the Homer City Redevelopment project and related items on the proposed agenda for tonight's meeting. The supervisors have on the agenda a mot...
Hometown2 Jun 01, 2026

COURT HEARING SCHEDULED TODAY TO APPOINT TWO NEW GREEN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS
A hearing will be held in Indiana County Court today concerning two vacancies for Green Township's Board of Supervisors. Mike Wilson and Gene Scott resigned from their positions earlier this year for ...
Hometown2 Jun 01, 2026

NEW PENELEC RATES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY
Starting tomorrow, electricity rates will increase for customers of all of Pennsylvania's major suppliers. Penelec customers will see an 11.9 percent increase, from 11.747 cents per kilowatt hour to 1...
Hometown1 May 31, 2026

PJM CAUTIOUSLY PREDICTS ADEQUATE ENERGY FOR SUMMER DEMAND
PJM Interconnection's "Summer Outlook 2026" predicts adequate electricity generation to power the region through a hot summer. However, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's "Summer As...
Hometown1 May 31, 2026

Power Plant and Data Center
There is vocal opposition to the Homer City power plant project and the data centers they could potentially bring. But does that mean the majority are against it? What do you think?
I have always opposed it and still do.
I have always been for it and still am.
I was for it but now am against it.
I was against it but now I am in favor of it.
I am still on the fence. Too many unknowns!
Voting Ends: May 26, 2026 | 5:24 PM











