Category Archives: Local News

HOW HOT WILL IT FEEL ON THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Heat indices on Thursday are forecast to reach the mid to upper 90s, and even eclipsing 100 in spots, with highest confidence currently in eastern Ohio where a Hea...
Renda Media Jul 23, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR ICCAP SHELTER
The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved a contract agreement concerning the new shelter in White Township. The total contract of $3.82 million is part of an agreement with the state for...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST
From the US National Weather Service We've been talking about the return of heat for the rest of this week. If you prefer the cooler and drier weather of yesterday and today, models are currently lean...
Renda Media Jul 23, 2025

HIGH TEMPERATURES COMING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Here are the high/low temperatures through the coming weekend. Some increased heat will be a concern through Friday. Other reports put the high temperature for Thu...
Renda Media Jul 23, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS SET FOR INDIANA COUNTY TODAY
Preliminary hearings are scheduled for today in Indiana County, including one for a Blairsville man charged in two separate cases. In one incident, 58-year-old Joseph Zemba faces charges of strangulat...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

COUNTY GOP SEEKING PEOPLE TO FILL ADDITIONAL VACANCIES ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
The Indiana County Republican Party has announced two more vacancies they will look to fill on the November ballot. In addition to the Indiana School Board 4-year seat and a two-year-term on Homer Cit...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

PEMA ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL CAUSE OF 911 OUTAGE
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is revealing the cause of the statewide 911 outage earlier this month. PEMA says the 911 system went down on July 11th due to a defect in an operating syst...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

DISCUSSION ON ICMESA, CITIZEN'S AMBULANCE CONTRACT EXPECTED AT WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING
Discussion at tonight's White Township Supervisors meeting will include a contract with Citizen's Ambulance Service. Earlier this year, the township did not join in the Indiana County Municipal Emerge...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

PENNDOT STARTING "CHECK YOUR HEIGHT, KNOW IT'S RIGHT" CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT BRIDGE HITS
PennDOT is starting a new public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid hitting low bridges with their vehicles. Called "Check Your Height, Know It's Right", the multi-state collaboration w...
Hometown2 Jul 23, 2025

SUPPORT GROWING IN PA LEGISLATURE TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
Bipartisan support is growing for a bill to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania. House Bill 888, introduced by Rep. Russ Diamond, would remove capital punishment as a sentencing option while lea...
Renda Media Jul 22, 2025 DEATH PENALTY red Rubber Stamp over a white background.












