Category Archives: Local News

DRY TODAY, BUT THAT WILL CHANGE THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected today. Rain and thunderstorm chances return Thursday into Friday. There is a Marginal Risk (or level 1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms l...
Renda Media Mar 25, 2026

IUP ADVANCES TO NCAA DIVISION II WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
It was frustrating at times, but the IUP women were able to pull off an overtime victory over Holy Family yesterday to advance to the NCAA Division II Women's Final Four tomorrow night. The number of ...
Hometown2 Mar 25, 2026

GAS LEAKS, STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED ON TUESDAY
After multiple gas leaks were reported yesterday, crews from five fire companies were sent out for a reported structure fire in White Township. The fire was reported at 2:43 PM on Elkin Avenue in Whit...
Hometown2 Mar 25, 2026

IUP SIGNS CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
IUP has signed a clinical training agreement for its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine with Sharon Regional Health System. This marks the 20th such agreement that has been signed for the propos...
Hometown2 Mar 25, 2026

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PASSES STATE HOUSE
A bill that would gradually increase the state's minimum wage the State House yesterday and is on its way to the Senate. The bill would modify the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to raise the wage from $7.15...
Hometown2 Mar 25, 2026

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTS RETIREMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board accepted the retirement of superintendent Philip Martell. Martell will step down after six years of service as the district's superintendent. He previously...
Hometown2 Mar 24, 2026

ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT SEEKING PEOPLE TO PLAY VICTIMS IN UPCOMING DRILL
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is looking for people to play victims in an upcoming emergency drill. The drill will be held May 6th at 6:00 PM at the airport in Latrobe. Participants will play the rol...
Hometown2 Mar 24, 2026

PENNDOT ASKS DRIVERS TO TAKE PART IN WINTER SEASON SURVEY
PennDOT is asking state motorists to take part in a 17-question survey that will look back at how things were handled during the winter season. The questionnaire is asking respondents about their time...
Hometown2 Mar 24, 2026

RAIN RETURNS IN OUTLOOK THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected through Wednesday as high pressure tracks across the region. A cold front will return rain and thunderstorms to the area Thursday into Frid...
Renda Media Mar 24, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CONFIRM SECOND PERSON INVOLVED IN ONE OF SATURDAY'S SHOOTINGS
Police say a second person was involved in one of the reported shootings near IUP Campus on Saturday. On Sunday, police said a resident near the area of School Street and West Avenue found a 9mm shell...
Hometown2 Mar 24, 2026












