Category Archives: Local News

FIREWORKS WATCHING FORECAST
From the US National Weather Service A sunny, dry and warm Fourth of July is in store across the region. High temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid 80s region wide. Firework viewing condit...
Renda Media Jul 04, 2025

CLOSURES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Today is Independence Day and as it is a federal holiday, there are several closures in effect. Federal, state and local government offices are closed for today, including the county courts and PA Dri...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION TO BE HELD TODAY AT MACK PARK
Indiana's celebration of the 4th of July is set for today at the Mack Park fairgrounds. The YMCA of Indiana County's 10th annual "Star Spangled Celebration" will start today at noon with a vendor show...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT IUP IN PLACE FOR TODAY
IUP has issued some parking guidelines for today. Following prior precedent, the university will not restrict access to the Wayne Avenue, Stadium South and Stadium North parking lots during today's ce...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

WORK CONTINUES ON PA BUDGET
While bills have been passed to keep Pennsylvania's government going, the 2025-26 budget is still being worked on. Today marks the fourth day after the June 30th deadline for this fiscal year's spendi...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

CONGRESSMAN GLENN THOMPSON DEFENDS CUTS TO SNAP PROGRAM
Congressman Glenn Thompson, the chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, is defending the cuts to the SNAP program. Thompson says Governor Josh Shapiro is wrong on the benefit losses and says he...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

RED CROSS OFFERS FOOD, GRILLING SAFETY TIPS
If you are planning to celebrate with your own picnics or parties, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to keep some tips in mind. Nicole Roschella of the Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania sai...
Hometown2 Jul 04, 2025

HEATWAVE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service Heat returns this weekend under plenty of sunshine, with highs expected to reach the upper 80s to low 90s each day. It won't be the same as last week's heat wave, ...
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

PROBABILITIES OF 90 DEGREES OR HIGHER THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service After another day with isolated thunderstorms Thursday (most likely mid- to late-afternoon in Indiana County), dry weather returns on Friday as temperatures climb....
Renda Media Jul 03, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE ON NEW GAS-FIRED POWER PLANT
The company behind the incoming natural gas-fired power plant in Homer City has announced an opportunity for the public to learn more about the facility. Homer City Redevelopment, LLC has scheduled an...
Hometown2 Jul 03, 2025












