Category Archives: Local News

SEVERE STORM POSSIBILITY RETURNS TO START THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. There is a Marginal Risk for some storms to be severe, with damaging wind. There is als...
Renda Media Jun 30, 2025

AUTHORITIES LOOKING FOR JUVENILES WHO RAN OFF FROM WESTMORELAND COUNTY TREATMENT FACILITY
Authorities are looking for a group of juveniles who ran off from a treatment facility in Westmoreland County yesterday evening. The Ligonier Valley Police Department say three or four individuals are...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2025

STATE RESIDENTS WARNED OF REALID DOCUMENT SCANNING SCAM
PennDOT is notifying state residents of a scam that mentions the RealID verification process. Fraudulent text messages are being sent out from people claiming to be with the state agency or the federa...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2025

BILL ON CANCELLATIONS FOR STREAMING SERVICES ON AGENDA TODAY FOR PA HOUSE
A bill considering the cancellation of streaming television services is on the agenda today for the state house. House Bill 1229, called the "Click to Cancel and Consumer Protections for Recurring Sub...
Hometown2 Jun 30, 2025

AFTER A RAINLESS SUNDAY, POSSIBILITY OF STORMS RETURNS MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service Another trough will move through the region on Monday. This will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms. The main threats will be damaging winds and heav...
Renda Media Jun 29, 2025

JUDGE SCHEDULES ARGUMENTS IN FOLEY MURDER TRIAL APPEAL
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has scheduled arguments on August 19th for Kevin Foley's petition for relief from his murder conviction. A jury found the 60-year-old former state trooper ...
Hometown1 Jun 29, 2025

SATURDAY STORMS CALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS INTO ACTION
Saturday turned into an active day for Indiana County's first responders as severe weather moved into the area. One of the incidents was a vehicle crash with injuries on Route 85 at Five Points Road i...
Hometown1 Jun 29, 2025

MARION CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS ANSWERS ON CYBER SCHOOL
Indiana County's public school districts are unanimous in their opposition to the state charter and cyber school funding formula, which is draining their budgets at an alarming rate. While Harrisburg ...
Hometown1 Jun 29, 2025

ROADWORK SEASON CONTINUES TO BE BUSY
The summer construction season gets even busier this week around Indiana County, with a number of ongoing projects and a new project set to begin a week from now. New lane restrictions with a 12-foot ...
Hometown1 Jun 29, 2025

GUESS WHAT? SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH TODAY
From the US National Weather Service We know you're surprised, but ... A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 PM EDT today for counties east and northeast of Pittsburgh. Damaging wind gusts,...
Renda Media Jun 28, 2025












