Category Archives: Local News

UPDATE: HIGH WIND, HAIL, EVEN POSSIBLE TORNADO INCLUDED IN TUESDAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Here is the latest update on the potential for severe storms on Tuesday.
Renda Media Apr 28, 2025

TWO CRASHES REPORTED IN INDIANA COUNTY THIS MORNING
First responders were busy with two vehicle crashes this morning. The first was reported at 6:37 AM in the 300 block of Salt Street in Saltsburg Borough. Police say that a vehicle hit and sheared a ut...
Hometown2 Apr 28, 2025

MAN CHARGED IN HARDWARE STORE THEFT DUE FOR SENTENCING TODAY
Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas will be busy today with plea and sentencing hearings, including four for a man who was charged in one case with stealing from the Upstreet Ace Hardware Store. 38...
Hometown2 Apr 28, 2025

ELECTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY
An important election deadline is coming next week. Next Monday is the last day to register to vote before the May 20th municipal election. This year's election cycle will focus more on municipal race...
Hometown2 Apr 28, 2025

PENNDOT HOLDING REAL ID DAY AT DRIVERS LICENSE CENTERS TODAY
PennDOT Drivers License Centers across the commonwealth, including the one in the Indiana Mall, will be open today to help people upgrade their license or state-issued photo ID to a federally-accepted...
Hometown2 Apr 28, 2025

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BANQUET TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Students and teachers will be honored tonight at the Excellence in Education banquet at the KCAC. The program is a partnership between the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce, Indiana County Schools an...
Hometown2 Apr 28, 2025

RISK LEVEL INCREASES FOR SEVERE STORMS TUESDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service Here is an update regarding the severe risk for Tuesday... Confidence in severe weather continues to increase as thunderstorms arrive ahead of a cold front on Tues...
Renda Media Apr 27, 2025

STATE POLICE CONFIRM THREE PEOPLE DIED, ONE PERSON WAS HURT IN WARREN ROAD CRASH
Two people and an unborn child were killed and one person was hurt in a crash on Warren Road in Center Township Saturday afternoon. The accident happened around 2:55 PM just 200 feet east of King Hill...
Hometown2 Apr 27, 2025

UPDATE: THREE DEAD, ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
From Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are investigating a three-vehicle, fatal crash in Indiana County. On April 26, 2025 at approximately 2:55 p.m., members of the Troop A, Indiana Patrol Unit and ...
Renda Media Apr 27, 2025

NWS: ELEVATED RISK OF BRUSH FIRES THROUGH MONDAY
From US National Weather Service Practice safe outdoor fire tips today (4/27) through Monday (4/28) as the region sees low daytime humidity values that can quickly dry out fine fire fuels and increase...
Renda Media Apr 27, 2025

Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Keep it the way it is. No ID of any kind required.
Some sort of ID required
Photo ID, with exceptions for religious purposes
Strict photo ID, no exceptions
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM











