Category Archives: Local News

PUBLIC MEETING DISCUSSING UPCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO BE HELD THURSDAY
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and the Indiana County Public Participation Panel will host a public meeting tomorrow to discuss regional transportation planning and upcoming infrastructure p...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

ROSSITER WOMAN ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTED THEFT AT AUTO PARTS STORE
A 32-year-old Rossiter woman is facing multiple theft-related charges after allegedly attempting to break into a store safe and stealing cash from registers at an auto parts store in Punxsutawney, acc...
Renda Media May 06, 2026

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR ELEVATOR RESCUE
First responders yesterday answered a call for a physical rescue. The call came in at 8:42 p.m. for a location on North Walk in Indiana Borough. Initial reports indicate that Indiana Fire Association ...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

SHAPIRO HIGHLIGHTS STEPS TO MODERNIZE GOVERNMENT WORKPLACES
The Shapiro administration is highlighting another step in its effort to modernize state government workplaces, unveiling a renovated Office of State Inspector General workspace at Forum Place in Harr...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL SUNDAY URGES SPIRIT CUSTOMERS TO ACT QUICKLY ON REFUNDS
Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvania consumers with Spirit Airlines bookings to act quickly following the airline's sudden shutdown, which has left many travelers stranded or seeking re...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

IUP TO AWARD OVER 1,400 DEGREES AT SATURDAY'S COMMENCEMENT
IUP will award 1,452 degrees during three commencement ceremonies this Saturday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in Indiana. The graduating class includes 1,062 bachelor's degrees, 30...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN WATER PLANS TO INVEST MILLIONS IN AGING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
A new report is highlighting the growing cost of maintaining Pennsylvania's water systems, and what it could mean for customers. The American Water Works Association estimates up to $2.4 trillion will...
Hometown4 May 06, 2026

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES HIRING THIRD PARTY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT WORK
At their meeting Tuesday night, the Homer City Borough Council approved hiring a third-party company to assist with code enforcement work. Council approved hiring PA Municipal Code Alliance for work p...
Hometown4 May 05, 2026

LATEST STORM OUTLOOK FOR THIS EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Scattered showers and thunderstorms are favored to develop between 4pm-10pm this evening along an axis from Columbus (OH) through northwest PA. This will transitio...
Renda Media May 05, 2026

POLICE PROVIDE DETAILS ON ONE-VEHICLE CRASH IN WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
State police have released more details on a vehicle accident that happened Monday morning. Police documents indicate that 19-year-old Yasser Bachra was traveling west on State Route 22 at 3:16 a.m., ...
Hometown4 May 05, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











