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SOME PLACES OPEN, SOME CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY
Today is Good Friday, a day where Christians around the world recognize the crucifixion of Jesus. Many government offices at the federal and state levels are open today for normal business. Post offic...
Hometown2 Apr 18, 2025

GOVERNOR CAN MOVE BACK INTO RESIDENCE IN A FEW DAYS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family will be able to return home in the next few days following the arson last weekend. State officials said the living quarters and workspace at the estat...
Hometown2 Apr 18, 2025

MASTRIANO INTRODUCES MEASURE TO MAKE GOOD FRIDAY A STATE HOLIDAY
While state government offices are open on Good Friday, there is work going on to make it a state-recognized holiday. The measure was introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano, who said that Christians ack...
Hometown2 Apr 18, 2025

WARM, WINDY GOOD FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather will continue today following the passage of a warm front. Southwest wind will gust from 25 to 35 mph at times, as temperatures reach the mid 70s to ne...
Renda Media Apr 18, 2025

HOW THE REST OF APRIL LOOKS
From the US National Weather Service Since we have a much needed lull in the weather, let's take a look ahead toward the end of April. Most of the month has been on the chilly side and wet side. Curre...
Renda Media Apr 17, 2025

EASTER BUNNY, SHERIFF FYOCK VISIT IRMC
From IRMC For 18 years, the Easter Bunny and County Sheriff Bob Fyock have visited IRMC. On April 17, 2025 that tradition continued. The Easter Bunny Foundation is a non-profit corporation which was f...
Renda Media Apr 17, 2025

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY BUT RAIN RETURNS SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service A beautiful day ahead on Friday with dry weather and temperatures soaring into the upper 70s/low 80s. Get out there and enjoy it if you can. Saturday will be warm ...
Renda Media Apr 17, 2025

ARIN RENAMES FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD IN HONOR OF DR. BRIGETTE MATSON
The Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate Unit held its annual Convention of School Directors earlier this week and have re-named an award in honor of their late director. Instead of presenting the annual "F...
Hometown2 Apr 17, 2025

LINDSEY WARD NAMED GUEST SPEAKER FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BANQUET
The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce has announced the keynote speaker for the upcoming Excellence in Education event at the KCAC later this month. KDKA Morning News Anchor, IUP and Penns Manor grad...
Hometown2 Apr 17, 2025

PSP TO BE OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR EASTER WEEKEND
State troopers will be out in full force for the Easter Weekend. Police are expecting higher than normal travel volumes starting tomorrow for Good Friday until Easter Sunday. Troopers will be on the l...
Hometown2 Apr 17, 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











