Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region through 10 PM this evening. Large hail and damaging wind are the main threats, but a tornado can...
Renda Media Mar 22, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL JUMPS UP ONE LEVEL
From the US National Weather Service The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of the local area to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Pr...
Renda Media Mar 22, 2026

"MOST LIKELY" TIMING FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Heads up for severe weather today! The outlook remains largely the same: storms are expected to develop along a cold front after 2 PM and continue into the late ev...
Renda Media Mar 22, 2026

POLICE IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN INDIANA BOROUGH SHOOTING
Two shootings were reported Saturday night in Indiana Borough. One was confirmed and the second remains under investigation. Indiana Borough Police have identified an Allegheny County man as the suspe...
Hometown1 Mar 22, 2026

LAWMAKERS TO RECONVENE IN HARRISBURG
The state legislature will be at work in Harrisburg this week. The Senate has session days planned Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, including a meeting of Appropriations Committee on Monday. Senator Joe...
Hometown1 Mar 22, 2026

WATER LINE PROJECT MAY INTERRUPT SERVICE ON MONDAY
A note today from Homer City Borough and the Central Indiana County Water Authority that there may be water service interruptions tomorrow for certain residents because of the ongoing water line repla...
Hometown1 Mar 22, 2026

INDIANA BOARD TO CONSIDER SECURITY UPGRADES
The Indiana Area school board on Monday will hold a special meeting, and the actions on the agenda includes a recommendation for the purchase of an upgrade to the mass alert system at the Senior High ...
Hometown1 Mar 22, 2026

REA TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR OUTAGE REPORT UPGRADES
REA Energy has received a $1.5 million grant to upgrade its distribution system, thus decreasing the time needed to restore power during outages. The energy cooperative will use the funds for "smart g...
Hometown1 Mar 22, 2026

TWO REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED IN INDIANA BOROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT
Indiana Borough Police have reported two incidents of shots fired Saturday night. The first was reported at approximately 10 PM in the area of West Avenue and School Street. Indiana Borough Police sai...
Hometown2 Mar 22, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL: SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Between 2 PM and 10 PM tomorrow, expect the potential for severe weather to increase (wind, hail, isolated tornadoes). The storms' severity hinges on a stationary ...
Renda Media Mar 21, 2026












