Category Archives: Local News

LOCAL UNION LEADER TO WITNESS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNING TODAY
A local union leader will be at the White House today to witness President Donald Trump sign an executive order concerning the coal industry. Shawn Steffee with the Boilermakers Local 154 out of Pitts...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

INDIANA GAZETTE INCREASES COST OF DAILY, WEEKEND EDITIONS
If you still read a daily newspaper, the cost of newsprint copies continue to go up. The Indiana Gazette has just increased 50 cents, bringing the price to $2.00 at the newsstand for the daily paper, ...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

ROAD WORK CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN INDIANA BOROUGH
There are some ongoing traffic concerns for Indiana Borough this week. Crews from Shadco will complete gas line work on Wayne Avenue between Locust Street and Violi Way. That is expected to wrap up th...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

WINTER ATTEMPTS A SMALL COMEBACK THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service The first wave of precipitation is moving out of the area. Relatively dry conditions are expected through this afternoon until the second round of precipitation ar...
Renda Media Apr 07, 2025

PSP INVESTIGATING ROBBERY OF DERRY TOWNSHIP CONVENIENCE STORE
State police are asking the public to help them identify someone who robbed a convenience store in Derry Township on Sunday. Reports say that a male suspect entered the Par Mar store on Route 982 at 1...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

FETTERMAN CO-SPONSORS BILL TO COMBAT DRUG SMUGGLING IN FEDERAL PRISONS
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is looking to stop drug smuggling in federal prisons. Fetterman, a Democrat, and Republican West Virginia Senator Jim Justice have teamed up to introduce the Bureau...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

TROUT SEASON OPEN
Western Pennsylvania fishermen are among those making the most of the beginning of Trout Season in the commonwealth. The season began on Saturday and runs through Labor Day. The Pennsylvania Fish and ...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE A MONTH AWAY
Next month will be the 2025 primary elections, and the Pennsylvania Department of State is reminding voters of some important dates. While the elections have no major federal races on the ballot this ...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

PENNDOT DRIVER'S LICENSE CENTERS OPEN MONDAYS FOR REALID UPGRADES
RealID regulations will go into effect in one month, and driver's license facilities will be open some extra days to deal with the last minute rush. PennDOT will open 57 license centers, including the...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

SNOW RETURNS TONIGHT?
From the US National Weather Service A wintry mix of rain, snow, and sleet is possible overnight as another round of precipitation moves through the area. Visit weather.gov/pittsburgh for your local 7...
Renda Media Apr 06, 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











