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STATE DEP SENDING SOME ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT MONEY TO INDIANA COUNTY
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has announced over $1.1 million in grant money going to 68 environmental education projects, and some of that money is coming to Indiana County. A...
Hometown2 May 27, 2025

VETERANS HOLD WREATH LAYING CEREMONY IN MEMORIAL PARK
The American Legion post 141 hosted its annual Memorial Day wreath ceremony honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Veterans and community members alike gathered in Memori...
Hometown4 May 26, 2025

RAIN RETURNS LATE TUESDAY ... BUT HOW MUCH?
From the US National Weather Service Precipitation chances increase late Tuesday into Wednesday with the highest chances of >1" of rain being south of US-22, in the higher terrain of West Virginia ...
Renda Media May 26, 2025

CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Today is Memorial Day, and there are several closures in effect. Federal, State and County government offices are closed for the day, including county courts. PennDOT's drivers license centers are shu...
Hometown2 May 26, 2025

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
With today being a day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country, several Memorial Day ceremonies are planned. Indiana's traditional Memorial Day ceremonies will be held...
Hometown2 May 26, 2025

FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY ON HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Indiana County's first responders had a busy day on Sunday and were also active early this morning. At 1:01 PM, a vehicle crash was reported on Franklin Street in Clymer. Clymer Fire Department, Citiz...
Hometown2 May 26, 2025

REQUEST FOR DELAY IN HEARING FOR GOVERNOR'S MANSION ARSON SUSPECT
A request has been made for a delay for a hearing involving the suspect in the arson at the Governor's residence on April 13th. The lawyer for 38-year-old Cody Balmer has made the request for the dela...
Hometown2 May 26, 2025

ELECTRICITY RATES WILL RISE IN JUNE
Penelec customers will see a 5.1 percent increase in their electricity bills starting on June 1st. The twice-yearly "Price to Compare" will rise from 10.474 cents per kilowatt hour to 11.003 cents, an...
Hometown1 May 25, 2025

SCHOOL YEAR WRAPPING UP FOR INDIANA COUNTY STUDENTS
It is the beginning of the final week of school for most of Indiana County's school districts. Marion Center's last day is Thursday. Friday is the last day for students in the Indiana Area, Homer-Cent...
Hometown1 May 25, 2025

BRIDGE PROJECTS HIGHLIGHT SUMMER CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
PennDOT still has not released an estimate of how long it will take for the Heshbon Bridge to return to service after it was closed last week for repairs. An inspection of the bridge structure on Rout...
Hometown1 May 25, 2025

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