Category Archives: Local News

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO CLARIFIES REMARKS CONCERNING BIDEN
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is shedding light on a conversation he had with then-President Joe Biden last year about his electability. According to the book "Original Sin," Shapiro met with Bid...
Hometown2 May 22, 2025

PITTMAN RECEIVES AWARD FROM HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PA
The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania recognized State Senator Joe Pittman with its first-ever Commitment to Healthcare award. The honor was presented to the senator last week dur...
Hometown2 May 22, 2025

TORNADO WARNING FOR PORTION OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service If you're traveling into Westmoreland County, take warning ... A Tornado Warning has been issued for portions of Washington, Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties in...
Renda Media May 21, 2025

TORNADO WATCH ISSUED IN THE REGION
From the US National Weather Service A Tornado Watch has been issued for southeastern OH, northern WV and southwestern PA until 8 PM tonight. An area of ongoing storms in southeastern OH is moving tow...
Renda Media May 21, 2025

TIMING OF STORMS LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service A marginal (1 out of 5) risk for severe weather persists for today. All hazards are possible: isolated tornadoes, gusty winds, flash flooding, and small hail. Seve...
Renda Media May 21, 2025

MAN CHARGED WITH SUPPLYING ALCOHOL TO MINOR IN PNC PARK INCIDENT CONNECTED TO SIMILAR CRIMES AT IUP, SLIPPERY ROCK
A McKeesport man is facing two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor in connection with another man falling from the Clemente Wall at PNC Park on April 30th. The State Police Liquor Control Enforcem...
Hometown2 May 21, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR DERRY MAN CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING METH
A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for a Derry man charged with trying to transport drugs through Indiana County. Last week, Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi announced the arrest of...
Hometown2 May 21, 2025

SURGE IN MOTORISTS EXPECTED THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Officials with the State Police and the PA Turnpike are anticipating a lot of traffic on the state's roads this weekend for Memorial Day. From Friday to Monday, Turnpike officials project over two mil...
Hometown2 May 21, 2025

2025 PRIMARIES RUN SMOOTH IN INDIANA, ACROSS STATE
The 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election ran smooth across the state and in Indiana County. All 69 county precincts reported in within two hours of the polls closing at 8:00 PM, and out of 42,953 regist...
Hometown2 May 20, 2025

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TENTATIVE 2025-26 BUDGET
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board gave tentative approval of the 2025-26 budget. Board president Rick Harper said that the budget gap between expenditures and income was around $900,000. Bo...
Hometown2 May 20, 2025

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