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BRUSH FIRE, ODOR INVESTIGATION REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON THURSDAY
After a quiet day on Wednesday, activity picked up for Indiana County's first responders last night. One of the calls was the 17th brush fire call of the year for the county. This was at 7:20 PM along...
Hometown2 Mar 20, 2026

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TRIP FOR MARCHING BAND, CHORAL STUDENTS
Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved a trip for the marching band and choral students, but it came with some discussion. The main part of the discussion was how frequently these trip...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026

FRIDAY SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Thunderstorms will be possible along and ahead of a cold front Friday afternoon and evening, primarily south of I-80. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a brief ...
Renda Media Mar 19, 2026

IUP RECEIVES $40K GRANT TO COMBAT SEXUAL ASSAULT ON CAMPUS
IUP has received 40,000 dollars through Governor Josh Shapiro's "It's On Us PA" initiative to continue efforts to combat campus sexual assault. University officials say this year's funding will suppor...
Hometown4 Mar 19, 2026

PSP PREPARING FOR IUPATTY'S WEEKEND
State police are preparing for the IUPatty's unsanctioned celebration that is expected this weekend. Their detail will start tomorrow and run through Sunday. Troopers will be joined by surrounding sta...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026

DERRY SMT STONE QUARRY CLOSED BY PA DEP OVER DUST CONCERNS
The Derry SMT Stone quarry has been closed by the State Department of Environmental Protection over concerns of dust coating everything in nearby communities. The investigation was prompted by residen...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026

FALLEN LOG HITS SUV ALONG ROUTE 36 IN INDIANA COUNTY
A fallen log struck a vehicle along Route 36 in the northeast corner of Indiana County on March 7, but no injuries were reported, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Authorities said a 2018 GMC Te...
Renda Media Mar 19, 2026

INDIANA POLICE CHARGE ERIE WOMAN WITH THEFT
Indiana Borough Police have charged an Erie woman with retail theft for an incident last month at the Dollar General Market on 7th Street. On February 20th, officers were sent to the store to investig...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUDGE RULES AGAINST NEW TRIAL IN MURPHY HOMICIDE
Westmoreland County Judge Meghan Billik-Defazio ruled that Kevin Murphy, convicted of killing three family members in Loyalhanna Township, will not receive a new trial based on his absence when a jury...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026

CHEVY CHASE COMMUNITY CENTER NAMES NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Chevy Chase Community Center has announced Mark Buterbaugh as the new director of operations. He has held various leadership positions with many companies in Indiana County, including Indiana Prin...
Hometown2 Mar 19, 2026












