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SUSPECT IN KILLING OF HAYDEN GAREFFA DUE FOR CRIMINAL CALL HEARING TODAY
A criminal call hearing is scheduled today for one of the suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Hayden Gareffa. Court documents show 24-year-old Desan Alvarez of Hammond, Indiana will go before Ind...
Hometown2 May 01, 2026

FIRST WEEKEND OF MAY
From the US National Weather Service Showers return on Friday with the passage of a cold front. Most of the weekend should be dry aside from a low chance of a shower on Saturday. Overnight lows Friday...
Renda Media May 01, 2026

TWO CRASHES, ONE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Indiana County first responders dealt with a wide range of calls yesterday. A vehicle accident was reported on South 6th Street in White Township at 2:18 PM. Indiana firefighters were sent out. A seco...
Hometown2 May 01, 2026

RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW INDIANA COUNTY WELCOME CENTER TO BE HELD TODAY
The new Welcome Center of Indiana County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The center is located in the former First Commonwealth Bank's downtown branch at the intersection of 6th and Philade...
Hometown2 May 01, 2026

IUP'S "CHALK THE WALK" TO BE HELD IN MODIFIED FORM TODAY
While the "Chalk The Walk" competition at IUP will go on today as scheduled, there will be some changes to the event due to the inclement weather expected today. Some of the events surrounding the com...
Hometown2 May 01, 2026

NEW STATE LAW REQUIRES PIAA SANCTIONED EVENTS TO HAVE A.E.D ON SITE
A new Pennsylvania law named in honor of a Schuylkill County teenager will require automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, at all PIAA-sanctioned athletic events and practices. Senator Rosemary Br...
Hometown4 May 01, 2026

FROST/FREEZE TONIGHT, CHILLY AND RAINY FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Clearing will continue this evening, with cold temperatures overnight. Showers will move back across the region on Friday with crossing low pressure.
Renda Media Apr 30, 2026

UPDATE ON CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OFFERED AT CHAMBER AFTER HOURS
The Challenger Learning Center of the Central Alleghenies offered an update to visitors as part of Thursday Night's Chamber After-Hours event at Westmoreland County Community College. The Challenger C...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2026

IUP DOCTORATE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE DEGREE PROGRAM APPROVED BY PASSHE CHANCELLOR
The IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the State System of Higher Education Chancellor. This marks an important milestone for the proposed College for Osteopathic M...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2026

FALLING TEMPERATURES PROMPT FROST/FREEZE ADVISORY
From the US National Weather Service A Frost/Freeze Warning is in effect late tonight/early tomorrow. Expect mid to low-30s. Protect your plants! A continued cool pattern will drive temperatures down ...
Renda Media Apr 30, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











