Category Archives: Local News

EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX FILING
Your taxes are due today, but if you haven't even started or aren't done yet, there's still hope. If you're in a crunch, you need to file for an extension. The key thing to keep in mind is to file you...
Hometown2 Apr 15, 2025

BAIL DENIED FOR GOVERNOR'S MANSION FIRE SUSPECT
Bail was denied yesterday for the suspect in the arson at the Governor's mansion in Harrisburg. Cody Balmer was arraigned on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated arson, aggravated assault and oth...
Hometown2 Apr 15, 2025

BRUSH FIRE, ACCIDENT REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
For the 50th time this year, Indiana County fire crews were dispatched to a brush fire. This time, the brush fire was reported yesterday on Raspberry Road in Grant Township. Commodore and Marion Cente...
Hometown2 Apr 15, 2025

IUP GRAD SCHOOL NAMED ONE OF THE BEST IN U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT POLL
IUP has been selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best graduate school programs in the nation. The 2025 ranking not only puts the entire school on the list, but the graduate criminolog...
Hometown2 Apr 15, 2025

PENNDOT SECRETARY: RESIDENTS CAN WAIT UNTIL AFTER REAL ID DEADLINE TO UPGRADE LICENSE
Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll is letting state residents know they can wait until after the May seventh deadline to get a Real ID. Carroll says if you already have a passport or a...
Hometown2 Apr 15, 2025

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ICTC BUDGET
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved the 2025-26 budget for the Indiana County Technology Center. The proposed budget's final total comes to $11,652,712, which is a 55% increase over the pr...
Hometown2 Apr 14, 2025

UPDATE ON MONDAY NIGHT EXPECTED STORMS
From the US National Weather Service The midday update from SPC has pushed an upgrade to an Enhanced Risk (3/5) into northern West Virginia. The remainder of the outlook, threats, and timing farther n...
Renda Media Apr 14, 2025

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
State police have arrested a suspect in connection with a case of arson at the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were home at the time of the fire. Tr...
Hometown2 Apr 14, 2025

PA LAWMAKERS REACT TO ARSON ATTACK AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
Pennsylvania lawmakers are condemning the arson attack at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg. Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis said targeting elected officials and their family members is never ac...
Hometown2 Apr 14, 2025

HOMER CITY GENERATION SMOKESTACK DEMOLITION NOW COMPLETE
The remnants of a smokestack that was part of the Homer City Generating station came down Sunday morning. After a one-day delay due to weather conditions, demolition crews were able to demolish the re...
Hometown2 Apr 14, 2025












