Category Archives: Local News

RECENT FATAL CRASH DISCUSSED AT INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Last month's fatal crash at the intersection of 9th and Philadelphia Streets was discussed at Monday night's Indiana Borough Council Meeting. Both John and Loretta Reeger were killed from injuries suf...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

WINTRY TEMPS TONIGHT, SO BE ADVISED
From the US National Weather Service Tonight =. Lows will dip 10 degrees below normal tonight, though this should be the last time we see the 20s for a while (we're expecting a high of 70 on Monday, b...
Renda Media Apr 08, 2025

ROUTE 422 EAST OFFRAMP ON INDIANA BYPASS TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND
Officials with PennDOT are announcing the temporary closure of the Route 422 East offramp to Route 286/Oakland Avenue on the Indiana Bypass this weekend. The closure will run from April 11th to the 14...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were called out to two vehicle accidents within a minute of each other on Monday. The first crash was reported at 1:14 PM on Route 422 West in Armstrong Township in the construction z...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

BRIDGE WORK TO START TODAY IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
PennDOT's District 12 in Westmoreland County is announcing a lane restriction on Torrance Road in Derry Township. The single-lane restriction will go between Route 217 and Cannery Road. Crews will wor...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

STATE, COUNTY GAS PRICE AVERAGES SPIKE
The average price of a gallon of gas is going up as the weather gets more pleasant. Triple-A reports that the statewide gas price average went up 17 cents to $3.63 a gallon. Several factors were linke...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

LOCAL UNION LEADER TO WITNESS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNING TODAY
A local union leader will be at the White House today to witness President Donald Trump sign an executive order concerning the coal industry. Shawn Steffee with the Boilermakers Local 154 out of Pitts...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

INDIANA GAZETTE INCREASES COST OF DAILY, WEEKEND EDITIONS
If you still read a daily newspaper, the cost of newsprint copies continue to go up. The Indiana Gazette has just increased 50 cents, bringing the price to $2.00 at the newsstand for the daily paper, ...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2025

ROAD WORK CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN INDIANA BOROUGH
There are some ongoing traffic concerns for Indiana Borough this week. Crews from Shadco will complete gas line work on Wayne Avenue between Locust Street and Violi Way. That is expected to wrap up th...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2025

WINTER ATTEMPTS A SMALL COMEBACK THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service The first wave of precipitation is moving out of the area. Relatively dry conditions are expected through this afternoon until the second round of precipitation ar...
Renda Media Apr 07, 2025












