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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM CONTINUES TODAY
The celebration of Jimmy Stewart's birthday and the 30th anniversary of the opening of the museum that bears his name continues today. Janie McKirgan, the President and Executive Director of the museu...
Hometown2 May 17, 2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR INDIANA COUNTY, TORNADO WARNING IN THE SW PA REGION
From the US National Weather Service A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of northern West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania, including Indiana County, until 10 PM. Damaging wind...
Renda Media May 16, 2025

STORM OUTLOOK FOR THIS AFTERNOON
From the US National Weather Service Thunderstorms need heat, moisture, shear and lift. The region continues to have the first 3 but the last (something to initiate storms) has been harder to come by....
Renda Media May 16, 2025

CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES FILED AGAINST MARION CENTER MAN
A Marion Center man faces charges related to the sexual assault of a child. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi announced today that 42-year-old Gregory Paul Fisher is accused of sexually as...
Hometown2 May 16, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WENT UP SLIGHTLY IN APRIL
The Pennsylvania unemployment rate went up slightly in the month of April. According to the Department of Labor and Industry, statewide unemployment increased by a tenth of a percentage point to 3.9%....
Hometown2 May 16, 2025

THEFT, TERRORISTIC THREATS SENTENCING HEARINGS SET FOR TODAY
While most of the plea and sentencing hearings on the Indiana County Court schedule today involve either drug- or DUI-related charges, there are two other cases on the docket dealing with other crimes...
Hometown2 May 16, 2025

JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEKEND
This weekend will be a busy one for the Jimmy Stewart Museum as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Yesterday, the museum co-hosted a chamber of commerce after hours event at the Jimmy Stewart Airport...
Hometown2 May 16, 2025

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD TENTATIVELY APPROVES BUDGET WITH 3% TAX INCREASE
Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved the preliminary budget for next school year, and it contains a 3% tax increase. At this point, revenues are $19,912,505 with expenses at $21,022,...
Hometown2 May 15, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE SEIZES 2 POUNDS OF METH
The Indiana County Drug Task Force has taken a substantial amount of methamphetamine off the streets. District Attorney Robert Manzi announced the arrest of 59-year-old Todd Stumpf of Derry, who now f...
Hometown4 May 15, 2025

FALLEN OFFICERS HONORED DURING PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT IRMC PARK
The Indiana County law enforcement community turned out today for the Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony at IRMC Park. The ceremony pays tribute to the officers who sacrificed their lives to protect ...
Hometown2 May 15, 2025

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.
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