Category Archives: Local News

HERE'S WHAT THE NEXT THREE DAYS LOOK LIKE
From the US National Weather Service A mix of sun and clouds is favored today through Monday as temperature settles in near the daily average. Low probabilities exist for rain in northwest PA (today/M...
Renda Media Nov 01, 2025

FIRE, THREE ACCIDENTS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Six fire companies were called out for a fire in Rochester Mills yesterday. Indiana County 911 reported that Marion Center, Plumville, Rossiter, Perry Township, Rural Valley and Dayton fire department...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2025

MAN SENTENCED FOR PACKAGE STEALING SPREE
A man who pleaded guilty to stealing packages off of porches in four counties was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court. Indiana County Judge Michael Clark ordered 35-year-old John Manning to on...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2025

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR PA MOUNTAINS RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
The lineup has been announced for the next Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference, set for November 20th at IUP. The theme for the 2025 conference is "Healthcare Innovation" and sessions are e...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2025

TOURIST BUREAU SELECTS TREE FOR IRMC PARK
The Indiana County Tourist Bureau has selected the Christmas Tree that will be installed in IRMC Park for the Holiday season, and they did not have to go far to find it. (From L to R: Dave Reed, Don H...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2025

MOBILE HOME IN SHELOCTA DESTROYED BY FIRE
A mobile home was destroyed by a fire last night in Armstrong Township. Indiana, Iselin-West Lebanon and Elderton fire departments were called out to Hummingbird Drive near Cheese Run Road in Shelocta...
Hometown2 Oct 31, 2025

MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING PACKAGES DUE FOR SENTENCING TODAY
Four sentencing hearings are scheduled today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas, including one for a man accused of stealing packages off front porches. Court documents show 35-year-old John D...
Hometown2 Oct 31, 2025

FOUR CRASHES REPORTED THURSDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Four vehicle accidents were reported yesterday by Indiana County 911. The first was a rear-end collision on a portion of Route 286 East in Cherryhill Township. Clymer firefighters were sent out at 8:1...
Hometown2 Oct 31, 2025

ONE HURT IN DERRY TOWNSHIP CRASH ON WEDNESDAY
One person was hurt Wednesday in a crash in Derry Township. Troopers from the Kiski Vally Barracks say 65-year-old Marie Taulbee of Saltsburg was driving South on Route 981 when she became distracted ...
Hometown2 Oct 31, 2025

INDIANA MAN CHARGED IN STABBING FREE ON BOND
An Indiana man charged in connection with a stabbing in White Township is free on bail after a hearing yesterday. Court documents show 23-year-old Joel Hyderkhan faces charges of aggravated assault, a...
Hometown2 Oct 31, 2025

Christmas Spending
How much do you plan to spend on Christmas gifts this year compared to last year?
A lot more
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The same
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A lot less
Voting Ends: Dec 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM











