Category Archives: Local News

CHANCES OF RECEIVING AT LEAST A HALF INCH OF RAIN BY SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service While we are expecting some showers and thunderstorms this weekend, mainly 8am Friday through 8am Sunday, the probability of exceeding a half inch of rainfall acro...
Renda Media Apr 23, 2026

IUP HOLDS TREE DEDICATION AS PART OF UNIVERSITY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania held a tree dedication ceremony on campus Wednesday afternoon in commemoration of its 150th anniversary. The white oak tree was planted in the green space north of W...
Hometown2 Apr 23, 2026

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH BREAK-IN LAST WEEK DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A preliminary haring is scheduled today for 45-year-old Jamie Swanger of Indiana, who is charged with burglary, criminal trespass and other crimes related to a break-in on April 17th. Police were sent...
Hometown2 Apr 23, 2026

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT
Homer City Borough Council will hold a special meeting tonight. The council will hire a new solicitor tonight that will represent the borough on affairs concerning Homer City Redevelopment and the pow...
Hometown2 Apr 23, 2026

ONE PERSON DEAD IN VEHICLE CRASH NEAR INDIANA-CAMBRIA COUNTY LINE
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has confirmed that one person was fatally injured in a car crash that happened Wednesday afternoon near the Cambria-Indiana County line. The call came in at 12:26 for ...
Renda Media Apr 22, 2026

PENNSYLVANIA COAL ALLIANCE BACKS KEY-CON AGREEMENT
The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance is backing an agreement that could extend the life of two major power plants in the region. The group today voiced support for a consent decree filed by the Department o...
Hometown4 Apr 22, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE BID FOR FUEL
At their meeting Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors approved a bid for fuel. The bid was from Glassmere Fuel of Curtisville at a differential rate of .156. Township Manager Chris Ande...
Hometown4 Apr 22, 2026

IRMC HEADS OUTSIDE TO HELP THOSE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED
Indiana Regional Medical Center is celebrating Public Health Awareness Month by holding an event today to help those uninsured or underinsured. The center's Mountains Mobile Care unit parked outside t...
Hometown2 Apr 22, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR AIRPORT PROJECT
Earlier today, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a change order for the Jimmy Stewart Airport Hangar and Parking Lot project. The recommendation came as an abandoned pipe was discovered during...
Hometown2 Apr 22, 2026

IUP CLUB GETTING READY FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
IUP's Students for Sustainability club are gearing up for their third annual celebration of Earth Day on Friday. Events will be held in the Oak Grove from 10-4 on April 24th and will include informati...
Hometown2 Apr 22, 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











