Category Archives: Local News

REPORT: TIKTOK TO SHUT DOWN ON SUNDAY
TikTok is planning to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday. That's according to Reuters. That's when a federal ban on the social media app would go into effect, if the Supreme Court doesn't move...
Renda Media Jan 15, 2025

CONFINEMENT REPORTED IN GREEN TOWNSHIP CRASH
First responders are heading to the scene of a crash in Green Township. Indiana County 911 summoned Commodore firefighters, Citizens' Ambulance and state police to 523 Purchase Line Road around 10 AM....
Renda Media Jan 15, 2025

IUP SAFETY SCIENCE RANKED FIRST IN PENNSYLVANIA, SECOND IN NATION
IUP's Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering program recently received honors from a national publication. Universities.com ranked the department first in Pennsylvania and second in the nation ...
Renda Media Jan 15, 2025

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS POLICY REVISIONS, SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
The Penns Manor School Board will meet tonight and on the agenda are some changes to the district calendar. The changes reflect some snow days taken earlier in the school year. School will be in sessi...
Hometown2 Jan 15, 2025

MOTION HEARING FOR SUSPECT IN HAYDEN GAREFFA KILLING DUE IN COURT TODAY
Motions hearings are on the docket today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas, including one for one of the suspects in the killing of Hayden Gareffa. Court documents show 22-year-old Thomas All...
Hometown2 Jan 15, 2025

NEXT WINTER DISTURBANCE TO BEGIN TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service The next disturbance will impact the region late tonight through Friday morning. The very cold temperatures expected and the high snow ratios will likely bring som...
Renda Media Jan 15, 2025

WATER MAIN BREAK REPORTED IN HOMER CITY
Some areas of Homer City may see a drop in water pressure this morning due to a water main break last night in the borough. The break was reported by the Central Indiana County Water Authority around ...
Hometown2 Jan 15, 2025

AESTIQUE FOUNDER GIVES $50,000 TO START IUP SCHOLARSHIP
The founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has established a scholarship at IUP. (Dr. Theodore Lazzaro and Dr. Eugene Bonaroti present their $50,000 donation to IUP. Photo provided by IUP) Dr. Theodore L...
Hometown2 Jan 15, 2025

ALDI ISSUES RECALL FOR FROZEN TAQUITOS THAT MAY HAVE METAL IN THEM
Aldi is recalling frozen taquitos that have been sold in a number of states, including Pennsylvania. The company says some of their Casa Mamita brand Chicken & Cheese Taquitos could contain pieces...
Hometown2 Jan 15, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW
Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission approved the 2024 commission report. According to the report provided by Code Enforcement Officer John Major, there was an increase in action item...
Hometown2 Jan 14, 2025












