Category Archives: Local News

LOCAL COAL PLANTS TO STAY OPEN LONGER
Coal fired power plants in Indiana and Armstrong Counties that were slated to close in two years will be able to remain open longer after an agreement was reached with state officials. Keystone-Conema...
Renda Media Apr 22, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LOTS ON 9TH STREET
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved a conditional use permit for two properties on 9th Street. The permit will allow the demolition of a house at 59 and 63 South 9th Street and converting ...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HONOR IUP WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
The Indiana County Commissioners honored the IUP women's basketball team with a proclamation Tuesday afternoon at the KCAC. Team members and fans alike gathered to hear the reading of the proclamation...
Hometown4 Apr 21, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH TO RECEIVE $25,000 GRANT FROM SMALL TOWN CHALLENGE PROGRAM
Indiana Borough is set to receive a $25,000 grant from the Community Endowment for the Alleghenies' Small Town Challenge program. This makes the borough one of four municipalities selected to take par...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2026

PROBABILITY OF RAIN THROUGH THE WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service Here is the probability of precipitation through the weekend. The Days 1-5 rainfall amounts will only be 0.25" to 0.75". After a few cool days and a hard freeze in...
Renda Media Apr 21, 2026

INDIANA, BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGHS TO MEET TONIGHT
Indiana Borough Council will meet tonight for a work session with two items on the agenda. One is to approve the conditional use request for the conversion of property at 59 and 63 south 9th Street in...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2026

LANE RESTRICTION TO START NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 119 IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP
PennDOT is announcing a lane restriction will start next week on Route 119 between Craig Road and Washington Road in Rayne Township. The single-lane restriction will be put in place on an as-needed ba...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2026

LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR DEA DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
The DEA is partnering with participating local health organizations and law enforcement agencies for this Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is an opportunity for Western P...
Hometown2 Apr 21, 2026

CAR FIRE SPREADS TO HOUSE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
A car fire spread to a home in White Township Monday afternoon causing significant damage to the building. (Photo courtesy Indiana Fire Association) Indiana Fire Association members were sent out at 2...
Hometown2 Apr 20, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER RAISING TAXES TO STATE LIMIT
Monday night, the Indiana School Board discussed the 2026-27 district budget. As part of the process, the board approved cutting six positions and a plan from the district's athletic department that w...
Hometown2 Apr 20, 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











