Category Archives: Local News

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

MISSING INDIANA AREA MAN FOUND SAFE
From Pennsylvania State Police An Indiana area man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. Harold James Pearce, 60, of Indiana, PA, was located this afternoon and found to be safe. See ...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2026

LIKELY 'HARD FREEZE' COMING TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Temperatures are very likely to fall below freezing tonight area-wide. If possible, take action now to protect sensitive vegetation by bringing plants inside or in...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2026

STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR INDIANA AREA MAN
UPDATE State troopers are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Indiana area man. 60-year-old Harold James Pearce was reported missing by a family member in Glen Campbell after he left the...
Hometown4 Apr 20, 2026

ROAD CREWS AT WORK THIS WEEK IN INDIANA COUNTY
White Township work crews will be cleaning the ditch along Zehner Road, the north end of Martin Road, and Fyock Road, weather permitting this week. Motorists should expect minor delays and increased e...
Hometown2 Apr 20, 2026

DEMO COULD MOVE FORWARD SOON ON RUSTIC LODGE
Demolition may be moving forward soon on the former Rustic Lodge property in White Township. (Photos by Mark Bertig) Windows have been removed at the former banquet facility on Oakland Avenue. The fac...
Hometown2 Apr 20, 2026

ANOTHER FREEZE WARNING ISSUED FOR TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service After the Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning expire this morning, another Freeze Warning has been issued for even colder temperatures expected tonight. Probabilitie...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2026

MAN CRASHES INTO TREE, LEAVES SCENE IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
A driver in Canoe Township faces citations after crashing into a tree and leaving the scene without notifying authorities, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said Ian J. McDaniel, 24, of R...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2026

IUP EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR DOCOTRAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is earning national recognition for its graduate education programs. The university announced that its doctoral programs in education have been included in U.S. News...
Hometown4 Apr 20, 2026

JURY SELECTION SCHEDULED FOR THREE CHARGED IN KIDNAPPING AND MURDER
Indiana County's courts have a busy schedule today, including holding jury selection for three people charged in a murder case. 24-year-old Isaac Buchkoski, 22-year-old Summer Settlemeyer and 23-year-...
Hometown4 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











