Category Archives: Local News

PITTSBURGH MAN SENTENCED YESTERDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court for charges of reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. 32-year-old Daniel Lukehart was ordered to serve a total of four years of pr...
Hometown2 Dec 14, 2024

WREATHS TO BE LAID TODAY FOR INDIANA COUNTY VETS
Wreaths will be laid today at cemeteries across the country to pay tribute during the holidays to veterans who sacrificed their lives. That tribute will continue in Indiana County as well with the Wre...
Hometown2 Dec 14, 2024

KELLY PIDGEON NOMINATED FOR VACANT COUNTY AUDITOR POST
The Indiana County Republican Committee met on Thursday and recommended Kelly A. Pidgeon to fill the vacant county auditor position, recently held by now-Commissioner Bonni Dunlap. Pidgeon received th...
Renda Media Dec 13, 2024

CHRISTMAS FORECAST? HERE'S WHAT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS SO FAR
From the US National Weather Service Christmas is right around the corner, believe it or not! We have been getting questions what is the forecast. Below is what we can do now given how far out it is. ...
Renda Media Dec 13, 2024

SHOT FIRED ACCIDENTALLY THIS MORNING AT PURCHASE LINE ELEMENTARY
State police are investigating an accidental gunshot at the Purchase Line Elementary School. Troopers were called out at 9:13 this morning to the school on Route 286 East in Green Township as a school...
Hometown2 Dec 13, 2024

IUP PRESIDENT SAYS THE UNIVERSITY MUST LOOK AT CHANGING HOW TO DELIVER EDUCATION
At yesterday's Council of Trustees meeting, IUP President Michael Driscoll said that the university will need to think outside the box when it comes to delivering education to the students. In his rem...
Hometown2 Dec 13, 2024

LONGTIME IUP ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR PASSES AWAY
The IUP community is mourning the death of a longtime anthropology professor. Officials with the Department of Anthropology announced the passing of Dr. Victor Garcia last Friday. Garcia started at IU...
Renda Media Dec 13, 2024

IUP GETS READY FOR SATURDAY GRADUATION
As IUP students prepare for the final day of finals week, the University is looking forward to tomorrow's commencement ceremony. Ceremonies are set to begin at 9:30 at the KCAC and will recognize 563 ...
Hometown2 Dec 13, 2024

FOUR FIRE ALARM CALLS, CRASH AND GAS LEAK REPORTED YESTERDAY
Indiana County's First Responders were active on Thursday. Out of the six calls for service yesterday, four of them were automatic fire alarm calls. The first was at 9:34 AM on Shelly Drive in White T...
Hometown2 Dec 13, 2024

MAWC REPORTS ABOUT 3% OF ITS WATER SYSTEM CONTAINS LEAD SERVICE LINES
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has announced they believe 3% of its water system contains lead service lines. According to a project that started in 2021, over 2400 lead lines have bee...
Hometown2 Dec 13, 2024

US MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN
Do you approve or disapprove of US military action against Iran?
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Voting Ends: Mar 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM











