Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES 2025 BUDGET WITH TAX INCREASE
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved the proposed 2025 tax ordinance, fixing real estate tax rates for next year. Very few changes were reported between the budget that was put up for adver...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS HEAR FROM HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT VICE PRESIDENT
Last night, the Center Township Supervisors heard from the vice president of Homer City Redevelopment, LLC concerning the power plant property and the closure of Power Plant Road. Robin Gorman confirm...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024

TROOPERS WARN RESIDENTS OF IMPERSONATION SCAM
State police in Indiana are warning residents of a texting scam making its rounds. Troopers say they were informed of the scam in which a text or email is sent from someone saying they are with the U....
Renda Media Dec 03, 2024

RAID AT HOME IN ERNEST LEADS TO LARGE MARIJUANA GROWING OPERATION
Indiana County's Drug task force raided a home in Ernest Borough last month and found a large marijuana growing operation. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said members of the task force ...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024

PITTSBURGH MAN ORDERED TO SERVE PROBATION, HOUSE ARREST FOR CORRUPTION OF MINORS CHARGE
An Allegheny County man was sentenced for charges connected with an incident in November 2022. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said 45-year-old Ryan Spence of Pittsburgh will serve four ...
Renda Media Dec 03, 2024

THREE CHARGED WITH SELLING METH IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
Charges were filed against three people who were arrested in separate incidents this year in Indiana County. District Attorney Robert Manzi said 43-year-old Matthew Patterson, 41-year-old Kenneth Ashl...
Renda Media Dec 03, 2024

PRESIDENT BIDEN FACES BACKLASH OVER PARDON OF HUNTER, MORE TOP HEADLINES
1. Hunter Biden's demeanor in unearthed video raises new questions. 2. Trump promises 'hell to pay' in the Middle East. 3. Daniel Penny prosecutor's final pitch to jurors. THE BLUEPRINT - Hunter's ex-...
Renda Media Dec 03, 2024

GRILL FIRE REPORTED AT 9TH STREET DELI THIS MORNING
Five fire companies were initially called out for a reported structure fire in Downtown Indiana this morning. The initial call was reported around 7:15 this morning for 9th Street Deli at the corner o...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024

NO INJURIES REPORTED IN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
No injuries were reported as multiple fire companies were called out for a fire in Armstrong Township yesterday. The call was reported by Indiana County 911 at 5:15 PM at a home along Polo Drive in Sh...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024

PSP INVESTIGATED OVER 1000 CRASHES ACROSS PA FOR THANKSIVING WEEKEND
State police announced they investigated 1,075 crashes in Pennsylvania over the five-day Thanksgiving travel period. That represents an increase over last year's number, where 979 crashes were investi...
Hometown2 Dec 03, 2024












