Category Archives: Local News

IUP ROTC TO PERFORM DRILLS TOMORROW
IUP is warning the public about some training exercises going on tomorrow. The school's ROTC cadets and faculty will conduct training exercises from 6 AM to 7 PM tomorrow around Pierce Hall, along wit...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2025

HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ROUNDS OUT PRODUCTIVE FIRST WEEK
The House Appropriations Committee rounds out a busy first week in Harrisburg today, and for Chairman Jim Struzzi, there has been plenty to take away from the last few days. Discussions centered aroun...
Renda Media Feb 21, 2025

A LOOK AT THE NEXT FIVE DAYS
From the US National Weather Service After light snow showers taper off late this morning, the region will see dry weather and rising temperature through Sunday. Then, an active weather pattern may re...
Renda Media Feb 21, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY FLU COUNT JUMPS BY MORE THAN 100 CASES IN A WEEK
While flu activity remains high across Pennsylvania, the pace has slowed down slightly. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that as of last week, there are 153,350 lab-confirmed cases of flu...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2025

PA AUDITOR GENERAL CALLS FOR CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM
Pennsylvania's auditor general is calling for major reform to how cyber charter schools are funded in Pennsylvania. Timothy DeFoor yesterday released a performance audit of Commonwealth Charter Academ...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2025

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED FOR VEHICLE FIRE, LINES DOWN CALLS THURSDAY
Indiana County first responders had a relatively quiet day yesterday with just a handful of calls. Clyde firefighters were called out for a vehicle fire at 11:41 AM on Climax Road in West Wheatfield T...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2025

PRESIDENT TRUMP APPOINTS GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TO COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS
President Trump is appointing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to the Council of Governors. Shapiro was recently announced as one of Trump's ten picks to serve on the bipartisan council. The Council...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2025

STUDENT SERVICE CLUB PRESENTS PEACE POLE PROPOSAL TO HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD
Members of the Homer-Center Interact Club presented the idea of the installation of a peace pole to the school board last night. The club heard about another group at an Interact district conference i...
Hometown2 Feb 20, 2025

SNOW EXPECTED TO PICK UP LATER IN THE AFTERNOON
From the US National Weather Service Snow showers across the region may pick up in intensity during the afternoon, causing localized impacts due to rapid drops in visibility and quick accumulations. H...
Renda Media Feb 20, 2025

AMERICAN RED CROSS LOOKING FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
The American Red cross is looking for people to become dedicated volunteers. People are needed to serve in rural communities to respond to local disasters, help out with blood drives, and support comm...
Hometown2 Feb 20, 2025

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









