Category Archives: Local News

REPORTS INDICATE SPIRIT AIRLINES COULD LIQUIDATE AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK
Bloomburg News reports that Spirit Airlines could liquidate as soon as this week. The discount carrier currently flies out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, a key option for local travelers. If Spiri...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

IRMC REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH "GOLD KNEE" REPLACEMENT
Indiana Regional Medical Center has reached a major milestone in orthopedic care. IRMC has successfully performed its first "gold knee" replacement, becoming one of the first hospitals in western Penn...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

FIRST RESPONDERS ANSWER CALL FOR "28TH BRUSH FIRE" OF THE YEAR, VEHICLE FIRE AMONG OTHER CALLS
Indiana County's first responders were active yesterday with multiple calls for service, including what was initially thought to be the 28th brushfire of the year. The call came in just after 7:30 yes...
Hometown4 Apr 17, 2026

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SOLICITING RFPS FOR SOME SERVICES
The Homer Center School Board is continuing to negotiate with the union representing its support professionals. Superintendent Ralph Cecere said that the negotiations have been amicable over a contrac...
Hometown2 Apr 16, 2026

YMCA BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW FACILITY
Thursday afternoon, the YMCA of Indiana County broke ground on a new building. The new state-of-the-art, two-story fitness center will feature 24/7 facility access, a new cycling studio, a dedicated f...
Renda Media Apr 16, 2026

AFTERNOON RADAR UPDATE
From the US National Weather Service Here's a radar update with showers and storms just now creeping into our eastern Ohio counties early this afternoon. Expect them to move east through this afternoo...
Renda Media Apr 16, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, OUTSTANDING WARRANT
A Blairsville man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for public drunkenness and a prior warrant. Police were sent out just after 4:00 PM to the intersection of South East Lane and East Iron Alley for a ...
Hometown2 Apr 16, 2026

BRUSH FIRE REPORTED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: Fire crews said that the brush fire reported this morning was a controlled burn, and they told the resident that the fire had to be put out due to an ongoing burn ban in Center Township. The f...
Hometown2 Apr 16, 2026

TIMING OF THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Isolated severe storms will once again be possible this afternoon and evening along a cold front. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary threats. After ...
Renda Media Apr 16, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE OFFICERS HONORED FOR LIFESAVING EFFORTS IN DOMESTIC INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Two members of Indiana Borough Police Department were recognized for their efforts in saving a woman's life during a domestic violence incident in January of this year. (Chief Justin Schawl, Sergeant ...
Hometown2 Apr 16, 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











