Category Archives: Local News

APSCUF VOTES TO AFFILIATE ITSELF WITH AFT
The faculty and coach members of APSCUF have voted to affiliate itself with AFT, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO. AFT, formerly the American Federation of Teachers, represents 1.8 million Pre-K to 12th gr...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024

FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE ANOTHER BUSY DAY ON FRIDAY
Indiana County First Responders have had a busy few days recently and Friday was no different. Two vehicle accidents were reported yesterday. One was a collision between a car and a Brink's Truck at t...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024

NEIL WALKER TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
Former Pirate player and current broadcaster Neil Walker will come to Indiana next month for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting. Neil Walker will speak at the annual meeting sched...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024

INFIRST BANK VETERAN'S MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND RELAY TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Tomorrow, runners will take to the Ghost Town Trail for the annual InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, half-marathon and relay. The race will start and finish at Saylor Park in Blacklick with turnaround ...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024

ONE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL IN CRASH INVOLVING CAR AND BRINKS TRUCK
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crash on South Ben Franklin Road in White Township this morning. Indiana Fire Association Rescue Squad members were called out at 8:54 for the acci...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024

UPDATE: BRUSH FIRE IN MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP MISTAKEN FOR STRUCTURE FIRE
Commodore Fire Department has released more information concerning a reported structure fire last night in Montgomery Township. Fire crews were dispatched at 11:08 PM for a brush fire along Route 286 ...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024

BIDEN'S STAFF EDITED TRANSCRIPT OF HIS 'GARBAGE' INSULT DESPITE CONCERNS AND MORE TOP HEADLINES
YOUR ELECTION HUB: Be a step ahead with Fox News' election home base! 1. Biden's staff edited the transcript of his "garbage" insult. 2. Trump's running mate joins Joe Rogan podcast. 3. Early in-perso...
Renda Media Nov 01, 2024

MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING DOCTORS, STAFF AT IRMC IN CUSTODY
Authorities apprehended a wanted man from New Florence in White Township yesterday. State police said a warrant for 20-year-old Evan James Stewart was issued on Wednesday after an investigation into a...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024

CRIMINAL CALL HEARING SCHEDULE INCLUDES SUSPECT IN SHELOCTA GAS STATION ROBBERY
Criminal call hearings are on the docket today at Indiana County Court, including one for a man charged in connection with a robbery at a gas station in Shelocta. 32-year-old Alexander Pelletier of Wi...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024

FIRES, ACCIDENTS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON THURSDAY
Along with helping out with various trick-or-treat efforts, Thursday was a busy day for Indiana County's first responders. Things started at 2:58 PM when a brush fire was reported on Ondo Road in Cent...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024

Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Keep it the way it is. No ID of any kind required.
Some sort of ID required
Photo ID, with exceptions for religious purposes
Strict photo ID, no exceptions
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM











