Category Archives: Local News

SNOW RETURNS LATER TODAY, COULD IMPACT ROAD CONDITIONS
From the US National Weather Service Along with the cold, the USNWS is watching for scattered snow showers arriving this afternoon that could cause locally hazardous travel conditions. Remain alert fo...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH CONTINUES HEFTY ROAD PROJECT SCHEDULE
In their latest online newsletter, Indiana Borough officials announced some road projects that will take place over the next week. Gas line installation along Chestnut Street will start this Thursday ...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2025

IUP ONLINE MASTERS IN CRIMINOLOGY PROGRAM EARNS TOP HONORS
U.S. News and World Report has named IUP's Masters of Criminology online program as one of the top 21 programs in the nation. This marks the second year that the criminal justice program has been sele...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2025

CHARGES FILED IN CONNECTION WITH NOVEMBER CRASH IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Charges were filed in connection with a crash in Indiana Borough on November 12. Indiana Borough Police responded to a crash near the 100 block of South 13th Street shortly before 7:30 p.m. in which a...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2025

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, EXTREME COLD WARNING CONTINUE FOR INDIANA COUNTY
Cold conditions continue to prevail in Indiana County. The National Weather Service's Cold Weather Advisory for most of Indiana County and Extreme Cold Warning for the higher elevations remains in eff...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2025

TWO CALLS THIS MORNING BRING FIRST RESPONDERS OUT IN FRIGID TEMPERATURES
First responders were called out early this morning for two incidents in Indiana Borough. The first was at 5:39 AM as Indiana Fire Association members were dispatched to Wallwork Hall on IUP's Campus....
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2025

RED CROSS OFFERING TIPS FOR STAYING WARM
The American Red Cross is offering up tips for staying warm in the dangerously cold conditions. One of the best things to do is to stay indoors, as exposure could cause hypothermia and frostbite in sh...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2025

MEETING ON EMERGENCY SERVICE AUTHORITY PLANNED FOR JANUARY 30TH
Representatives from several boroughs are expected to attend a meeting later this month to discuss emergency services in the county. A legal notice sent to Renda Media states that borough councils fro...
Hometown2 Jan 21, 2025

SUB ZERO TEMPS, WIND CHILLS AT WAKEUP TOMORROW
From the US National Weather Service Optimal conditions setting up for very cold temperatures overnight. Clear skies, weakening winds, and snow pack will allow for efficient radiational cooling. We ha...
Renda Media Jan 20, 2025

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR JAN. 21, 2025
The following school districts have announced their status for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to the impending frigid temperatures: 2-HOUR DELAY Penns Manor School District CLOSED Homer-Center School ...
Renda Media Jan 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









