Category Archives: Local News

IUP ENTERS FINAL WEEK BEFORE WINTER BREAK
A whirlwind final week of the fall semester at IUP starts with the final day of classes tomorrow, followed by Finals Week and Winter Commencement, which will be held on Saturday beginning at 9:30 AM a...
Hometown1 Dec 08, 2024

TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS WEEK TO EXAMINE TRANSPORTATION IN PA
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is updating its Regional Active Transportation Plan, and is holding a series of public meetings to aid in the effort. One of those meetings will be held this T...
Hometown1 Dec 08, 2024

WARNING: TURNPIKE SCAM IS BACK
Scammers are especially busy in the holiday season, and yet another attempt to separate you from your money was brought to light this week. The old Pennsylvania Turnpike scam is back. People across th...
Hometown1 Dec 08, 2024

BILL WOULD LEGALIZE MARIJUANA, PAY REPARATIONS TO PAST OFFENDERS
Two state lawmakers say they will take another stab at legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania, and not only do they want to make pot legal, they want to pay people for the "damages" they ha...
Hometown1 Dec 08, 2024

THREE IUP STUDENTS TAPPED FOR JUSTICE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
IUP has announced three students have been selected for its Justice Research Fellowship Program. The program offers the students a chance to work on "real-life" practical research projects with IUP fa...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT TO THREE VEHICLE CRASHES
Three vehicle crashes were reported over the last 24 hours. The first crash was at 11:39 AM on Route 210 in South Mahoning Township. Plumville firefighters and State Police were dispatched at the time...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2024

TREES FOR TROOPS TODAY AT MYTRYSAK FAMILY TREE FARM
A holiday tradition to help the armed forces will continue today at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm. Today marks the annual Trees For Troops day at the farm along Fleming Road in Indiana. During the event, ...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2024

INDIANA MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING E-BIKE ON HOODLEBUG
State police arrested an Indiana man for stealing an electric bicycle in late November along the Hoodlebug Trail. 25-year-old Michael McCracken is charged with theft by unlawful taking for the inciden...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2024

STRONGSTOWN WOMAN SENTENCED FOR HARBORING FUGITIVE
A Strongstown woman was sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court for sheltering a Clymer man who was on the run from the law. 41-year-old Becky Davis was ordered to serve one year of probation and ...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2024

HOMER CITY CELEBRATES HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PARADE, LIGHT-UP NIGHT
Homer City celebrated the holiday season with a parade and light up ceremony held Friday night. During the holiday kickoff celebration at the fire hall, Homer City Mayor Arlene Wanatosky announced tha...
Renda Media Dec 06, 2024












