Category Archives: Local News

GAME COMMISSION DISCUSSES PROPOSALS FOR 25-26 HUNTING SEASON
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners' Wildlife Management Committee met virtually last week to discuss proposals for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons. Advanced recommendations include ...
Renda Media Dec 26, 2024

HIGH TEMP FORECAST FOR THE REST OF CHRISTMAS DAY
From the US National Weather Service This year's holiday forecast is one of those classic "December in western Pennsylvania" days, with highs this afternoon topping out in the 30s and 40s under overca...
Renda Media Dec 25, 2024

CHRISTMAS WEATHER TRIVIA (FOR PITTSBURGH)
It's not a white Christmas here in Indiana County, but it's not the warmest it's ever been either. Here are some winter weather records ... for Pittsburgh, courtesy of the US National Weather Service.
Renda Media Dec 25, 2024

TEMPERATURES ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
From the US National Weather Service This graphic shows the potential of seeing 30 degrees or less on Christmas morning. The northern counties along I-80 show a 100% chance, while the southern countie...
Renda Media Dec 24, 2024

SANTA AND HIS REINDEER RECEIVE CLEARANCE TO FLY ACROSS PA
Santa Claus is cleared to travel through Pennsylvania. At an event in Hershey yesterday, Pennsylvania's Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Erin Luley, and PA...
Hometown2 Dec 24, 2024

ACCIDENT, FIRE REPORTED EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
First responders are tending to two incidents that happened around 9 o'clock this morning. A vehicle accident sent Plumville and Marion Center firefighters, and state police to Route 210 in South Maho...
Renda Media Dec 24, 2024

SLICK ROADS REPORTED ACROSS INDIANA COUNTY THIS MORNING
While conditions tonight may be ideal for a sleigh and reindeer to fly across the sky, driving on the ground today may prove difficult. The snowfall last night has left some roads very slick this morn...
Hometown2 Dec 24, 2024

PARKING PROHIBITIONS POSTED FOR VIEWING, PROCESSION FOR DAN SHACREAW
Blairsville Police have released some plans for parking restrictions ahead of the viewing for Black Lick Fireman and Burrell Township Supervisor Dan Shacreaw, who died last Saturday. Police anticipate...
Hometown2 Dec 24, 2024

CONTROLLED BURN, LINES DOWN AMONG CALLS FOR SERVICE YESTERDAY, THIS MORNING
First responders have been busy over the last day. A brush fire was reported at 5:21 PM on Fitzgerald Road in Center Township. Homer City fire department was dispatched initially, while Aultman fire d...
Hometown2 Dec 24, 2024

SOME EARLY CLOSURES TODAY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
Many people will need to be out and about for Christmas Eve, but there may be some alterations to normal schedules. Some government offices like White Township will close at noon today. If you have an...
Hometown2 Dec 24, 2024

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









