Category Archives: Local News

FORMER INDIANA MAN ARRAIGNED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
State police say an investigation is underway into allegations of child pornography against a former Indiana man. Court documents show Eric Palmer of Indiana, who is now serving as the director of the...
Renda Media Nov 11, 2024

PSP REPORTS: RETAIL THEFT
PSP-KITTANNING A Shelocta woman was charged with shoplifting following an incident October 21st in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. State police from the Kittanning barracks say they were not...
Renda Media Nov 11, 2024

THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, ONE FIRE REPORTED IN INDIANA COUNTY ON SUNDAY
While there were no brush fires reported on Sunday, there were three vehicle accidents reported over the last 24 hours. The first was reported at 2:06 PM along Route 22 West in Burrell Township. Black...
Hometown2 Nov 11, 2024

GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR STATE SENIOR CENTERS
Grant funding is now available for senior care centers in Pennsylvania. The Department of Aging recently opened the Senior Community Center Grant program for the 2024-25 year. This program provides $2...
Renda Media Nov 11, 2024

JUVENILE CHARGED IN STABBING IN GRACETON
State police have charged a 14-year-old girl with attempted homicide for an incident Saturday night in Graceton. Troopers were dispatched at 10:03 PM for a reported domestic incident at a home along G...
Hometown2 Nov 11, 2024

THREE MORE BRUSH FIRES CAP A BUSY WEEK FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Indiana County was hit with three more brush fires on Saturday, adding to the week's total, which was the highest of the year. Commodore and Cherry Tree firefighters were dispatched to Hazlett Road in...
Hometown1 Nov 10, 2024

FLU CASES STILL LOW IN INDIANA COUNTY
Indiana County's flu cases increased by only five in the latest data from the state Health Department, to 23 for the season. Meanwhile, the number of cases reported in neighboring Westmoreland County ...
Hometown1 Nov 10, 2024

SPECIAL EVENT PLANNED FOR VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
The Veterans Day holiday on Monday will include a special ceremony with a possible adventure for history buffs. It will also cause some schedule adjustments around the area. The Veterans Day parade wi...
Hometown1 Nov 10, 2024

TEXAS ROADHOUSE HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING
On Saturday, Texas Roadhouse cut the ribbon on its new location in Indiana County. (Township, Chamber and County officials join Texas Roadhouse managers for the Saturday ribbon cutting. Photo by Josh ...
Hometown2 Nov 09, 2024

NO BRUSH FIRES REPORTED ON FRIDAY
For the first time this week, county first responders did not have to deal with any brush fires, but they did respond to a few other calls. A vehicle accident was reported on South 13th Street in Indi...
Hometown2 Nov 09, 2024

Power Plant and Data Center
There is vocal opposition to the Homer City power plant project and the data centers they could potentially bring. But does that mean the majority are against it? What do you think?
I have always opposed it and still do.
I have always been for it and still am.
I was for it but now am against it.
I was against it but now I am in favor of it.
I am still on the fence. Too many unknowns!
Voting Ends: May 26, 2026 | 5:24 PM











