Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY ADDED TO STATE EMERGENCY ORDER FOR DAMAGE FROM DEBBY'S REMNANTS
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro expanded his emergency status order connected with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby to include Indiana County. Indiana was one of seven counties adde...
Hometown2 Aug 22, 2024

CLYMER MAN CHARGED IN FLOOD-RELATED INCIDENT
Clymer Borough Police have charged a local man with obstruction of the law or other governmental functions, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest for an incident during the flood earlier this month....
Hometown2 Aug 22, 2024

HARNESS RACING AT INDIANA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TODAY
While the Indiana County Fair doesn't officially get underway until Sunday, there is some activity today and tomorrow at the fairgrounds. Today is the first of two days of harness racing at the grands...
Hometown2 Aug 22, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR INDIANA BOROUGH'S CDBG APPLICATION
Indiana Borough residents are encouraged to voice their opinions regarding a grant application for Community Development Block Grant funding. The borough is requesting approximately $202,202 in CDBG f...
Renda Media Aug 21, 2024

HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING IN INDIANA COUNTY
On Wednesday, Indiana County hosted the first of a series of hearings conducted by the House Transportation Committee. Photo on right: The House Transportation Committee, joined by State Representativ...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 2024

FBI LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FRAUDS, SCAMS
The Federal Bureau of Investigation out of Pittsburgh says they are launching a nationwide effort to raise awareness for scams and other types of fraud. The "Take a Beat" Campaign focuses on educating...
Renda Media Aug 21, 2024

DRIVERS REMINDED TO BE AWARE OF SCHOOL BUSES
As school buses roll out for the first time this school year in Indiana County this morning, drivers are asked to keep some things in mind. School starts today for the River Valley school District and...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 2024

PSP OFFERS TIPS FOR KIDS AT BUS STOPS
While drivers are being asked to take extra care this morning as school buses make their first runs of the year, students are asked to keep some things in mind. State Police Public Information Officer...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 2024

PA HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO HOLD MEETING IN INDIANA TODAY
The House Transportation Committee will have a special meeting today in Indiana to discuss the Moving PA Forward initiative concerning transportation infrastructure. The meeting is planned for 10-11:3...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 2024

IUP ANNOUNCES INTERIM MARCHING BAND DIRECTOR
IUP has named an interim director for its marching band ahead of the start of its performance season. The university announced that 2003 IUP Music Education grad Cassidy Nalepa has been selected as th...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 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











