Category Archives: Local News

DEP TO HOLD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LISTENING SESSIONS
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host some listening sessions throughout the state and online to get public feedback on two programs that will help homeowners lower their e...
Hometown2 Oct 12, 2024

SENATE BILL LOOKS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE CONCERNING AI IMAGES AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
A bill is on its way to the Governor that would close a loophole concerning artificial intelligence images of minors and child sexual abuse materials. Senate Bill 1213 was introduced earlier this year...
Hometown2 Oct 12, 2024

EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE RATES INCREASE ONCE AGAIN
The cost of employer health insurance is up seven percent for a second straight year, hurting both employers and workers, according to an annual survey released by the nonprofit health policy organiza...
Renda Media Oct 11, 2024

PA SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION CONCERNING PTSD AND FIRST RESPONDERS
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are close to a deal on PTSD workers comp benefits for first responders in the state. The PA Senate on Wednesday approved the plan that will guarantee workers compensation payme...
Hometown2 Oct 11, 2024

BONNI DUNLAP NAMED REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER ROBIN GORMAN
At a special meeting last night, the Indiana County Republican Party nominated Bonni Dunlap as the person who will take over for Commissioner Robin Gorman when she steps down on November 8th. Members ...
Hometown2 Oct 11, 2024

JENNY RAIRIGH PROMOTED TO CHEVY CHASE COMMUNITY CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Chevy Chase Community Center Board of Directors has announced that the interim executive director has been hired as the full-time executive director. Jenny Rairigh has served as the interim execut...
Hometown2 Oct 11, 2024

BLAIRSVILLE WOMAN, TWO OTHERS WILL NOT BE PROSECUTED IN BLACKBURN CENTER OBSTRUCTION CASE
Charges will not be prosecuted against three of the four people accused of obstructing state police as they served a warrant and tried to take a child into protective custody at a Greensburg domestic ...
Hometown2 Oct 11, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY FALL LEAF COLOR ABOUT A WEEK AWAY FROM PEAK
The leaves are starting to turn, and Indiana County could be about a week away from the best colors of the season. According to a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Re...
Hometown2 Oct 11, 2024

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW DOWNTOWN INDIANA BRANCH
First Commonwealth Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new Downtown Branch Thursday evening. The new branch office at First Commonwealth Place in the 600 block of Phi...
Hometown2 Oct 10, 2024

LOCAL COLLECTION EFFORTS UNDERWAY FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
Several businesses and organizations are putting together collection efforts to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Penn Mechanical and Shadco have set up efforts to send a truck full...
Hometown2 Oct 10, 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











