Category Archives: Local News

U.S. HOUSE PASSES BILL TO REQUIRE COLLEGES TO REPORT HAZING INCIDENTS
The U.S. House of representatives has passed a bill that will require institutes of higher education to report hazing incidents as part of its security report. House Biill 5646, also known as the Stop...
Hometown2 Sep 25, 2024

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TABLES AGREEMENT CONCERNING STADIUM PROJECT
At a meeting Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board voted to table an agreement concerning the Blairsville Stadium project. While teams have been playing at the new field, there are some things ...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2024

TROOPERS INVESTIGATING TWO INCIDENTS OF CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
State police in Indiana are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief that happened on Saturday. The first happened at 10:19 a.m. along Ambrose Road in South Mahoning Township. The victim, who ...
Renda Media Sep 24, 2024

DAVE MCCORMICK SPEAKS AT TRUMP RALLY
Along with other local dignitaries, Senate Candidate Dave McCormick spoke before President Trump appeared at last night's rally. McCormick was greeted by a standing ovation when he stepped to the podi...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2024

FOUR CRASHES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 MONDAY
Four vehicle accidents were reported by Indiana County 911 yesterday. The first was a call for Iselin-West Lebanon Firefighters to head to Olivet Road in Armstrong County in the community near Spring ...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2024

STATE OFFICIALS SAY THIS YEAR'S ELECTION WILL BE SECURE
Pennsylvania officials are reassuring voters that this year's election will be secure. During a forum in Harrisburg on Monday, Secretary of State Al Schmidt, former State Superior Court Judge Robert G...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2024

PENNDOT REPORT: ROUNDABOUTS SAFER THAN TRADITIONAL 4-WAY STOPS IN MOST AREAS
There may be more roundabouts coming to Pennsylvania. The state's Department of Transportation is out with a new report that says roundabouts are safer than traditional four-way stop signs. The number...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2024

GAME COMMISSION ACQUIRES COAL RIGHTS TO LAND IN BUFFINGTON TOWNSHIP
At their recent meeting in Harrisburg, officials with the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the purchase of coal rights to some land in Indiana County. Roughly 164 acres of State Game Lands 79 in...
Renda Media Sep 24, 2024

SALTSBURG ELEMENTARY NAMED "BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL"
Saltsburg Elementary School was recently named a "Blue Ribbon School" by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make signifi...
Renda Media Sep 24, 2024

TRUMP RALLY FOCUSES ON CANDIDATE'S PLANKS, PROMISES
Topics ranging from immigration to inflation were brought up by Former President Donald Trump during his rally at the KCAC Monday night. Trump mentioned that it was important to make sure that every v...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 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











