Category Archives: Local News

CHANCES FOR AN INCH OF SNOW TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Areas near and north of Pittsburgh could see a dusting of snow tonight, but the probabilities for an inch are very low everywhere except north of I-80, and even up...
Renda Media Jan 03, 2026

YOUR WEEKEND OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Winter maintains its grip on our area through the weekend. More clouds than sun will be seen both today and Sunday, with some very light snow or flurries tonight. ...
Renda Media Jan 03, 2026

FIRE COMPANIES CALLED OUT FOR COMMERCIAL FIRE FRIDAY NIGHT IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: Commodore fire officials say that the fire last night was at Buddy's Auto Body on Vanderbuilt Street. Smoke was seen coming from the roof by the caller and those first on the scene. Crews went...
Hometown2 Jan 03, 2026

THREE SENTENCED IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT ON FRIDAY
Three people were sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court. They included a Homer City man who pleaded guilty to two counts of assault. Court documents show 43-year-old Brian Schreckengost of Homer...
Hometown2 Jan 03, 2026

JOHNSTOWN MAN CHARGED WITH CARRYING FAKE ID, PUBLIC INTOXICATION
A Johnstown man is facing charges related to a public drunkenness incident on New Year's Day. Indiana Borough Police say they were called out to the 400 block of Oak Street at 1:59 AM for a report of ...
Hometown2 Jan 03, 2026

PRECIPITATION RETURNS TUESDAY, BUT IT'S NOT SNOW
From the US National Weather Service We can expect mainly quiet weather through the weekend. The next good precipitation chance won't arrive until Tuesday/Wednesday. Warmer temperatures next week will...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2026

FIRST BABY BORN AT IRMC IN 2026
The first baby of 2026 has arrived at IRMC. Lydia Jane Wallace was born on the evening of January first at IRMC's "It's a Wonderful New Life" Maternity Center. She weighed six pounds, eight ounces, an...
Hometown4 Jan 02, 2026

DOES NEXT WEEK'S WARM-UP SPELL A WARMER JANUARY?
From the US National Weather Service Here's how the winter season (Dec-Feb) has started with observed mean temps and their departure from normal so far, and the latest monthly outlook for January issu...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2026

UPSTREET ACE HARDWARE TO CLOSE FOR GOOD LATER THIS MONTH
Upstreet Ace Hardware has announced that it will close its doors for good by the end of this month. The hardware store first opened about two-and-a-half years ago in Downtown Indiana, and was intended...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2026

FIRST WEEK OF 2026 TEMPERATURES
From the US National Weather Service Our recent snowfall will remain on the ground through the weekend, as temperatures remain mostly below freezing. Then, fans of warmer weather rejoice! A pattern sh...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2026

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











