Category Archives: Local News

FIRST BRUSH FIRE OF 2026 HIGHLIGHTS NEARLY-QUIET DAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
The first brush fire of 2026 was reported last night in Center Township. That fire was reported at 5:44 PM on King Hill Road by Indiana County 911. Indiana, Homer City and Aultman fire departments wer...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2026

STRUZZI, PITTMAN ANNOUNCE GRANT FUNDING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
State representative Jim Struzzi and Senator Joe Pittman have announced that over $230,000 in funding for fire departments and ambulance services is coming to Indiana County. That money is coming from...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY JUST OUTSIDE OF WINTER STORM WATCH FOR SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts because snow returns late Sunday. We have the highest confidence in at least 6" in the PA and WV ridges, so we've issued a Wi...
Renda Media Feb 20, 2026

SCHAWL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE, US MARSHALS
The following statement is in regard to Indiana Borough Police assisting the U.S. Marshals Service Wednesday morning while they searched for a wanted person near the 500 block of Church Street. Read t...
Renda Media Feb 20, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE RELEASE PICTURE OF MAN WANTED FOR GUN THEFT
Blairsville Borough Police have released pictures of a man wanted in connection with a firearm robbery. Police say 56-year-old Patrick Adolph, of Johnstown, is facing charges of theft by unlawful taki...
Hometown4 Feb 20, 2026

IUP PROMOTES INTERIM EBERLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN TO PERMANENT STATUS
IUP has announced that their interim dean for the Eberly College of Business was promoted to the position on a permanent basis. Dr. Prashanth Bharadwaj will continue to serve as the interim dean until...
Hometown2 Feb 20, 2026

GUSTY FRIDAY AHEAD
From the US National Weather Service Winds are likely to gust to the 30-40mph range this afternoon at most locations, highest around and behind a cold front (gustiest from 12p-6p). Cooler conditions a...
Renda Media Feb 20, 2026

TWO INJURED IN CRASH ON WAYNE AVENUE
Few details are available on a crash last night that closed off a portion of Wayne Avenue in White Township. State Police Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Greenfield said that the crash was re...
Hometown2 Feb 20, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY TEEN CRASHES SUV IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
A 17-year-old Punxsutawney boy escaped injury in a single-vehicle crash that left his SUV disabled along Kachmar Road in North Mahoning Township, state police said. Troopers with Pennsylvania State Po...
Renda Media Feb 20, 2026

HEARING TODAY FOR KEVIN FOLEY CONCERNS APPEAL DEADLINES
Many of the court proceedings at the Indiana County Courthouse today are plea and sentencing hearings for DUI cases. But one case on the schedule involves a man convicted of killing a Blairsville Dent...
Hometown2 Feb 20, 2026

Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
Quarterback
Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Tight End
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM











