Category Archives: Local News

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

PA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT REACREDITED BY NAIC
Last week, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department was reaccredited by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for another five years. The vote came during the 2024 NAIC summer meeting. Ever...
Hometown2 Aug 21, 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











