Category Archives: Local News

ONE DEAD IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON MONDAY IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
A Johnstown man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Derry Township on Monday. State police say the crash happened at 1:41 in the afternoon along Route 30. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson said t...
Hometown2 May 01, 2024

BLACK LICK, BLAIRSVILLE FIREFIGHTERS CALLED OUT FOR MINOR INCIDENTS
Black Lick and Blairsville fire fighters were called out twice yesterday for calls that turned out to be minor incidents. The first of the two calls was at 9:23 AM for a vehicle fire near the Sheetz o...
Hometown2 May 01, 2024

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CHARGE JUVENILE WITH SEVERAL CRIMES ON MARCH 10TH
Indiana Borough Police have charged a juvenile with several crimes for an incident in early March. Police say on March 10th, officers were called out at 12:21 AM for a case of suspicious activity in t...
Hometown2 May 01, 2024

DISTRICT COURTS TO HAVE HEARINGS TODAY
Indiana County's district courts will host some preliminary hearings, including a man charged with simple assault. The charge was filed against 38-year-old Gregoy B. Toy of Export. On top of that, he ...
Hometown2 May 01, 2024

IUP HONORS RESEARCHERS AT AWARDS RECEPTION
Several IUP students, faculty and staff were recently honored for their contributions to the research field during the 30th annual Research Awards Reception at IUP. In a statement, the university's De...
Hometown2 May 01, 2024

POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION
Along with the burglary in Young Township, state police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened Thursday in Burrell Township. Troopers say the crash happened in the Walmart parking lot around 9 ...
Renda Media Apr 30, 2024

TROOPERS INVESTIGATING BURGLARY OF YOUNG TOWNSHIP GAS WELL SITE
State police are investigating a burglary that took place in November near Young Township. Troopers say on November 13, employees with Diversified Energy reported a burglary at a company gas well site...
Renda Media Apr 30, 2024

CAMP CADET APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Teens interested in attending the State Police Camp Cadet program this summer have another chance to register, as the deadline for the program has been extended. State police say that applications for...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

BRUSH FIRE AMONG THREE CALLS FOR INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON MONDAY
Monday was another quiet day for Indiana County first responders after an active weekend, but activity yesterday included the 28th brush fire call for Indiana County this year. That brush fire was rep...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

PSP INVESTIGATING DIESEL FUEL THEFT IN CLARKSBURG
State police investigating the theft of diesel fuel at the Sunoco gas station in Clarksburg. Police say the thefts happened on April 18th, 21st and 28th in the early-morning hours. The two suspects we...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

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











