Category Archives: Local News

IUP ALUM MAKES SIX-FIGURE DONATION TO IUP'S 'IMPACT 150' CAMPAIGN
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has received a major boost to its fundraising campaign, thanks to a six-figure gift from a distinguished alum. Retired Rear Admiral C.J. Jaynes, a Greensburg native ...
Hometown4 Apr 07, 2026

WARMING TREND AHEAD
From the US National Weather Service After a cold and wet start to the week, warmer and drier air is on the way! We bottom out below freezing Wed AM, then temps begin to rise and continue doing so str...
Renda Media Apr 07, 2026

SOFT SKILLS CHALLENGE STARTS TODAY IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA
High School Students from across the ARIN Intermediate Unit will be headed to businesses in Downtown Indiana over the next few days as part of the Soft Skills Challenge. (Nevaeh Eminhizer from Purchas...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2026

HOMER CITY BUSINESS ANNOUNCES CLOSURE DUE TO TRAFFIC UNCERTAINTY CONNECTED WITH HCR
A downtown Homer City business has announced its closure due to the uncertainty of the traffic increase in the area due to the Homer City Redevelopment project. The owner of Wave Ryder Sweet Shoppe ha...
Renda Media Apr 07, 2026

GAS PRICES REMAIN ABOVE $4 A GALLON
Gas prices remain above $4 a gallon this week after a significant jump was recorded last week. The national average cost is $4.14 this morning according to AAA, a jump of 13 cents over the last week. ...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2026

TRUCK FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA FIREFIGHTERS ON MONDAY
A pickup truck caught fire along one of Indiana's major thoroughfares yesterday. (Photo provided by Indiana Fire Association) The Indiana Fire Association was dispatched at 12:33 PM to Route 422 betwe...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2026

NO INJURIES REPORTED IN MARCH 30TH CRASH IN WEST MAHONING TOWNSHIP
No injuries were reported in a vehicle crash in West Mahoning Township on March 30th. State Police from the Punxsutawney Barracks said 71-year-old Thomas Pearce of Home was driving west on Dayton-Smic...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2026

PSP INVESTIGATING PHONE/GIFT CARD SCAM IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
State police in Westmoreland County are investigating a scam case out of Derry Township where the victim lost close to $1000. The incident was reported on Monday. Troopers claimed a 76-year-old Derry ...
Hometown2 Apr 07, 2026

VEHICLE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
A vehicle fire was reported this afternoon by Indiana County 911. Indiana fire department was dispatched at 12:33 for the fire along Route 422 West in White Township. Officials say that a 1998 Chevrol...
Hometown4 Apr 06, 2026

HOMER CITY AND INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCILS, CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO MEET TOMORROW
Three municipal meetings are on the schedule for tomorrow night. The Center Township supervisors will meet at 6:30 PM Tuesday. On the agenda is a motion to support a grant letter from Firehouse Subs F...
Hometown2 Apr 06, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











