Category Archives: Local News

TRUMP TO HOLD ANOTHER RALLY IN BUTLER
Donald Trump intends to return to Butler, Pennsylvania for another campaign event. The former president's rally on July 13th was cut short after an assassination attempt that left one attendee dead an...
Hometown2 Jul 27, 2024

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL JOINS LAWSUIT THAT REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH CAMEO
Pennsylvania's Attorney General has joined 29 other state attorneys general to reach a settlement with the parent company of a personalized video service. The settlement reached with Baron, Inc., whic...
Hometown2 Jul 27, 2024

PBDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR DISTIRBUTION OF LAPTOPS TO ORGANIZATIONS
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is accepting applications for a Digital Connectivity Technology Program. The PBDA is looking to purchase $20 million worth of laptop computers for publ...
Hometown2 Jul 27, 2024

SENATE PASSES AMENDMENT REQUIRING SCHOOLS TO HIRE AT LEAST ONE SECURITY OFFICER
The state Senate earlier this week amended a bill that will be geared towards enhancing security across Pennsylvania schools. Senate Bill 907 was added to an omnibus school code bill that was a part o...
Renda Media Jul 26, 2024

IBP REPORTS: DUI
Indiana Borough Police released details on two DUI-related incidents from mid-to-late June. The one happened shortly before 2 AM on June 15th. Officers say they stopped a vehicle driven by 30-year-old...
Renda Media Jul 26, 2024

PA TURNPIKE ANNOUNCES OPEN ROAD TOLLING
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is getting ready to implement "open road tolling". Starting this January, the Turnpike will convert all its toll collection areas east of Reading and on the northe...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2024

HOMER CITY MAN WHO FLED POLICE DUE IN COURT FOR SENTENCING
UPDATE: Mark McCloskey was ordered to serve one year of probation for each count of evading arrest and terroristic threats, and ordered to serve 15 hours of community service by picking up litter for ...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2024

IUP TEACHER MENTORING PROGRAM GAINS STATE, NATIONAL RECOGNITION
An IUP teacher mentoring program has gained recognition on the state and national level. The university's Community and Representation, or CoRe pilot program, was selected for recognition by both the ...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2024

S&T BANK WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
S&T Bancorp has announced its latest member to the board of directors. The parent company of S&T Bank is welcoming Peter Gurt to the board. He has 35 years of academic leadership and community...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2024

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR FURTHER WORK AT NEW STADIUM
At a special meeting Thursday night, the River Valley School Board approved a proposal for some temporary and permanent work to make the new football stadium ready to go for the start of the season. T...
Hometown2 Jul 25, 2024

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.
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