Category Archives: Local News

ROADWORK TO BEGIN ON MONDAY
Road construction season has arrived and there are some road projects that will affect traffic starting tomorrow. PennDOT says last year's resurfacing project in White Township and Indiana Borough wil...
Hometown1 Mar 31, 2024

IUP FORUMS TO ADDRESS FACILITIES, ACADEMICS
IUP has scheduled a series of open forums for its Long Range Facilities Master Plan for this Tuesday, and another open forum on Wednesday to discuss the long-rang academic restructuring plan. Four for...
Hometown1 Mar 31, 2024

CHERRY TREE WOMAN ACCUSED OF DUI, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA POSSESSION, THEFT
A Cherry Tree woman faces multiple charges stemming from a traffic stop in Clymer Borough last Sunday. Clymer Borough Police say that at 9:02 PM, police pulled over a car driven by 46-year-old Amy Ath...
Hometown2 Mar 30, 2024

THREE FIRES, THREE ACCIDENTS REPORTED FRIDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
Friday turned into a busy day for Indiana County's first responders with multiple fires and accidents reported. The first call of the day came at 12:27 PM as a vehicle fire was reported on Black Lick ...
Hometown2 Mar 30, 2024

PENNSYLVANIA AG WARNING ABOUT FAKE ECLIPSE GLASSES SALES
Pennsylvania's Attorney General is warning the public about scammers selling glasses to view the upcoming solar eclipse, as those glasses may not keep you safe. Attorney General Michelle Henry says th...
Hometown2 Mar 30, 2024

PENNDOT LOOKING FOR WINTER SERVICES FEEDBACK
PennDOT is looking for public feedback on winter services. An online survey is being offered to the public for them to voice their concerns or to give their feedback on the services over the winter se...
Hometown2 Mar 30, 2024

FEDERAL FIRE COMPANY GRANT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Applications are being accepted for the federal Fire Prevention and Safety Grant and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or "SAFER" grant. According to a statement from State Senato...
Hometown2 Mar 30, 2024

YMCA GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST FOCUSES ON FAITH AND RESILIENCE
The YMCA of Indiana County celebrated Good Friday with its traditional breakfast that focuses on faith in everyone's life. This year's breakfast was once again well-attended. This year's guest speaker...
Hometown2 Mar 29, 2024

CHARGES FOR WOMAN ACCUSED OF SUFFOCATING HER SON TO HEAD TO COURT
The case of a woman charged in connection with the death of her infant son will move on to Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas. Court documents show that charges filed against 21-year-old Patricia ...
Hometown2 Mar 29, 2024

SENATOR PITTMAN ISSUES REACTION TO MAIL-IN BALLOT RULING
State Senator Joe Pittman has issued a statement in reaction to the Third Circuit Court ruling concerning mail-in ballots. A three-judge panel ruled on Wednesday that mailed ballots that arrive on tim...
Hometown2 Mar 29, 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











