Category Archives: Local News

ROBBERY SUSPECT ORDERED TO SERVE TIME IN STATE PRISON
The suspect involved in the robbery of a Downtown Indiana convenience store was sentenced to serve time in state prison this morning. Court documents say 54-year-old Joseph Frances Hamay was ordered t...
Renda Media Jan 26, 2024

PLANET FITNESS HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING ON INDIANA LOCATION
A new workout facility has opened in Indiana, and last night was the ribbon cutting to celebrate its opening. (Photo by Andy Hart) Planet Fitness is located in the Indiana West shopping complex and of...
Hometown2 Jan 26, 2024

SENTENCING HEARINGS SET FOR TODAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
A man charged in connection with a robbery at a business in Downtown Indiana is due in court today for a sentencing hearing. 54-year-old Joseph Fances Hamay of Indiana pleaded guilty to a charge of ro...
Hometown2 Jan 26, 2024

KITTANNING MAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILDREN, WOMEN
A Kittanning man was sentenced for sexually abusing children and women between 2020 and 2022. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that 25-year-old Zachary Baum was ordered to serve ...
Hometown2 Jan 26, 2024

FIRE, CRASH, ALARMS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 THURSDAY
Yesterday afternoon and early this morning have been busy for Indiana County's First Responders. At 12:08 PM, a Carbon Monoxide Alarm was activated on South 8th Street in Indiana Borough, prompting a ...
Hometown2 Jan 26, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY NATIVE ANNOUNCES RUN FOR U.S. HOUSE
An Indiana County native is throwing his hat into the ring for the US Congress Race. Chris Dziados has announced that he will run for the Democrat Party's nomination for the US Congress 14th district ...
Hometown2 Jan 26, 2024

INDIANA SCHOOL DISTRICT SETS DATE FOR HORACE MANN HEARING
Indiana Area School District has announced the new date for their public hearing about Horace Mann Elementary School. The meeting is now set for February 26th at 6:00 PM at the Indiana Senior High Aud...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2024

MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER ELEMENTARY REALIGNMENT
The Marion Center School District has notified parents about a potential realignment that the district is considering. In a letter posted to the school district's website, the board is considering a p...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2024

PENNVEST LOAN COMING TO INDIANA COUNTY TO HELP WASTEWATER PLANT PROJECT
A $2 million low-interest loan from PENNVEST will come to Indiana County. In a joint news release from State Senator Joe Pittman and State Representative Jim Struzzi, the low interest loan will be use...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2024

PSP REPORTS MISSING TEEN FOUND
State police report that two Conemaugh Township teens were found safe and sound. The two 17-year-olds, Jade Best and Robert Collins, were reported missing by their parents yesterday after they did not...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 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











