Category Archives: Local News

PA LT. GOVERNOR TO SPEAK AT INDIANA COUNTY NAACP EVENT
The Indiana County NAACP has announced that Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor will be the guest speaker at this Saturday's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Program and Fellowship Luncheon. ...
Hometown2 Jan 08, 2024

FLU CASES CONTINUE TO SURGE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania's flu count continues its upward surge while RSV cases are declining. The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in the latest state report is 47,358, an increase of 16,669. It rose by 11,426 ...
Hometown1 Jan 07, 2024

COACH NEGOTIATIONS SCHEDULED THIS WEEK
After last meeting in November, negotiators working on a new contract for coaches in the State System of Higher Education are scheduled to sit down for talks again this week. They will hold sessions o...
Hometown1 Jan 07, 2024

PUC AUDIT OF PAWC HIGHLIGHTS CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS
The state Public Utility Commission recently released its audit report on Pennsylvania American Water Company, highlighting 31 improvements the utility could make to its operations. Key findings inclu...
Hometown1 Jan 07, 2024

WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR SNOW STORM
Forecasters are saying that some parts of Indiana County will see some significant snowfall this weekend, while others will also have to contend with heavier precipitation and ice. The National Weathe...
Hometown2 Jan 06, 2024

POLICE REPORTS: SHOPLIFTING, ASSAULT AT SCI-PINE GROVE
PSP-INDIANA Three people have been charged with trying to steal from the Walmart in White Township late last month. State police were called to the store at 4:05 PM last Saturday, December 30th on a c...
Hometown2 Jan 06, 2024

PA FARM SHOW OPENS TODAY IN HARRISBURG
Opening weekend for the Pennsylvania farm show is upon us. The 108th annual event begins today and lasts through January 13th at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. In addition to lea...
Hometown2 Jan 06, 2024

LONGTIME COUNTY CHIEF DEPUTY RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
One of Indiana County's longest officials is stepping away following three decades of service. Chief Deputy Loretta Lentz announced her retirement earlier this month, just days after surpassing her 30...
Renda Media Jan 05, 2024

ONE CHARGED FOLLOWING THURSDAY CRASH IN INDIANA BOROUGH
One person was charged following a crash Thursday evening in Indiana Borough. Police say they responded to the 200 block of Philadelphia Street around 9:14 PM for a crash involving two vehicles. Witne...
Renda Media Jan 05, 2024

PENNDOT PREPARING FOR WINTER STORM
PennDOT is preparing for a strong winter storm that is expected to hit the area tomorrow. District 10 of PennDOT, which covers Indiana, Jefferson, Armstrong, Butler and Clarion counties, is following ...
Hometown2 Jan 05, 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











