Category Archives: Local News

TROOPERS INVESTIGATING BURGLARY OF YOUNG TOWNSHIP GAS WELL SITE
State police are investigating a burglary that took place in November near Young Township. Troopers say on November 13, employees with Diversified Energy reported a burglary at a company gas well site...
Renda Media Apr 30, 2024

CAMP CADET APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Teens interested in attending the State Police Camp Cadet program this summer have another chance to register, as the deadline for the program has been extended. State police say that applications for...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

BRUSH FIRE AMONG THREE CALLS FOR INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON MONDAY
Monday was another quiet day for Indiana County first responders after an active weekend, but activity yesterday included the 28th brush fire call for Indiana County this year. That brush fire was rep...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

PSP INVESTIGATING DIESEL FUEL THEFT IN CLARKSBURG
State police investigating the theft of diesel fuel at the Sunoco gas station in Clarksburg. Police say the thefts happened on April 18th, 21st and 28th in the early-morning hours. The two suspects we...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

PENNDOT REMINDS PEOPLE OF LAWS CONCERNING HIGHWAY-CONNECTED DRIVEWAYS
PennDOT is issuing a reminder to property owners that if planned property improvements include building or modifying a driveway connected to a state highway, a highway occupancy permit must be obtaine...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2024

RESIDENTS WARNED ABOUT FAKE ARREST WARRANT TEXT
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi is alerting residents of a fake text making its rounds. In a Facebook post, Manzi said residents are reporting texts stating that a warrant is out for the...
Renda Media Apr 29, 2024

POLICE REPORTS: DUI, THEFT
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE A Philadelphia woman was charged by Indiana Borough Police following an incident Sunday morning. Police say they conducted a traffic stop around 1:07 AM in the 600 block of Phil...
Renda Media Apr 29, 2024

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS, ODOR INVESTIGATION CALLS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
After a busy day on Saturday, first responders had only three calls over the last 24 hours. The first call of the day was for a carbon monoxide alarm on Rice Avenue in Indiana Borough. That brought ou...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2024

MAN CONVICTED OF 1984 MURDER OF HIS WIFE DUE FOR RELIEF HEARING TODAY
A man convicted of the murder of his wife in 1984 will be back in Indiana County Court today for a post-conviction relief act hearing. 69-year-old Dennis Wayne Sipos was found guilty of criminal homic...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2024

IUP TO HOLD "CHALK ON THE WALK" EVENT ON WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday, IUP will see some artwork on the sidewalks of the Oak Grove as the annual "Chalk on the Walk" will take place. The event, also known as the IUP Sidewalk Commentary Contest, will allow st...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 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.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM









