Category Archives: Local News

SUPREME COURT REJECTS ANOTHER WEISS APPEAL
Without comment, the State Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Ronald Weiss, meaning his retrial for the 1978 murder of teenager Barbara Bruzda of Tunnelton can move forward. Weiss was convicted of ...
Hometown1 Apr 21, 2024

PITTMAN UNCERTAIN THAT CARBON SEQUESTRATION IS THE ANSWER
Senator Joe Pittman isn't fully convinced that carbon capture sequestration is a viable solution for the energy industry in Pennsylvania, but he's willing to give it a try. The Senate has passed legis...
Hometown1 Apr 21, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP BRIDGE PROJECT RESUMES MONDAY
A major bridge and highway project resumes in Indiana County tomorrow and drivers should take note of possible delays. The Twolick Creek Project on Route 422 will restart after its winter shutdown. Wo...
Hometown1 Apr 21, 2024

ACTIVE SATURDAY NIGHT FOR SOME AREA FIREFIGHTERS
Indiana County firefighters had a calm Saturday until the evening hours. Then the action picked up. Iselin/West Lebanon firefighters responded to a brush fire along Hemlock Road in South Bend Township...
Hometown1 Apr 21, 2024

BERTUZZI COURT CASES ON THE SCHEDULE
The subject of a police search last week is due in court tomorrow and in the coming weeks for a number of cases. Jury selection for two DUI cases against 44-year-old Randy Wilson Bertuzzi is scheduled...
Hometown1 Apr 21, 2024

MINOR INJURIES REPORTED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP CRASH
Injuries were reported in a crash involving two vehicles Friday evening near Homer City. Indiana County 911 dispatched Homer City Fire Department and Citizens' Ambulance to the intersection of Route 1...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2024

STRUCTURE FIRES, OTHER INCIDENTS REPORTED ON FRIDAY
Along with the crash in Center Township, Friday was a busy day for area first responders. Two structure fires were reported within three hours of each other. The first was along North 6th Street in In...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2024

JURY SELECTION SCHEDULED FOR FINAL SUSPECT IN CARRIAGE HOUSE SHOOTING
Jury selection for the final suspect involved in the 2020 fatal shooting at Carriage House Apartments is scheduled for this week. Court documents show 23-year-old Isaiah Moore will have his jury selec...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2024

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT HOLDS STEADY FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry announced that the state's unemployment rate once again held steady over the previous month. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stayed at 3.4 per...
Renda Media Apr 20, 2024

TURNPIKE COMMISSION WARNS DRIVERS OF E-ZPASS SCAM
Drivers enrolled in Pennsylvania's E-ZPass program are being warned about a new phishing scam that targets account holders through text message. Officials with the PA Turnpike say account holders will...
Renda Media Apr 20, 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









