Category Archives: Local News

APSCUF PRESIDENT CALL OUT COACH NEGOTIATORS FOR POOR CONDUCT
The president of APSCUF told the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors last week that coaches at the state-owned universities are not being treated fairly in contract talks, and he quest...
Hometown1 Feb 11, 2024

STATE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PEOPLES GAS DAMAGES SETTLEMENT IN ROBINSON
The state Public Utility Commission will publish a proposed settlement between Peoples Natural Gas Company and homeowners in West Wheatfield Township, seeking public comment and allowing parties not c...
Hometown1 Feb 11, 2024

STRUZZI FRUSTRATED THAT NEW OVERDOSE PROGRAM IS TIED UP WITH RED TAPE
State Representative Jim Struzzi is getting fed up with delays in implementing a state program to address drug overdose deaths across the commonwealth. At a meeting last week of the State House Human ...
Hometown1 Feb 11, 2024

FLU CONTINUES TO WEAKEN IN PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA COUNTY
Flu cases in Pennsylvania dropped last week from 7,714 new cases to 7,643. That's a decrease of 71 in the most recent week for which statistics are available. The state Health Department says Type A f...
Hometown1 Feb 11, 2024

TWO HURT AS CAR CRASHES INTO HOUSE IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Indiana Borough this morning. Police chief Justin Schawl said that officers were called out at 2:26 AM to the 100 block of Philadelphia Street. A...
Hometown2 Feb 10, 2024

BRUSH FIRE CALLS, CRASHES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Friday turned into a busy day for first responders as they dealt with different incidents throughout the day. At 2:12 PM, crews from the Marion Center and Commodore Fire Departments were called out to...
Hometown2 Feb 10, 2024

OFFICIALS ASK FOR NO DRINKING AND DRIVING DURING SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
Officials are asking those who will take part in Super Bowl parties this weekend to avoid drinking and driving. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration says that there is a spike in the...
Hometown2 Feb 10, 2024

NO VALENTINE'S DAY DISPENSATION ON ASH WEDNESDAY
If you are a catholic and are looking forward to a romantic meal on Valentine's Day, you will have to make your meal either with fish or a vegetarian option. This year marks the rare occasion where St...
Hometown2 Feb 10, 2024

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD
An Indiana man is charged with theft in an access device fraud case that goes back to 2022. Police have charged 38-year-old Daniel Wetzel in connection with the investigation. Police determined that f...
Hometown2 Feb 10, 2024

INDIANA MAN ARRESTED, CHARGED FOLLOWING THEFT INVESTIGATION
An Indiana man was charged with theft following an investigation that opened in January. Indiana Borough Police were informed of an instance of theft and access device fraud, and upon investigating, d...
Renda Media Feb 09, 2024

RT 22 BIKE-PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
The long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge across Route 22 is now open! What do you think?
I love it! It will help bring more economic activity to Indiana County!
I love it! It's much needed for the safety of folks to link the trails and access both sides of that busy highway.
I love it for both of the reasons listed above (as long as they maintain it.)
It's not going to be the economic boon they're saying it will be.
Not enough people will use it to have an effect on safety.
It will not be maintained and will fall into disuse rather quickly.
Voting Ends: Jul 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM









