Category Archives: Local News

BRIDGE IN BLAIRSVILLE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
A bridge in Blairsville has been blocked off due to flooding. In an announcement from Blairsville Borough Police, Bairdstown Bridge that carries West Market Street over the Conemaugh River was closed ...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR MARION CENTER TODAY
Penelec will have a planned power outage for Marion Center area today. Reports say that the outage will run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM today. No word yet for the reason of the outage. Marion Center Fire ...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

BOWEN TO RETURN TO COURT FOR PCRA HEARING
A man convicted of murder in the third degree is back in court today for a post-conviction relief act hearing. 47-year-old Dwight Darnell Bowen was convicted of killing a fellow prisoner at SCI Pine G...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY FOR MAN WHO LED POLICE ON A CHASE
A Westmoreland County man who allegedly led police on a chase in Indiana County in November is due for a preliminary hearing today. 34-year-old Terry Ely, Jr. of Westmoreland City, is facing four coun...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

POLICE REPORTS: HARASSMENT, THEFT
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE Indiana Borough Police have charged an Indiana woman with simple assault and harassment. Police say that at 8:05 PM on Saturday were called out to a home in the 1300 block of Ch...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER LIFTED FOR MAWC CUSTOMERS
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has lifted its mandatory water conservation order for those served by the Beaver Run Reservoir, which includes part of Westmoreland and Indiana Counties....
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2024

PITTMAN SKEPTICAL OF SHAPIRO PROPOSAL TO INCREASE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
State Senator Joe Pittman has issued a statement that is skeptical of Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed increase in state funding for public transportation. Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing a 282-mil...
Hometown2 Jan 29, 2024

AMANDA STEINER NAMED CYS ADMINISTRATOR
Following an extensive search, Indiana County's Children and Youth Services and the county's Board of Commissioners appointed Amanda Steiner as the new CYS Administrator. Currently serving as the Yout...
Renda Media Jan 29, 2024

FCB PRESIDENT, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER NAMED TO TOP 100 LIST
First Commonwealth Bank's President and Chief Revenue Officer Jane Grebenc has been named to the Top 100 People List from Pennsylvania Business Central. Grebenc was selected for the list by a special ...
Hometown2 Jan 29, 2024

GAME COMMISSION GIVES PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO 2024-25 HUNTING AND TRAPPING DATES
Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania Game Commission gave preliminary approval to the 2024-25 hunting and trapping seasons. Archery deer season across the state would start October 5th and run until Nov...
Renda Media Jan 29, 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









