Category Archives: Local News

CENTER TOWNSHIP REORGANIZES, APPROVES CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY BRIDGE REMOVAL
The Center Township Supervisors held their reorganization and regular meeting Monday night. Matt Housholder was named the chairman of the board, while Paul Colgan was named Vice Chairman, and Jim Benc...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2024

NEW LEADERSHIP SELECTED FOR INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL
On Monday night, Indiana Borough Council and Mayor Bill Simmons elected a new council president and vice president. After a tie vote of 4-4 between Luke Debuyser and Peter Broad, borough Mayor William...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2024

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL REORGANIZES, HEARS CONCERNS ABOUT 119/56 INTERSECTION
The Homer City Borough Council heard concerns about the Route 119/56 intersection during their meeting Tuesday night. Joe Izzei, Sr., brought forth concerns from residents saying that coal trucks were...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2024

BABY KENZIE FIRST BORN AT IRMC IN 2024
From IRMC Welcome to 2024, Baby Martin! Kenzie Rae Martin was the first baby born at IRMC's It's a Wonderful New Life Maternity Center in 2024. Kenzie, born in the early evening of January 1st, weighe...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2024

THREE REAPPOINTED TO IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
Three people were reappointed to IUP's Council of Trustees on Tuesday. University officials announced the Pennsylvania Senate confirmed new service terms for Laurie Kuzneski, David Osikowicz and Natha...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2024

WHITE TOWNSHIP KICKS OFF SLATE OF LOCAL REORGANIZATION MEETINGS
The White Township Supervisors met for their reorganization meeting Tuesday afternoon, and no changes were made to those holding executive positions. Gail McCauley was unanimously re-elected as chairp...
Renda Media Jan 02, 2024

STRUCTURE FIRE, CRASH, FIRE ALARM REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy for the first day of the new year. A structure fire was reported late yesterday along Route 422 East in Pine Township. The Pine Township, Cherryhill Township, Vintondale and...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2024

INDIANA COUNTY COURTS TO HOLD SENTENCING HEARINGS TODAY
For the first day of the year for Indiana County's Courts of Common Pleas, there are a few sentencing hearings on the schedule. Three of those hearings are for 46-year-old Michael Scot Buterbaugh of P...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2024

CENTER TOWNSHIP, INDIANA BOROUGH TO REORGANIZE TONIGHT
Two municipal governments will reorganize tonight. Indiana Borough Council will hold their reorganization meeting at 6:30 to choose a new borough council president and vice president. After the reorga...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 2024

POLAR PLUNGE ANOTHER SUCCESS
The 12th annual Polar Plunge in Blairsville was a success on Monday. While for many years the fundraising event would benefit an individual who needs assistance, this year's plunge benefited the Swift...
Hometown2 Jan 02, 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.
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