Category Archives: Local News

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR ATHENA AWARDS
The Indiana County ATHENA award recipients and the Chamber of Commerce have announced that they are now accepting applications for this year's ATHENA awards. Community businesses, organizations, schoo...
Hometown2 Jul 14, 2026

RIBBON CUTTING HELD FOR REBRANDING OF LOCAL HOSPICE CARE FACILITY
A ribbon cutting was held today for the rebranding of a local hospice care facility. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce held the ceremony to celebrate the rebranding of Adoration Hospice, formerly...
Hometown4 Jul 14, 2026

EXPECTED MAX TEMPS, HEAT INDICES FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Here is the Max Temperatures and Max Heat Index values expected for today. Heat indices are not expected to reach Heat Advisory criteria, but Code Orange has been ...
Renda Media Jul 14, 2026

GAS PRICES HOLDING STEADY IN PENNSYLVANIA
Gas prices across the state hold steady while the national average starts to go up once again. The national average has gone up by six cents to $3.85 a gallon this morning, according to AAA. The reaso...
Hometown2 Jul 14, 2026

PENNDOT ANNOUNCES PIPE PROJECT FOR DERRY TOWNSHIP
PennDOT District 12, which serves Westmoreland County, is announcing a pipe replacement project in Derry Township. The work is scheduled to start July 20th at 7:00 AM and wrap up by the end of August....
Hometown2 Jul 14, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL SUNDAY URGES STATE HOUSE TO ACT ON NEW MURDER SENTENCING STRUCTURE BEFORE JULY DEADLINE
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging the state House to act before a July 24 deadline to address sentencing for second-degree murder convictions. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Sup...
Hometown4 Jul 14, 2026

RIBBON CUTTING TO BE HELD FOR HOSPICE CARE FACILITY REBRANDING
A ribbon cutting will be held today for the rebranding of a local hospice care facility. The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce will hold the ceremony to celebrate the rebranding of Adoration Hospice,...
Hometown4 Jul 14, 2026

GREENSBURG MAN DUE IN COURT IN CONNECTION WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
A Greensburg man is due in court today in connection with an attempted homicide in 2023. Court documents show that 38-year-old Michael Aaron Whitfield faces two counts of attempted homicide, aggravate...
Hometown4 Jul 14, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD, ADMINISTRATION HONORS THOSE WHO SAVED LIFE AT MACK POOL
At Monday night's meeting, the Indiana School Board and administration honored the two district students instrumental in saving the life of a boy at Mack Park Pool. Superintendent Rob Heinrich present...
Hometown2 Jul 13, 2026

CLYMER BOROUGH APPOINTS JOSHUA HAYES TO COUNCIL
Monday morning, Clymer Borough Council appointed Joshua Hayes as the newest member of council. Hayes was sworn in immediately following his appointment. He is a Clymer resident with a background in fi...
Hometown4 Jul 13, 2026

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









