Category Archives: Local News

PENNDOT ISSUES ADVISORIES FOR WINTER STORM
PennDOT is advising motorists to be careful this weekend during the severe winter weather. Representatives with PennDOT District 10 remind motorists to slow down, pay attention and use caution if trav...
Hometown2 Jan 23, 2026

OFFICIALS ADVISE PA RESIDENTS TO BE SMART WHEN USING ALTERNATIVE HEATING METHODS
As the winter storm approaches, officials across Pennsylvania are asking residents to be smart when using alternative heating methods in the event of power outages. Generators are often used during po...
Hometown2 Jan 23, 2026

COMMUNITY EVENT CONCERNING HOMER CITY GAS POWER PLANT AND AI DATA CENTER POSTPONED
The incoming snowstorm this weekend has forced the cancellation of an event at the Indiana Theater concerning the Homer City Redevelopment project. The group Concerned Residents of Western PA, also kn...
Hometown2 Jan 23, 2026

MORE INFORMATION RELEASED ON NEAR-FATAL STABBING WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN INDIANA
At a news conference today, Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl released more information on a stabbing last night that nearly killed a female victim. Police arrested 30-year-old Detroien Trezm...
Hometown4 Jan 22, 2026

TWO MAIN SCENARIOS FOR UPCOMING WINTER STORM
Similar to earlier this week we are still looking at two main scenarios for the upcoming winter storm. Steadier snowfall is expected to begin Saturday afternoon and evening and continue into Monday.Sc...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

CAR ROLLS OVER ON ROUTE 286
No one was hurt in a rollover crash this morning on Route 286 in White Township. (Photos provided by Indiana Fire Association) That crash was reported at 11:27 this morning near Zehner Road. Indiana F...
Hometown2 Jan 22, 2026

HOUSE POLICY COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON RURAL HEALTHCARE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Earlier today, the PA House Republican Policy Committee met for a hearing at the Hilton Garden Inn in Indiana to discuss problems and solutions for rural healthcare. Topics ranged from what is being d...
Hometown2 Jan 22, 2026

WINTER STORM WATCH - BE PREPARED
From the US National Weather Service - Sat Night - Mon Morning We're still 2.5 days out from onset, but the probability of significant impacts in our area from a Winter Storm Saturday night through ea...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS BACK-TO-BACK IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
Two vehicle accidents were reported within minutes of each other in White Township this morning. The first was reported at 8:30 am for a location along Wayne Avenue, with Indiana Fire Association resp...
Hometown4 Jan 22, 2026

BALTIMORE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER BREAK-IN AND ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
A Maryland man was taken into custody by Indiana Borough Police yesterday in connection with a break-in. 30-year-old Detroien Trezmen Hobbs of Baltimore was arrested on charges of attempted homicide, ...
Hometown4 Jan 22, 2026












