Category Archives: Local News

SHAPIRO SIGNS FIRST EXECUTIVE ORDER AS GOVERNOR
Newly established Governor Josh Shapiro signed his first executive order on Wednesday, marking his first action in office. According to an announcement, Executive Order 2023-03 states that, effective ...
Renda Media Jan 20, 2023

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD PRESENTED WITH POSITIVE ACHIEVEMENT STATISTICS
On Thursday, the Homer-Center School Board heard from some teachers concerning achievement among students in the district. The district's Data and PIIC teams held a presentation on the recent statisti...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

ROSSITER MAN PLEADS NO CONTEST TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR
A Rossiter man pleaded no contest to charges related to sexual assault of a minor on Thursday. Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said in a news release that 41-year-old Jacob Miller entere...
Renda Media Jan 19, 2023

INDIANA COUNTY SHERIFF, STAFFERS RECEIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR
The Indiana County Sheriffs were recently recognized by a law enforcement publication for the office's community outreach efforts. Indiana County Sheriff Bob Fyock, his deputies and the office staff w...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

BILL TO ELIMINATE RULE FOR TEACHERS WEARING RELIGIOUS GARB, ICONS PASSES SENATE
A bill that repeals a portion of the state school code concerning teachers wearing religious garb or icons in school passed the Senate by a unanimous vote on Wednesday. Senate Bill 84 would eliminate ...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

BLAIRSVILLE MAN FACES CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH VEHICLE THEFT
Blairsville Borough Police have charged a man following an incident in December. Police say that 41-year-old Christopher Reynolds of Blairsville faces charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, r...
Renda Media Jan 19, 2023

STATE POLICE CHARGE MAN IN CONNECTION WITH CRASH LAST SATURDAY
State police announced charges were filed in connection with a crash on Kittanning Avenue in Wayne Township. State police from the Kittanning Barracks reported that on January 14th, 44-year-old Michae...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

IUP SIGNS DUAL ADMISSION AGREEMENT WITH HACC
IUP has signed another dual admission agreement with Harrisburg Area Community College. Under the terms of the agreement, students enrolled at HACC who plan on completing a bachelor's degree at IUP wi...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN DOLLAR GENERAL THEFT
Indiana Borough Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect in a theft that happened in late December in the borough. Police were called out to the Dollar General store in the 400 Block of...
Hometown2 Jan 19, 2023

BURRELL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPOINT NEW SUPERVISOR
On Wednesday night, the Burrell Township Supervisors appointed a new supervisor to take over for one who resigned his position last month. Supervisor Larry Henry stepped down in December, and current ...
Hometown2 Jan 18, 2023

Christmas Spending
How much do you plan to spend on Christmas gifts this year compared to last year?
A lot more
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The same
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Voting Ends: Dec 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM











