Category Archives: Local News

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER FIRE ALARM CONTRACT, ELEMENTARY BOOK POLICY
The River Valley School Board will meet tonight and consider an agreement with a fire alarm company. On the proposed agenda is an agreement for $574.53 a year for Johnson Controls Fire Alarm Protectio...
Hometown2 Nov 25, 2025

PITTMAN ISSUES STATEMENT SUPPORTING "STRONG, ROBUST TRANSPORTATION NETWORK"
State Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman has issued a statement on his party's support for a strong and robust transportation network across Pennsylvania. In his comments, the Senator focused on a bil...
Hometown2 Nov 25, 2025

POSSIBLE LAKE EFFECT SNOW, LOW WIND CHILLS COMING FOR THANKSGIVING, BLACK FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Our weather pattern is making a dramatic shift starting Thanksgiving and into Friday with a passing cold front. Get ready for bitter cold and the return of lake-ef...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2025

ROSSITER WOMAN INJURED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON 119
A Rossiter woman was taken to the hospital with suspected minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Route 119 in Young Township, Jefferson County, according to state police. Troopers say Wa...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2025

WHEN WILL THE RAIN ARRIVE?
From the US National Weather Service Dry conditions are hanging tough right now, making it hard for rain to break through. Look out for the best chance of showers coming just before or right after day...
Renda Media Nov 24, 2025

FRONT TO USHER IN COLDER THANKSGIVING, BLACK FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service We currently expect a strong cold front to cross on Wednesday - which should be pretty obvious from this table! Mild and wet conditions late tonight into Wednesday...
Renda Media Nov 24, 2025

IUP ALUM NAMED EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE FOR PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC COLLEGE
An IUP alum and an Indiana native has joined the school's proposed college of osteopathic medicine as its new executive in residence. (Photo Courtesy of IUP) Nationally recognized healthcare executive...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2025

STATE GAS PRICE AVERAGE TAKES SLIGHT DIP AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING TRAVEL PERIOD
As people get ready to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, the average price of gas in Pennsylvania is going downward. The average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania this morning according to Tr...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2025

TWO CRASHES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON SUNDAY
Two vehicle accidents were reported last night by Indiana County 911. The first was along Gresko Road in Cherryhill Township at 8:12 PM. The crash brought out Clymer Fire Department along with Citizen...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2025

DOG LICENSES TO GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK
Annual dog licenses for the 2026 year will be available for purchase starting next Monday. Dogs must be licensed at the point of adoption or purchase, or at three months of age if no transfer of owner...
Hometown2 Nov 24, 2025

Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Keep it the way it is. No ID of any kind required.
Some sort of ID required
Photo ID, with exceptions for religious purposes
Strict photo ID, no exceptions
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM











