Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA MAN DUE IN COURT TODAY TO ENTER PLEAS IN DRUG CASE
An Indiana man charged in relation with a drug bust in early 2021 will be in court today to enter his plea in the case. 24-year-old Toby Takach is due before Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bian...
Hometown2 Jun 08, 2023

CLYMER BOROUGH COUNCILMAN RESIGNS
On Wednesday, Clymer Borough Council accepted with regret the resignation of Councilman Jeff Gromley. Gromley said in his letter of resignation that he is leaving the post because work is forcing him ...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

LOCAL EXPERTS REACT TO CODE RED AIR QUALITY ALERT
Local health experts are offering reaction to Pennsylvania being put under a Code Red Air Quality Alert. Under this type of alert, air quality conditions are considered unhealthy for everyone, and mor...
Renda Media Jun 07, 2023

UPDATE: PENNSYLVANIA UNDER A CODE RED AIR QUALITY ALERT
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has put the entire state of Pennsylvania under a Code Red Air Quality Action Alert. Yesterday, the county was not under any alert status, but We...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

AT LEAST ONE INJURED IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP CRASH
At least one person was hurt in a crash this morning in Cherryhill Township. Cherryhill Township firefighters, Citizens' Ambulance and state police were summoned around 7:45 this morning for a near he...
Renda Media Jun 07, 2023

HOMER CITY BOROUGH MANAGER ASKING FOR VOLUNTARY WATER CUTBACKS
The Homer City Borough Manager is asking residents to be mindful of their water use. At last night's meeting of Borough Council, Manager Rob Nymick said that while the state has not enacted any drough...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

WORK ON MARTIN ROAD RESUMES TODAY
White Township road crews will be back at work today on Martin Road. Work will continue today through 4:00 PM as crews work on repairing some storm water drains in the northern half of Martin Road. Th...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

STRUZZI PRAISING HOUSE REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEE FOR HEARINGS CONCERNING RGGI
State Representative Jim Struzzi is praising the House Republican Policy Committee for scheduling hearings concerning Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget. The committee will focus on how the budge...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

MARION CENTER FARM PART OF THE SIXTH PENNSYLVANIA ICE CREAM TRAIL
An Indiana County dairy farm is part of the annual Ice Cream Trail put together by the State Department of Tourism. This year marks the sixth year for the program meant to promote state dairy farms. T...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

BRUSH FIRE, ALARM ACTIVATION REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
While conditions were ripe for wildfires in Indiana County, only one brush fire was reported by Indiana County 911. That call was at 12:54 along Parkwood Road in Young Township. The Iselin-West Lebano...
Hometown2 Jun 07, 2023

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









