Category Archives: Local News

3 OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW WEDNESDAY?
From the US National Weather Service Here's a view of the probability of more than 3 inches of snow (Winter Weather Advisory criteria) for Wednesday night through Thursday. Probabilities are highest a...
Renda Media Jan 12, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD HEARS PROPOSAL FOR BUDGET CUTS EQUAL TO ANY TAX HIKE
At the start of Monday night's meeting, the Indiana School Board heard a proposal concerning the 2026-27 budget. At the start of the meeting, board member Walter Schroth proposed a motion to be added ...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

PRECIPITATION RETURNS TUESDAY, CHANGES LATER IN THE WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather settles in today and tomorrow, but rain returns Tuesday night into Wednesday and a cold front brings dropping temperatures and a changeover to snow Wed...
Renda Media Jan 12, 2026

HOMER-CENTER SUPERINTENDENT DISCUSSES CLASS SIZES, COMMUNICATION CONCERNING HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
As the Homer City Redevelopment project looms in the distance, the Homer-Center School District is preparing for any potential impact from the project. Superintendent Ralph Cecere was asked if the dis...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

TRAFFIC DELAYS, STOPPAGES EXPECTED ON NEW SALINA BRIDGE TODAY
Traffic delays and stoppages are expected today in the area of the new Salina Bridge between Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties. Work is continuing today to demolish the old Salina Bridge. It's part ...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

AMERICA 250 PA KICKOFF EVENT PLANNED FOR INDIANA COUNTY
This Friday will be the first of many parties to kick off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The America 250 PA group will start holding gatherings on January 1...
Hometown2 Jan 12, 2026

SNOW STILL A FACTOR THIS EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Here is a radar update to cover the rest of the evening. Expect a few instances of visibility below 3 miles but snow showers will be less intense through the rest ...
Renda Media Jan 11, 2026

RADAR UPDATE ON SNOW
From the US National Weather Service Most of the snow showers are now in the Appalachian ridges (Indiana, Westmoreland, and Fayette Counties). The horizontal banding will likely produce higher localiz...
Renda Media Jan 11, 2026

WEISS COMPETENCY HEARING RE-SCHEDULED
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has rescheduled an evidentiary hearing for Ronald Weiss for February 18th. The hearing to determine Weiss's competency to stand trial for murder was origin...
Hometown1 Jan 11, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ACTIVE ON SATURDAY
It was an active Saturday for Indiana County's first responders, with calls including utility lines down on Old Indiana Road in Burrell Township. Blairsville and Blacklick fire departments responded. ...
Hometown1 Jan 11, 2026












