Category Archives: Local News

PEOPLES GAS RATE INCREASE SOUTHWEST PA HEARINGS BEGIN THIS WEEK
The Public Utility Commission's Southwestern Pennsylvania hearings for Peoples Gas Company's rate increase request begin this week. The nearest hearings to Indiana County are on Tuesday in Johnstown a...
Hometown1 May 31, 2026

MULTIPLE FIRE COMPANIES SENT TO WHITE TOWNSHIP MOTEL
Five fire companies were called out this morning for a reported fire at a motel in White Township. The call went out at 9:43 for the Days Inn on Plaza Drive near Walmart for a structure fire. Indiana ...
Hometown2 May 30, 2026

CAR, BOX TRUCK INVOLVED IN CRASH ON ROUTE 22 SATURDAY MORNING
Black Lick and Blairsville fire crews were called into action this morning for a two-vehicle crash on Route 22. Indiana County 911 sent the two departments at 5:10 this morning to the intersection at ...
Hometown2 May 30, 2026

MULTIPLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS CALLED FOR ALARM AT INDIANA APARTMENT BUILDING
Indiana firefighters have released more information on a fire call yesterday that prompted response from multiple departments. Indiana County 911 sent the Indiana, Homer City, Creekside, Clymer and Co...
Hometown2 May 30, 2026

NEW FLORENCE MAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT
A New Florence man was sentenced in Indiana County Court yesterday on charges of theft. Court documents say 55-year-old Michael Young of New Florence was ordered to serve two months to a day less than...
Hometown2 May 30, 2026

IUP PROVOST AND VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PRESENTS AT HEALTHCARE SUMMIT
IUP's Provost and Vice President for academic affairs was invited to present at the PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Healthcare Summit earlier this month. Dr. Laura Luetkehans was part of a panel...
Hometown2 May 30, 2026

DRY IS THE WORD FOR A WHILE
From the US National Weather Service Minimal chance of rain for the next 7 days. In fact, the chance of rain in Indiana doesn't exceed 35 percent again until June 12. Go enjoy the sunshine!
Renda Media May 29, 2026

FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY WITH FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS THURSDAY, STUCTURE FIRE FRIDAY MORNING
First responders were kept busy yesterday with multiple calls for service, including four vehicle accidents. The first was reported at 11:30 a.m. on Route 286 East in Green Township. Commodore and Cly...
Hometown4 May 29, 2026

GAS PRICES COME DOWN SLIGHTLY ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvanians are seeing a little bit of relief at the gas pumps this week. That's according to AAA, who says the average price for a gallon of gas in the commonwealth is $4.53 as of this morning. Th...
Hometown4 May 29, 2026

DRUG INVESTIGATION SUSPECT TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
A suspect in a drug investigation from 2022 will be sentenced today in Indiana County Court. Court documents show 64-year-old Charles Wilcox of Northern Cambria pleaded guilty in January of this year ...
Hometown2 May 29, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











