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FORMER INDIANA EDUCATOR, IUP SPORTS HALL OF FAMER THOMAS CAMPISANO DIES
A former Indiana School District Educator and IUP Sports Hall of Famer has passed away. Thomas E. Campisano died on Friday, March 10th. A native of Indiana, he entered the U.S. Army after graduating f...
Hometown2 Mar 11, 2023

RED CROSS ADVISES TESTING SMOKE ALARMS WHEN CHANGING CLOCKS
Tomorrow is the start of Daylight Saving Time, and the American Red Cross is reminding people of a safety routine that should be followed when the clocks are adjusted. The Red Cross says that when we ...
Hometown2 Mar 11, 2023

CITIZENS AMBULANCE LOOKING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MATCH CHALLENGE
The challenge is on to try to get new memberships and donations for Citizens' Ambulance to help them get matching grant money in what's being called "JoJo's Challenge". Between now and April 30th, any...
Hometown2 Mar 11, 2023

WHITE TWP REC DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR INFO ON VANDALS
White Township's rec department is investigating an incident reported in White's Woods. White Township Recreation Director Ryan Shaffer confirmed that some damage was reported to some of the trees in ...
Hometown2 Mar 11, 2023

PMSD, PMEA REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Students in the Penns Manor School District are in class today as the district and the union representing its teachers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. No details on the contract ...
Hometown2 Mar 10, 2023

MARCH COULD BE A FINANCIAL BOON TO INDIANA COUNTY
The month of March has become a busy one in Indiana County with several events on tap, and that is expected to bring a lot of money into the county. This weekend will be the start of several events th...
Hometown2 Mar 10, 2023

HOUSE FIRE, FIRE ALARM ONLY 911 CALLS REPORTED ON THURSDAY
First responders had a quiet day on Thursday with only two calls reported, but one was for a fire last night in Buffington Township. The Vintondale, Brush Valley, Armagh/East Wheatfield, and New Flore...
Hometown2 Mar 10, 2023

CHANGES COMING SOON TO THE MEDICAID AND CHIP PROGRAMS
Changes are coming soon to the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program in Pennsylvania and state officials are reminding everyone about those changes. Coronavirus flexibilities that were put ...
Hometown2 Mar 10, 2023

PENNDOT, STC SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT FOR 12-YEAR PROGRAM UPDATE
PennDOT is inviting the public to give feedback on transportation in the Commonwealth, with one of those methods being an online survey. Every two years, the state transportation commission and PennDO...
Hometown2 Mar 10, 2023

RIVER VALLEY SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE PART IN US-CZECH BUSINESS FORUM
River Valley Superintendent Philip Martell has been invited to give a speech at the US-Czech Business Forum later this month. Martell will be joined by Marek Hahn of the Pittsburgh-based cybersecurity...
Hometown2 Mar 09, 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









