Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM 88-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
An Indiana woman was charged with theft following an investigation by State Police that dated back to last year. Troopers from the Indiana barracks have charged 35-year-old Jacqueline Elise Caylor wit...
Hometown2 Mar 09, 2023

PA SENATE VOTES TO BAN TIKTOK FROM GOVERNMENT NETWORKS, DEVICES
A bill that would ban TikTok from state-owned networks and devices has passed the state senate. By a unanimous vote, the senate approved Senate Bill 379 and sent it on to the state house for a vote. T...
Hometown2 Mar 09, 2023

NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSED DURING PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
On Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board heard from district citizens, employees and students concerning the ongoing teachers contract negotiations. Most in attendance were hopeful that tomorr...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 2023

FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY WITH TWO ACCIDENTS IN HOMER CITY AREA ON WEDNESDAY
Homer City firefighters were busy on Wednesday as they tended to two vehicle accidents, including one where a car hit a pedestrian. The first accident was reported by Indiana County 911 at 3:20 PM nea...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 2023

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS DISCUSS PICKLEBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT
The White Township Supervisors received good news regarding the resurfacing of pickleball courts during their meeting Wednesday afternoon. Township Manager Chris Anderson asked for the board to consid...
Renda Media Mar 08, 2023

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ARP TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND
At a meeting Wednesday morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a transfer of American Rescue Plan Act funds into the county's general fund budget. The transfer total came to $6,996,744.48 a...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 2023

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE HANDLE TWO CRASHES, PUBLIC INTOXICATION ON TUESDAY
Blairsville Borough Police responded to three incidents on Tuesday. Two were vehicle accidents while one was an incident of public drunkenness. Officers responded to a crash along Indiana Avenue aroun...
Renda Media Mar 08, 2023

RED CROSS AMAZED WITH GENEROSITY OF INDIANA COUNTY AT BLOOD DRIVES
While the need for blood remains prevalent, the American Red Cross has said that they are happy with the recent turnout for blood drives in Indiana County. The American Red Cross says that over the la...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 2023

PENNS MANOR STRIKE CONTINUES AS TALKS BREAK OFF
No agreement was reached between the Penns Manor School District and the Penns Manor Education Association, so teachers are back on the picket lines today to continue striking. Both sides met for five...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 2023

VICTIMS IDENTIFIED IN FATAL CRASH IN ELDERTON
Both victims in a fatal crash on Monday in Armstrong County have been identified. The crash was reported around 12:00 noon in Elderton along Route 210. Authorities say that 41-year-old Lacy Gohn was p...
Hometown2 Mar 08, 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









