Category Archives: Local News

AIM FIRST FIREARMS RAZED IN LATE-NIGHT FIRE
A popular arms store in Blairsville was razed in a fire late last night. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Blairsville, Black Lick, Coral-Graceton, Homer City and Armagh fire departments, along with t...
Renda Media Feb 22, 2023

PUBLIC PLANS DISPLAYS SCHEDULED FOR TWO BRIDGE PROJECTS
PennDOT has announced a public plans display for a bridge project in Young Township, and it is a bit unusual in that it is an actual in-person event. Most such events since the pandemic began have bee...
Hometown1 Feb 22, 2023

PENNS MANOR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES STRIKE DATE
The Penns Manor School Board received official notice from the union representing the district's educators that they intend to strike starting Monday, February 27th. The Penns Manor Education Associat...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2023

RIVER VALLEY ATHLETIC COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION DELAYED
On Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board got an update on the bids for a project concerning the district's new athletic complex. Board president Rick Harper said during his report from the buil...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2023

NEW COUNCIL MEMBER SWORN IN FOR INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Before the Indiana Borough Council Work Session got underway, a new council member was sworn in. Jessica Frick was sworn in at the start of the meeting as the new member of council. She takes over for...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2023

BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL HIRES NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
The former Public Works Director for Indiana Borough was hired by Blairsville Borough Council last night to the same position. On Tuesday night, Blairsville Borough Council hired Dave Fairman to be th...
Hometown2 Feb 21, 2023

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK RECOGNIZED WITH 'DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD' AWARD
From First Commonwealth Bank First Commonwealth Bank was recently recognized with the "Doing well by doing good" Award by Mastercard for their financial and volunteering community support. This is the...
Renda Media Feb 21, 2023

NEW STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO AFFECT IUP, PASSHE SCHOOLS
Students and faculty at IUP are going to see some changes to their online platforms in the coming years. University officials announced on IUP's website that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Ed...
Renda Media Feb 21, 2023

STATE HOUSE RETURNS TO SESSION TODAY
Several state representatives are waking up with anticipation this morning as the House is finally called into session after more than seven weeks of waiting. Among those eager to get back to discussi...
Renda Media Feb 21, 2023

FURNACE CATCHES FIRE AT BLUE DIAMOND BAR
Multiple fire departments were called out late last night for a structure fire in Blairsville Borough. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Blairsville, Black Lick, Homer City, and Indiana fire departmen...
Renda Media Feb 21, 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









