Category Archives: Local News

FETTERMAN TO BE IN HOSPITAL FOR A FEW WEEKS FOR DEPRESSION TREATMENT
U.S. Senator John Fetterman is expected to be in the hospital for "a few weeks" as he receives treatment for clinical depression. Earlier this week, Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National...
Hometown2 Feb 18, 2023

UNITED WAY SURPASSES FUNDRAISING GOAL
The United Way of Indiana County wrapped up its 2022-2023 fundraising campaign at the Indiana Junior High School this morning. The goal for the campaign was $622,222.22, and that goal was easily surpa...
Hometown2 Feb 18, 2023

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN AT INDIANA MALL FOR DUNHAM'S SPORTING GOODS
It looks like a new sporting goods store is coming to Indiana Mall to become one of the facility's anchor stores. It was announced on the mall's Facebook page that construction would start soon in the...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE ARREST TWO WANTED IN CAMBRIA COUNTY
Police in Blairsville Borough are charging an area woman with drug-related crimes after she was found inside the Sheetz on East Market Street last night. According to a news release, 32-year-old Kaitl...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN BORDER COMMUNITIES
Power outages are being reported in some communities along the Indiana County border this morning. Penelec's parent company FirstEnergy has not announced any specific outages or problems in Indiana Co...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

"OPERATION STRIKEOUT" NABS 10 SUSPECTS WHILE 6 OTHERS REMAIN AT LARGE
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi has announced the apprehension of ten people as part of a joint drug investigation. Manzi said that the DA's Drug Task Force, Police in Indiana and Clymer...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

UNITED WAY TO WRAP UP CAMPAIGN THIS MORNING
Today marks the wrap-up to the 2022-23 United Way of Indiana County fundraising drive. After events like Pancake and Sausage Day, the Souper Bowl, and other events, the charitable group will wrap up t...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

PITTMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEATH PENALTY ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GOV. SHAPIRO
State Senator and Senate Republican Leader Joe Pittman has issued a response to Governor Josh Shapiro's recent news concerning the death penalty in Pennsylvania. In a tweet, Shapiro announced that he ...
Hometown2 Feb 17, 2023

HOMER-CENTER APPROVES HIRING ARCHITECT FOR WALL PROJECT
On Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved hiring an architect for a project for the elementary school. The board approved hiring Thomas Harley as the architect for the kindergarten pla...
Hometown2 Feb 16, 2023

FETTERMAN CHECKS INTO MEDICAL FACILITY FOR 'CLINICAL DEPRESSION'
The medical battle continues for Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman after members of his office announced in a news release that he is seeking treatment for a mental illness. In a statement released ...
Renda Media Feb 16, 2023

E-bike Regulations
Contrary to common belief, Pennsylvania does regulate e-bikes, with age (16 and older), speed and power limitations. But are they regulated enough?
No! E-bikes are too powerful, and too fast!
No! Helmets should be required.
The laws are fine. Enforcing them is the problem. People are too reckless.
State law can only do so much. Local laws need to be tougher.
Let 'em alone! E-bikes aren't a problem.
Voting Ends: Jul 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM









