Category Archives: Local News

ONE INJURED IN CRASH INVOLVING MOTORCYCLE AND CAR IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
One person was injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in White Township Monday night. Indiana County 911 reported the crash at 5:04 PM at the intersection of Route 286 East and Ober Road....
Hometown2 Feb 13, 2023

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES IMMEDIATE FUTURE CONCERNING SUPERINTENDENT
On Monday night, the Indiana School Board president talked about the next steps concerning the district's superintendent. Late last week, Superintendent Michael Vuckovich announced that he would take ...
Hometown2 Feb 13, 2023

OUTGOING SUPERINTENDENT FORD HIGHLIGHTS "FAMILY" ASPECT DURING FINAL MEETING
Monday night's Purchase Line school board meeting had a bittersweet flavor to it as outgoing superintendent Shawn Ford addressed the board for a final time. Ford notified district parents and employee...
Renda Media Feb 13, 2023

REAR-END COLLISION REPORTED ON OLD ROUTE 22 IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
A rear-end collision was reported late Monday morning in Burrell Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Blairsville and Black Lick Fire Departments at 11:39 AM to Villa Road. Ab Dettorre with the...
Hometown2 Feb 13, 2023

SNOW/RAINFALL REPORT FOR FEB. 13, 2023
The following is the snowfall/rainfall report from the Pennsylvania American Water Company Two Lick Filter Plant, issued this morning: We've received 13 inches of snow so far this season, 1.5 inches t...
Renda Media Feb 13, 2023

CLARKSBURG MAN DIES IN CENTER TOWNSHIP CRASH
UPDATE: Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman, Jr. confirmed that Eisaman suffered a medical emergency before the crash and that Eisaman was not wearing a seatbelt. WHAT WE ORIGINALLY REPORTED One pers...
Renda Media Feb 13, 2023

DRISCOLL ISSUES UPDATE ON RACIST SNAPCHAT INCIDENT
After a racist incident surfaced during Wednesday night's basketball games, IUP's President published an update detailing how the university plans on moving forward. In a video released Friday afterno...
Renda Media Feb 13, 2023

BRUSH FIRES, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HEADLINE WEEKEND EMERGENCY REPORTS
This weekend was rather uneventful for Indiana County first responders as five incidents were reported. The first brush fire of the year kicked off calls on Saturday as Indiana Fire Association was di...
Renda Media Feb 13, 2023

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS DISTRICT CALENDAR, MEMO OF AGREEMENT TONIGHT
The Indiana School Board will meet tonight, but superintendent Michael Vuckovich's recent resignation announcement will not be addressed tonight. Vuckovich has accepted a superintendent's position at ...
Hometown2 Feb 13, 2023

FINAL PURCHASE LINE MEETING FOR SUERINTENDENT FORD TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Tonight will be the final meeting for Purchase Line Superintendent Shawn Ford as he prepares to move to another district. Last November, Ford notified district employees and parents that he would step...
Hometown2 Feb 13, 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









