Category Archives: Local News

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ADVERTISING REVISED DANGEROUS STRUCTURES ORDINANCE
At Wednesday night's meeting, The White Township Supervisors approved advertising a revised dangerous structures ordinance. The inspiration of this ordinance was the death of a boy in July 2021 when h...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECEIVE POSITIVE COVID-19 REPORT
The Indiana County Commissioners got a good Covid-19 update during today's meeting. Indiana County Emergency Services Director Tom Stutzman said that the county's covid-19 rates were lower than antici...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

MAN SENTENCED TO SERVE JAIL TIME OR SINGLE COUNT OF RETAIL THEFT
A man charged with retail theft was sentenced this morning in Indiana County Court. Court documents say Bradley Randall Smith, who turns 39 years old tomorrow, was sentenced to serve one month to two ...
Renda Media Jan 25, 2023

DETAILS RELEASED REGARDING MONDAY CRASH IN WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
State police released more information on a crash that happened Monday morning in West Wheatfield Township. Troopers say they were dispatched for a two-car crash along Route 22 East near Harry Boring ...
Renda Media Jan 25, 2023

MORE CRASHES REPORTED ACROSS INDIANA COUNTY
Indiana County first responders had an early start this morning as four vehicle accidents were reported within two hours. The first report was a vehicle accident in Burrell Township. Indiana County 91...
Renda Media Jan 25, 2023

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
With the exception of the Christmas holiday, winter has been mild for our area. Today, some snowfall could affect the morning commute. Our area is under a winter weather advisory until 1:00 this after...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

INDIANA COUNTY WOMAN IDENTIFIED AS VICTIM IN CRASH IN 1987
State police say that the person who died in a fiery crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County in 1987 has been identified through DNA evidence. (Photo provided by State Police) Police say...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

PLEA COURT HEARING TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH RETAIL THEFT
A plea court hearing is scheduled today for a man who is charged with retail theft. Court documents show that Bradley Randall Smith, who turns 39 years old tomorrow, is due in court today to enter his...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

STATEMENT OF CHARGES AGAINST PUNXSY CO-PRINCIPAL MODIFIED
A statement of charges made by the Punxsutawney Area School District against a co-principal of the high school was modified last night by the school board. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the boar...
Hometown2 Jan 25, 2023

ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS OPEN BIDDING PROCESS FOR NEW OFFICE
At their meeting Tuesday night, the Armstrong Township Supervisors voted to accept bids for a new office location. Initial discussion regarding a new office started years ago, but due to some recent s...
Renda Media Jan 24, 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









