Category Archives: Local News

MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT WON
Friday the 13th did turn out to be a lucky day after all for a ticket holder of the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game and won one of the biggest jackpots in the game's history. Someone did hit th...
Hometown2 Jan 14, 2023

TWO SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN GAREFFA KIDNAPPING, KILLING WAIVE PRELIMINARY HEARING
Preliminary hearings were held today for the eight suspects involved in the killing of a West Wheatfield Township man. The eight suspects are 21-year-old Issac Buchkowski, 18-year-old Mia Catalfano, 1...
Renda Media Jan 13, 2023

NEW SENATE BILL COULD ELIMINATE AUTOMATIC GAS TAX INCREASE
State officials are taking action to help ease the pain at the pump for Pennsylvania residents. Senator Joe Pittman said in a news release that Senate Bill 35 was approved this week, which would preve...
Renda Media Jan 13, 2023

DHS WARNING SNAP CUSTOMERS OF EBT SCAM
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is warning residents of a new scam that attempts to get personal information. According to a news release, the Department of Human Services are warning cu...
Renda Media Jan 13, 2023

UNITED WAY OF INDIANA COUNTY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO STEP DOWN IN MARCH
The United Way of Indiana County's executive director has announced her retirement. In a letter mailed yesterday, Jane Lockard announced she would step down as the charity's executive director on Marc...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2023

MLK PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY
On Saturday, the Indiana County chapter of the NAACP will hold a special program to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Luncheon and Program will be...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2023

SUSPECTS IN GAREFFA KIDNAPPING, KILLING DUE IN COURT TODAY
Eight people charged in connection with the killing of a West Wheatfield Township man are expected in court today for preliminary hearings. The eight people are 21-year-old Issac Buchkowski, 18-year-o...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2023

DEP GROWING GREENER MONEY AWARDED FOR TWO LICK CREEK ASSESSMENT
Over $3.7 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will make its way to the Southwest Pennsylvania region, and some of that money will be used in Indiana County. ...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2023

CRASH REPORTED THURSDAY EVENING IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP
Indiana County first responders were dispatched for a handful of incidents by Indiana County 911 over the last 24 hours. Along with the previously reported one-vehicle crash on Route 22 West, second v...
Hometown2 Jan 13, 2023

OVER $1.3 BILLION UP FOR GRABS IN MEGA MILLIONS TONIGHT
While today is traditionally considered unlucky, there is the possibility that someone playing the Mega Millions game tonight will have the good luck to win over $1 billion. No one has matched all fiv...
Hometown2 Jan 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









