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RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES ACT 1 RESOLUTION, NEW PROGRAMS FOR STEAM ACADEMY
At their meeting Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board approved a resolution concerning property taxes. The board unanimously approved the Act 1 resolution for the district, which was determine...
Renda Media Jan 10, 2023

INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO EMBEZZLEMENT OF UNITED BAND BOOSTERS
An investigation has started into possible embezzlement in an organization connected with the United School District. Acting Superintendent Dr. Charles Koren told your Hometown Radio Station that auth...
Hometown2 Jan 10, 2023

STOVE FIRE YIELDS NO INJURIES IN MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP
Several first responders were dispatched for a structure fire this morning in Montgomery Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Commodore and Glen Campbell fire departments, Citizens' Ambulance, ...
Renda Media Jan 10, 2023

UNITED SCHOOL BOARD TO ACCEPT SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIGNATION TONIGHT
For the second time in less than a year, the United School Board will once again seek a new superintendent. On the proposed agenda for tonight's meeting, the United School Board is expected to accept ...
Hometown2 Jan 10, 2023

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD EXPECTED TO APPROVE ACT 1 RESOLUTION TONIGHT
The River Valley School Board will meet tonight, and property taxes will be on the agenda. The board will have a motion on the agenda to approve the Act 1 resolution for the district. The resolution w...
Hometown2 Jan 10, 2023

PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today for a man charged with vehicular homicide. Court documents show that 59-year-old Matthew Robert Long of Indiana will go before Indiana County District Judg...
Hometown2 Jan 10, 2023

WELCH ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID FOR DISTRICT JUDGE
An Indiana County District Judge has announced he will seek re-election. (Photo provided by the candidate) Christopher Welch announced in a news release that he will seek a second term as the District...
Hometown2 Jan 10, 2023

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SCHOOL SAFETY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE
At a meeting on Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved a school safety service partnership agreement between the district and Indiana Borough Police. Superintendent Mike Vuckovich said that t...
Hometown2 Jan 09, 2023

PHONE SCAM REPORTED IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Indiana Borough Police are investigating a phone scam that took place on Thursday. Officers say the incident occurred at 4:10 p.m. in the 1100 block of Grant Street. They say a man impersonating an In...
Renda Media Jan 09, 2023

TROOPERS SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT
State police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for an incident of retail theft on New Year's Day. Troopers say at 1:33 p.m., a man walked out of the White Township...
Renda Media Jan 09, 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









