Category Archives: Local News

PSP REPORTS: THEFT, PLUMVILLE CRASH
State Police have released information about a theft that happened along Lions Health camp Road in Armstrong Township earlier this month. Troopers say that between December 1st and 13th, an unnamed 42...
Hometown2 Dec 30, 2022

PSP GETTING READY FOR NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND
With a Christmas holiday driving period behind them, State Police are now focusing on the New Year's driving period. State Police say they will once again be out in full force this weekend, and...
Hometown2 Dec 30, 2022

MARION CENTER STUDENT SET TO PERFORM AT PITTSBURGH'S FIRST NIGHT
A Marion Center student is getting ready to perform tomorrow night as part of Pittsburgh's First Night celebration. It was announced last week that Maddie Buffone, a senior at Marion Center hig...
Hometown2 Dec 30, 2022

SPRING-LIKE WEATHER EXPECTED ON THE FINAL DAYS OF 2022
After seeing temperatures below zero, wind chills near -20 and ice and snow falling seven days ago, our area is now seeing temperatures and conditions that belong more during the spring months. ...
Hometown2 Dec 29, 2022

TWO STOLEN CARS IN BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH FOUND
Two stolen cars in Blairsville Borough Tuesday night were found over the last 24 hours. Blairsville Borough Police Chief Lou Sacco said that a white Nissan Murano was found this morning in a driveway ...
Renda Media Dec 29, 2022

THREE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH FIGHT DUE IN COURT TODAY
As we get closer to the New Year, Indiana County's Court schedule is offering a light day of activity, with three preliminary hearings on the schedule. The three people who are set for a preliminary h...
Hometown2 Dec 29, 2022

CALM DAY REPORTED FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
After a very active Tuesday, first responders had a calm day yesterday. One fire was reported yesterday, and that was a vehicle fire on Route 119 in East Mahoning Township. Marion Center fire official...
Hometown2 Dec 29, 2022

STRUZZI FENTANYL TEST STRIP LAW STARTS NEXT WEEK
When the New Year begins next week, a new law will take effect that was authored by state representative Jim Struzzi concerning the fight against drug deaths caused by fentanyl. Struzzi's bill, House ...
Hometown2 Dec 29, 2022

FLU CASE NUMBERS CONTINUE TO SPIKE IN INDIANA COUNTY AND PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released the latest round of influenza statistics within the state, and the number of cases has once again taken a dramatic spike. The statewide numbers show ...
Hometown2 Dec 29, 2022

PENNSYLVANIA GAS TAX TO INCREASE
Beginning in the new year, Pennsylvania's gas tax will increase from just under 58 cents per gallon to 61 cents. WTAJ News reports a provision under a transportation law signed by then-Gov. Tom Corbet...
Renda Media Dec 28, 2022

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









