Category Archives: Local News

JOHNSTOWN MAN INDICTED IN WESTERN PA DRUG RING SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT
A Johnstown man who was one of 31 people indicted in a 2021 investigation into a drug ring was ordered to serve time in federal prison this week. U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced that 54-year-old ...
Hometown2 Apr 09, 2026

TWO PA-BASED GAMING COMPANIES TO DISSOLVE, FORFEIT ASSETS IN PLEA AGREEMENT IN ILLEGAL GAMING CASE
Two Pennsylvania-based amusement companies have agreed to forfeit $5 million in assets and close down as part of a plea agreement made with Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. Both Buffalo Skil...
Hometown2 Apr 09, 2026

PENNS MANOR ADMINISTRATION CONTINUING TO WORK ON 2026-27 BUDGET
At last night's meeting, Penns Manor Superintendent Dr. Daren Johnston said that the administration is continuing to work on the budget and reducing the now $1 million deficit. One of the ways that Jo...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP APPROVES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
At their meeting Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors approved the update to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. The document updates the township's "2020 Priorities," which itself was an upda...
Hometown4 Apr 08, 2026

COMMISSIONERS PASS MOTIONS RELATED TO FAIR HOUSING
Indiana County's Commissioners Wednesday morning approved motions concerning fair housing. A proclamation of Fair Housing Month, a resolution on behalf of the Community Development Block Grant Entitle...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2026

WORLD WAR II VET TAKES A RIDE FOR 102ND BIRTHDAY
A World War II veteran marked an item off her bucket list Wednesday morning. Ruth Hurley turns 102 years old tomorrow, and marked the occasion today by taking a motorcycle ride through the parking lot...
Hometown4 Apr 08, 2026

NON-JURY TRIAL SET TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH STRANGULATION
A non-jury trial is scheduled today for a man accused of strangling someone during a domestic dispute in 2025. Court documents show 45-year-old Charles Waller Jr. of Dixonville will have his trial tod...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2026

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS SUMMER SCHOOL HIRES, CHROMEBOOK PURCHASES TONIGHT
The Penns Manor School Board will meet tonight and on the agenda are several items related to summer school. Members of the board will consider hiring three teachers and an instructional assistant and...
Hometown2 Apr 08, 2026

DRY CONDITIONS DOMINATE THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service The weather over the next couple of days will be dry as temperatures warm. The next best chance for rain will come Friday afternoon/evening. We have a nice day in ...
Renda Media Apr 08, 2026

MAYOR SIMMELTON HONORS IUP WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WITH PROCLAMATION
The IUP Women's Basketball team was honored with a proclamation at Tuesday night's Indiana Borough Council meeting. Mayor Charles Simmelton honored the achievement of making it to the NCAA championshi...
Hometown4 Apr 07, 2026

Steelers First Draft Pick
The NFL Draft starts April 23 in Pittsburgh. What position do you think the Steelers will address with their first pick?
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
Quarterback
Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Tight End
Voting Ends: Apr 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM











