Category Archives: Local News

PA TO RECEIVE FIRST FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION
Pennsylvania is receiving its first funds from the federal government's internet for all initiative to expand broadband and high-speed internet. The $6.6 million at the state will receive is the first...
Hometown2 Dec 09, 2022

POLICE LOOKING FOR MISSING MANOR TWP TEEN
Police are looking for a girl missing from Manor Township in Armstrong County. Reports say 13-year-old Haley Kreider, also known as Cameron, of Cowansville, was last seen around 4:00 p.m. Thursday as ...
Hometown2 Dec 09, 2022

IUP COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AUTHORIZE EXPLORATION OF POSSIBLE OSTEOPATHIC SCHOOL
On Thursday, the IUP Council of Trustees authorized the University to begin exploration of the possible development of a new school of osteopathic medicine. During his report IUP president Dr. Michael...
Hometown2 Dec 08, 2022

BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH POLICE RECEIVES NEW HANDGUNS FROM COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
One local police department received new equipment through money seized from drug busts in Indiana County. Photo courtesy of Indiana County District Attorney Bob Manzi: District Attorney Bob Manzi sai...
Renda Media Dec 08, 2022

TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE EXPECTED TODAY ON INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD
Drivers that need to use Indian Springs Road between Oakland Avenue and the Hampton inn today could see some changes in traffic patterns. PennDOT officials say crews will change the traffic pattern al...
Hometown2 Dec 08, 2022

STRUCTURE FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN WEST MAHONING TOWNSHIP
First responders were called out to a structure fire early this morning. Indiana County 911 reports that the Dayton, Plumville and Rural Valley fire departments, along with Citizens Ambulance, were di...
Hometown2 Dec 08, 2022

SEARCH PARTIES FIND DOMESTIC INCIDENT SUSPECT WHO FLED WITH A CHILD
A search team was deployed yesterday in connection with a domestic investigation in White Township. Indiana County 911 reported that the Indiana Fire Department, State Police, Citizens Ambulance and t...
Hometown2 Dec 08, 2022

RIVER VALLEY APPROVES FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SALTSBURG GARAGE
The River valley School board held its reorganization and regular meeting Wednesday night. There's no change to the board leadership with Rick Harper once again elected president, and Molly styles was...
Hometown2 Dec 07, 2022

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD HEARS FINANCIAL UPDATE FROM BUSINESS MANAGER
During their committee meeting Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board heard a presentation on the district's financial state. The presentation was conducted by business manager Jennifer Sleppy ...
Renda Media Dec 07, 2022

CLYMER BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES 2023 BUDGET
Clymer Borough council approved the budget for 2023 at a meeting held Wednesday night. The budget came to $584,500 for both income and expenditures. Taxes were not increased, but Borough manager Sonya...
Hometown2 Dec 07, 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









