Category Archives: Local News

HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES ADVERTISING 2023 BUDGET
On Tuesday night, Homer City Borough council approved advertising the 2023 budget. Borough manager Robert Nymick said that a lot of work went into the budget, and he said the budget was delayed becaus...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL HOLDS HEARING ON SECOND DUNKIN' DONUTS PROPERTY, APPROVES BUDGET
Prior to last night's meeting, Indiana Borough council had a public hearing concerning a second property for a Dunkin Donuts location. This property would sit next door to the current Dollar general m...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

TWO CHARGED FOR DRUG CRIMES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN CLYMER BOROUGH
Two people are facing drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Clymer Borough. Clymer Borough Police say on October 27th around 1 p.m., they conducted a traffic stop in the borough and found t...
Renda Media Dec 06, 2022

LABOR AND INDUSTRY SECRETARY VISITS RIVER VALLEY STEAM ACADEMY
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier paid a visit to the River Valley STEAM Academy in Saltsburg this morning to take part in a tour of the building and participate...
Renda Media Dec 06, 2022

QUIET DAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON MONDAY
After an active weekend for first responders, Monday was relatively quiet with only two calls reported during the day. Indiana Fire Association members were called out for a carbon monoxide alarm at 1...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

PENNDOT SEEKING RESPONSES TO SURVEY ON PAST YEAR'S SERVICES
PennDOT is looking for feedback from the public about construction services over the past 12 months. The public will be able to take a survey online through December 23rd. PennDOT is asking for feedba...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

DOG LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE
Indiana County treasurer has announced that 2023 dog licenses are now available for purchase. State law requires that all dogs 3 months and older are to be licensed by January 1st of each year, no mat...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TO APPROVE BUDGET TONIGHT
Indiana Borough's budget is up for approval tonight at the regular Borough council meeting. Last month Indiana Borough council approved advertising the 2023 budget. The recommendation is that taxes ar...
Hometown2 Dec 06, 2022

EISENHOWER PROJECT DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE FOR INDIANA AREA SCHOOL BOARD
The Indiana Area School Board was busy Monday night with its annual reorganization meeting, followed by the regular board meeting. During the reorganization meeting, Walter Schroth was re-elected as b...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL BOARD FORMALLY ACCEPTS SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIGNATION
At a meeting Monday night, the purchase line School board accepted the resignation of its superintendent. As per his earlier announcement, the final day for superintendent Shawn Ford will be in mid-Fe...
Hometown2 Dec 05, 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









