Category Archives: Local News

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS REMIND RESIDENTS ON WINTER SEASON REQUESTS
At the Monday night meeting, the Center township supervisors once again requested that citizens be mindful of road crews as they start snow removal work for the winter season. Residents are reminded t...
Hometown2 Dec 05, 2022

SALTSBURG MAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD
A Saltsburg man was sentenced today for sexually assaulting a minor. According to a news release from district attorney Robert Manzi, Judge Michael Clarke sentenced 54-year-old Michael Stiles to serve...
Hometown2 Dec 05, 2022

JOHNSTOWN MAN DUE FOR SENTENCING IN EIGHT CASES
A man charged in eight cases will be sentenced today in Indiana County court. Court documents show 30-year-old Clifford Camut, Jr. of Johnstown is due for his sentencing hearings this morning at 8:30 ...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

REORGANIZATION MEETINGS CONTINUE TONIGHT FOR INDIANA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Three school boards will hold reorganization meetings tonight. After the reorganization of the Indiana school board, the board will hold its regular monthly meeting for December. On the draft agenda f...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

STATE, COUNTYWIDE FLU COUNT CONTINUES TO GROW
After a few weeks of not issuing reports, the Pennsylvania Department of health has issued an update on influenza in the state. A total of 48,948 cases of flu have been reported throughout the state. ...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

B.C. TAYLOR CONCERT TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Tickets are now available for the upcoming BC Taylor concert at the Homer Center High School. This year, the concerts ticket sales will benefit the Homer Center high School marching band and choral gr...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

PURCHASE LINE SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON TEEN MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
With mental health being a trending topic among teenagers and young adults, one local school district looks to address the issue with a new program. In an announcement on its website, the Purchase Lin...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

COAL TRUCK ROLLS OVER IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP
No one was injured in a crash involving a coal truck this morning in Young Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched Iselin and Coal Run fire departments, along with state police, to the area near Warne...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

FIRST RESPONDERS STAY BUSY WITH CRASHES, FIRES REPORTED ON SUNDAY
In addition to the crash reported in Young Township, the busy weekend for first responders continued Sunday and into this morning. Indiana Fire Association was dispatched to a structure fire at the Bu...
Renda Media Dec 05, 2022

LEGISLATION ALLOWS JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS TO GET IN-DEPTH TRAINING
Recent legislation could provide an opportunity for junior firefighters to boost their journey to becoming full firefighters. Act 155 of 2022 would allow junior firefighters to train on live-burn, int...
Renda Media 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









