Category Archives: Local News

SHEETZ TO ADD WESTERN PA LOCATIONS
A Western Pennsylvanian convenience store chain has announced that they will expand their presence in their home market. Reports say that Sheetz plans to expand in Western Pennsylvania by opening 30 m...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 2022

TWO SENTENCING HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
While much of the activity in Indiana County Court today will focus on Criminal Call hearings, there are two sentencing hearings on the docket. One of the sentencing hearings will be for 46-year-old R...
Hometown2 Dec 02, 2022

STRUZZI WELCOMES THREE TOWNSHIPS TO 62ND DISTRICT
As the end of 2022 approaches, state officials are gearing up to welcome new residents to their Legislative District. One of those officials is State Representative Jim Struzzi. Struzzi will see a sli...
Renda Media Dec 02, 2022

FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION, LINE PAINTING TO CAUSE SOME CHANGES IN TRAFFIC
Some road work is expected today in some parts of Indiana County. PennDOT is alerting motorists in the Lucerne Mines area of some rolling closures along Route 119 just south of the Indiana County Soli...
Renda Media Dec 02, 2022

STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED IN SALTSBURG BOROUGH
First responders were active late last night with four calls made to Indiana County 911. Brush Valley Fire Department, Citizens' Ambulance and state police were dispatched to a vehicle accident along ...
Renda Media Dec 02, 2022

FISHING VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
Those looking for the perfect stocking-stuffer for the fishing enthusiast in their life might be in luck thanks to a recent announcement from the PA Fish and Boat Commission. The Commission announced ...
Renda Media Dec 02, 2022

HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS REORGANIZATION MEETING
On Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board held its annual reorganization meeting. No changes were made to the leadership of the board, with Michael Bertig elected the president of the board and...
Hometown2 Dec 01, 2022

LONG-RANGE PLAN, ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS HEADLINE SPC INFORMATIONAL HEARING
An informational hearing was held Thursday afternoon at the PA Careerlink office concerning the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission's long-range transportation plan and other topics. Conversation starte...
Renda Media Dec 01, 2022

ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT RECEIVES ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION IN STATE FUNDS
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe has received an additional $2 million in state funding for the terminal expansion project. State Senator Kim Ward said that the airport authority received t...
Hometown2 Dec 01, 2022

STATE POLICE SEEKING INFORMATION ON HIT-AND-RUN WEDNESDAY MORNING
State Troopers are seeking information on a hit-and-run crash where a vehicle struck and injured a bicyclist in White Township yesterday. According to a news release from State Police, the crash happe...
Hometown2 Dec 01, 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









