Category Archives: Local News

HANDFUL OF CALLS REPORTED ON FRIDAY
First repsponders had a relatively quiet day on Friday with just a handful of calls reported by Indiana County 911. The first call of the day was on Route 119 South at Snyder Lane in Black Lick Townsh...
Hometown2 Nov 26, 2022

PSP WARNS OF GIFT CARD SCAM
State police from the Kittanning barracks are reminding people of a scam that is circulating through the area that is a variation on the gift card scam. In this situation, reported in Manor township e...
Hometown2 Nov 26, 2022

ANGELS WINGS TOY COLLECTION DRIVE UNDERWAY
A drive to collect new toys for a local charity program is now underway and today will be a day that people can be rewarded for their donation. The Angels Wings toy collection program started yesterda...
Hometown2 Nov 26, 2022

EMERGENCY CREWS STAY BUSY DURING THANKSGIVING
While most people were enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, first responders stayed busy with three calls made to Indiana County 911 yesterday. The first call was a reported brush fire along Coal Run Road in...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2022

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNERS YIELD ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Multiple community members teamed up yesterday to provide fresh, home-cooked Thanksgiving meals around Indiana County and, according to dinner coordinators, they were largely successful. According to ...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2022

COMMODORE WOMAN INJURED IN SINGLE CAR CRASH
State police from the Ebensburg barracks released more information on a single car crash dating back to November 19th. Troopers say a car driven by 29-year-old Alyssa English of Commodore was travelin...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2022

IUP TO DEDICATE BUILDING IN HONOR OF ORIGINAL FACULTY MEMBER
IUP is gearing up to dedicate one of its newest buildings to a pioneer of the university. On Monday, the building, formerly known as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be dedicated to...
Renda Media Nov 25, 2022

SUPREME COURT REVERSAL OF SUPERIOR COURT DECISION ENTERED IN PRICE CASE
In a 4-1 majority decision, the State Supreme Court has reversed a Superior Court decision in favor of the prosecution in the Nathanial Price murder case. Price and Justin Stephenson were accused in 2...
Hometown1 Nov 25, 2022

BIG WEEKEND IN THE WOODS CALLS FOR CAUTION ON THE ROADS
Pennsylvania drivers need to be extra cautious this weekend as the two-week firearms deer season begins, coinciding with the extended bear season. That means a lot of hunters in the woods as early as ...
Hometown1 Nov 25, 2022

TRIPLE A URGES DRIVERS TO NAVIGATE SAFELY DURING THE HOLIDAY DRIVING PERIOD
Thanksgiving is a popular travel day each year and officials with Triple A say this year is no exception. Triple A says they expect approximately 55 million people traveling nationwide this Thanksgivi...
Renda Media Nov 24, 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









