Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT ASSAULT INCIDENT
At approximately 5 pm this afternoon, the Indiana Borough Police department responded to the report of an assault actively occurring near the intersection of North 4th Street and Oak Street. Officers ...
Renda Media Nov 16, 2022

NO INCREASES IN FEES IN PROPOSED WHITE TOWNSHIP BUDGET
The White Township Supervisors approved advertising the 2023 proposed budget Wednesday afternoon. Township residents will see no property taxes or any increases in fees. The projected income comes to ...
Hometown2 Nov 16, 2022

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ADVERTISING 2023 BUDGET
The Indiana County Commissioners approved advertising the proposed 2023 budget during their meeting this morning, and for county citizens, there will be no increase in property taxes. Total expenditur...
Hometown2 Nov 16, 2022

CRASHES, OTHER INCIDENTS REPORTED DURING AND AFTER SNOW STORM
First responders had a busy day on Tuesday as they dealt with nine vehicle crashes during the first significant snowstorm of the season. Accidents were reported between 2:00 PM and 4:29 PM, with accid...
Hometown2 Nov 16, 2022

PITTMAN ELECTED SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
The Republican caucus of the PA Senate elected its leadership and State Senator Joe Pittman was elected to a leadership position for the next legislative session for 2022-2023. Pittman was elected to ...
Hometown2 Nov 16, 2022

NO ONE HURT AS TRACTOR TRAILER COLLIDED WITH STRUCTURE IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Indiana Borough Police say no injuries were reported as a tractor-trailer truck crashed into a structure in the borough on Tuesday. Police say that officers were dispatched at 2:31 PM in the 00 block ...
Hometown2 Nov 16, 2022

BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES ADVERTISING 2023 BUDGET
On Tuesday, the Blairsville Borough Council approved advertising the 2023 budget, which will include a new position for the borough. Upon the request of councilman Jeff Marshall, the borough will add ...
Hometown2 Nov 15, 2022

SNOWFALL YIELDS SEVEN VEHICLE CRASHES ACROSS INDIANA COUNTY
The sizeable amount of snowfall across the county resulted in seven vehicle accidents this afternoon. The first accident happened at 2 p.m. along Johnsonburg Road in Banks Township. Big Run Fire Depar...
Renda Media Nov 15, 2022

IUP, IRMC TEAMING UP FOR NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY
Officials with both IUP and the Indiana Regional Medical Center announced this afternoon that both entities are teaming up for National Rural Health Day this Thursday. In a news release, it was announ...
Renda Media Nov 15, 2022

PURCHASE LINE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZED TO SEEK BIDS FOR NEW SIGNS
Sign upgrades were discussed last night at the Purchase Line School Board Meeting. The board approved authorizing the administration to seek bids for new electronic signs for both the elementary and h...
Hometown2 Nov 15, 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









