Category Archives: Local News

SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE BREAKFAST TOMORROW
The Salvation Army is getting ready for the start of its annual Red Kettle campaign. The traditional kickoff breakfast and auction will be held at the KCAC at 7:00 AM Tuesday. So far, about 250 people...
Hometown2 Nov 14, 2022

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT RING BROKEN UP
State police have busted up a four-person catalytic converter theft ring that operated in Westmoreland and Indiana counties, causing more than $75,000 in lost property and damage. Two of the suspects ...
Hometown1 Nov 13, 2022

PENNDOT ANNOUNCES LANE WORK IN OAKLAND AVENUE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PennDOT says there will be lane restrictions and possible delays on Oakland Avenue in White Township on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Workers will be painting lines along the roadway from the Route...
Hometown1 Nov 13, 2022

SALVATION ARMY SET TO KICK OFF 2022 CAMPAIGN
The Indiana Salvation Army unit will kick off the Red Kettle Campaign on Tuesday with a breakfast and auction at the Kovalchick Complex. The event starts at 7 AM and about 250 people were registered a...
Hometown1 Nov 13, 2022

PITTMAN ASKS PEOPLE WITH INTERNET PROBLEMS TO CALL HIS OFFICE
Senator Joe Pittman is asking anyone in his 41st District who is experiencing internet connectivity problems to contact his office. Pittman last year supported a bill that created the Pennsylvania Bro...
Hometown1 Nov 13, 2022

PSP REPORTS: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
PSP-INDIANA Three individuals were charged in connection with an incident outside of a business in White Township. State police say the incident was reported at the URBN distribution center on Windy R...
Hometown2 Nov 12, 2022

INDIANA THEATER REOPENS TONIGHT FOR ROCK SHOW
A downtown performance venue will start another chapter as it opens up tonight for the first of a ten-show series. The Indiana Theater will reopen tonight after undergoing renovations to host Joe Grus...
Hometown2 Nov 12, 2022

IBP REPORTS: SIMPLE ASSAULT, DUI
SIMPLE ASSAULT Three juveniles were charged following an incident last Friday in Indiana Borough. Indiana Borough Police were dispatched to the 00 block of South Coulter Avenue around 5:19 p.m. on Nov...
Renda Media Nov 11, 2022

SPIRIT AIRLINES SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO FORT LAUDERDALE FROM LATROBE
Those looking to fly to Fort Lauderdale using Spirit Airlines this winter might need to find other means of travel. According to TribLIVE, Spirit announced that all flights to Fort Lauderdale from the...
Renda Media Nov 11, 2022

VETERANS DAY CLOSURES IN EFFECT
Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As today is a federal holiday, there are several closures in effect for today. All federal, state and lo...
Hometown2 Nov 11, 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









