Category Archives: Local News

NO INJURIES REPORTED IN WEDNESDAY CRASH
State police released more details on a crash that happened Wednesday in Grant Township. Troopers say a 17-year-old from Marion Center was driving along Deckers Point Road just west of Pickering Run R...
Renda Media Oct 17, 2022

STATE TROOPERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION SAFE STOP
In an effort to spread school bus safety awareness, members of the Pennsylvania State Police will be taking part in Operation Safe Stop this week. The goal of Operation Safe Stop is to alert motorists...
Renda Media Oct 17, 2022

IASB TO HOLD BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT
While there was no regular meeting last week, the committee meetings for the Indiana School Board continue this week with the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee meeting this evening at 5:...
Hometown2 Oct 17, 2022

IUP READY FOR CYBERSECURITY DAY TOMORROW
IUP is getting ready to commemorate Cybersecurity day tomorrow. The annual event, organized by the IUP institute for Cybersecurity and the Information Technology Support Center, will feature nationall...
Hometown2 Oct 17, 2022

PENNDOT ANNOUNCES INNOVATIONS CHALLENGE CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students in grades 9 to 12 are encouraged to take part in a contest from PennDOT. The sixth annual Innovations Challenge is going on now. The contest asks students to use their problem solving, creati...
Hometown2 Oct 17, 2022

SALTSBURG MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING TRACTOR
A Saltsburg man has been charged with stealing a farm tractor from a location along Route 819 in Bell Township, Westmoreland County. Kiski Valley-based Pennsylvania State Police say 54-year-old Gary L...
Hometown1 Oct 17, 2022

SHETLER RELEASED ON BOND, TRIAL RESCHEDULED
With his trial scheduled to start tomorrow, Ray Shetler Jr. on Friday was released from jail after posting bond, and the trial has been rescheduled for December 5th. Shetler is charged with two counts...
Hometown1 Oct 16, 2022

WEISS TRIAL CONTINUED AGAIN
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco on Thursday ordered that the trial of Ronald Weiss for the murder of a Tunnelton teenager 44 years ago be postponed again. The trial had been scheduled for...
Hometown1 Oct 16, 2022

CHILDLINE REPORT LEADS TO CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION
No details have been released on a child abuse investigation in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County. State police say it involves a girl from 5th Street in Sagamore, and it occurred on September ...
Hometown1 Oct 16, 2022

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RUN FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE 5K
The annual Love of Life 5k run and mile walk was held on Saturday in Downtown Indiana, and the streets were once again filled with pink. The annual run benefits the Love of Life Campaign which helps w...
Hometown2 Oct 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









