Category Archives: Local News

SHETLER ASKS FOR BOND AS TRIAL NEARS
The attorney for Ray Shetler Jr. has filed a petition for nominal bond for his client, based on Rule 600 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 600 demands that a trial for any criminal...
Hometown1 Oct 02, 2022

SATURDAY'S FIRE CALLS INCLUDE THREE ACCIDENTS
It was a rather busy Saturday for first responders and Sunday started with a couple of calls for firefighters as well. Indiana County 911 lists dispatches Saturday for the Armagh/East Wheatfield Volun...
Hometown1 Oct 02, 2022

SEWARD BOY TO HAVE WISH GRANTED BY TAKING PART IN PARADE
During today's homecoming parade, there was a special guest who had one of his wishes granted by the University. (Watch the parade again here: youtu.be/vyzu0u0v8G0) Near the start of today's parade, t...
Hometown2 Oct 01, 2022

MAIN IUP HOMECOMING EVENTS TO BE HELD TODAY
Today is the main day of Homecoming weekend, and so far, there have been no major reports of large gatherings or crowds by any law enforcement agencies in Indiana County. Today's events will include t...
Hometown2 Oct 01, 2022

HURRICANE IAN IMPACTS FELT ON NATIONAL AVERAGE GAS PRICE
The national gas price average continues to go up in the wake of Hurricane Ian, but the state's gas price average continues to go down. The national average is now $3.80 a gallon, which is an increase...
Hometown2 Oct 01, 2022

FIRST PA FALL FOLIAGE REPORT RELEASED
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has issued its first fall foliage report for the 2022 season, and most of Pennsylvania is either in a "no change" or "about to change"...
Hometown2 Oct 01, 2022

MAN ARRESTED AFTER TRYING TO FLEE TRAFFIC STOP IN INDIANA BOROUGH
State Police arrested an individual who was wanted on a warrant after the individual led police on a brief foot chase. According to the I-ACT report issued this morning, a trooper assigned to the Home...
Hometown2 Sep 30, 2022

ROAD WORK EXPECTED MONDAY ON INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD
White Township officials say that drivers on Indian Springs Road near the Timbersprings Development can see some delays on Monday. According to a news release, crews from Risinger Landscaping Supplies...
Hometown2 Sep 30, 2022

INDIANA POLICE CHARGE ONE PERSON CONNECTED TO INCIDENT ON SUNDAY
Indiana Borough Police have charged a man in connection with an incident on Sunday when a gun was brandished during an argument. Police say in a news release that charges of terroristic threats, reckl...
Hometown2 Sep 30, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH, STATE POLICE READY FOR IUP HOMECOMING WEEKEND
Last night, IUP's Homecoming weekend got into full swing with the Homecoming Hip-Hop concert, and so far, no major incidents have been reported. This weekend is expected to be a busy one for local law...
Hometown2 Sep 30, 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









