Category Archives: Local News

NEGOTIATIONS UNDERWAY BETWEEN APSCUF, PASSHE FOR NEW FACULTY CONTRACT
Negotiations have stated between the State System of Higher Education and the union that represents the faculty at IUP and other state-owned universities. According to a news release, the faculty cont...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

SHOOTING THREAT REPORTED ON IUP CAMPUS
UPDATE: Per an email sent to IUP employees, classes and activities are continuing today as scheduled, but an increased police presence will remain at Leonard Hall for now. WHAT WE FIRST REPORTED IUP p...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

TWO CRASHES REPORTED TUESDAY MORNING
It's been a busy morning for first responders as two vehicle crashes have been reported by Indiana County 911. The first crash was at 6:22 this morning on Route 259 in West Wheatfield Township. Armagh...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON ROUTE 22, DERRY TOWNSHIP TO START TOMORROW
Motorists driving on Route 22 west of the Indiana County Line can expect to see some traffic restrictions starting tomorrow. PennDOT reports that single lane-restrictions are expected to begin Wednesd...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

STATUS CONFERENCE FOR ACCUSED ARSONIST TODAY
One of two men charged in connection with a deliberately set fire will be in court today for a status conference. Court documents show that Daniel Scott Heitzenrater of Glen Campbell was one of two in...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM
The River Valley School Board meets tonight and on the agenda will be discussion and approval of an after-school care program that will be offered by the district. The program will be offered for chil...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

POLICE REPORTS: THEFT, DUI
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE A Pittsburgh man is charged with theft for an incident last night at the Sheetz on Wayne Avenue. Police say the theft happened at 11:21 PM. The suspect, 19-year-old Paul McClint...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

PSP PHONE SYSTEM WORKING AGAIN
State Police from the Indiana barracks have announced that their phone system is back to normal operations. Problems with the phone line at the state police barracks in Indiana over the last week or s...
Hometown2 Sep 27, 2022

MARION CENTER APPROVES SATISFACTORY SUPERINTENDENT REVIEW
At Monday night's meeting, the Marion Center School Board approved the annual review for Superintendent Clint Weimer. The review for the 2021-2022 school year gave Weimer an "above average" rating. Bo...
Hometown2 Sep 26, 2022

PITTSBURGH MAN TO SERVE PROBATION FOR CHARGES STEMMING FROM 15-MILE CHASE
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to serve probation after leading police on a chase last year. Court reports say 24-year-old John Robert Cottrell will serve two years of probation for felony fleeing and...
Renda Media Sep 26, 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









