Category Archives: Local News

MOSTLY CALM FRIDAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
It was mostly calm for first responders on Friday in Indiana County, but there were still some incidents of note. Aside from a vehicle accident that was reported 6:27 AM on Route 422 in Armstrong Town...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2022

CHAMBER SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2022 Indiana County Employer of the Year. The application asks for why the employer should be named Employer of the Year and wh...
Hometown2 Sep 24, 2022

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE RELEASE DETAILS ON MOTORCYCLE CRASH THURSDAY NIGHT
Blairsville Borough Police have released details about a motorcycle accident that happened at 7:30 PM at the Sheetz on Market Street. Police say that 22-year-old Richard Malarkey was driving the motor...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 2022

TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS REPORTED ON THURSDAY
At least one person had possible injuries in a crash yesterday in Black Lick Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched crews from the Black Lick, Blairsville and Aultman fire departments, Citizens Ambul...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 2022

DRUG SENTENCINGS TO BE HELD TODAY IN COUNTY COURT
A woman who was arrested as part of a 2019 drug sweep will be sentenced today. 46-year old Tammy Francine Ressler of Vintondale will be in court for the hearing at 8:30 this morning. She pleaded guilt...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 2022

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE TONIGHT FOR RIVER VALLEY HOMECOMING PARADE IN BLAIRSVILLE
There will be some traffic changes in downtown Blairsville this afternoon as the River Valley Panthers get ready for Homecoming. Blairsville Police Chief Lou Sacco confirmed that River Valley School D...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 2022

NO INJURIES IN CRASH LAST SATURDAY
No injuries were reported in a crash in White Township that happened last Saturday morning. State Police say the crash happened at 10:17 AM on Oakland Avenue in White Township. Erin McGrath of Indiana...
Hometown2 Sep 23, 2022

18TH ANNUAL "LOVE OF LIFE" CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH IN-PERSON AFFAIR
For the first time since 2019, an in-person gathering was held to kick off the Indiana Healthcare Foundation's Love of Life Campaign to raise money for breast cancer treatment at Indiana Regional Medi...
Hometown2 Sep 22, 2022

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WARNS PUBLIC OF FAKE EMAIL
Officials with the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce are warning the public of a fake email going around the area. They say an email is circulating saying it is coming from the Chamber of Commerce an...
Renda Media Sep 22, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE RELEASE DETAILS ON WEDNESDAY CRASH
Indiana Borough Police released information on a crash that happened yesterday within the borough. Officers say they were called to the 100 block of North 4th Street around 7:15 yesterday morning for ...
Renda Media Sep 22, 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









