Category Archives: Local News

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS HEAR SAFETY CONCERNS OVER DEER HUNT IN WHITE'S WOODS
The White Township Supervisors heard some concerns about allowing bowhunters into White's Woods during Wednesday afternoon's meeting. One person was concerned about the safety of those who would want ...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

COMMISSIONERS SIGN AGREEMENT WITH ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
At a meeting earlier today (on Wednesday) The Indiana County Commissioners signed off on a partnership agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers. The agreement concerns phase two of the County Stormw...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

INDIANA COUNTY HEALTH CARE CAREERS CONSORTIUM EMPLOYEES HONORED
On Wednesday, the Indiana County Health Care Careers Consortium held its 17th annual employee recognition event, and that included a visit from a representative of Governor Wolf's administration. Jame...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

BIGFOOT, PARANORMAL EXPO IN PUNXSUTAWNEY SATURDAY
The Jefferson County Bigfoot and Paranormal Expo will be in in Punxsutawney this Saturday. The front page of today's Punxsutawney Spirit reports the expo will be at Barclay Square from 10 a.m. to 6 p....
Renda Media Sep 14, 2022

NO ONE INJURED IN SOUTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP CRASH
No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash this morning in South Mahoning Township. Indiana County 911 dispatched the Marion Center and Plumville fire departments at 6:06 this morning along with...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

STRUZZI CO-SPONSORS MENTAL HEALTH BILLS THAT ADVANCE OUT OF COMMITTEE
State Representative Jim Struzzi, along with the rest of the House Human Services Committee, have unanimously passed two pieces of legislation that are designed to improve access to mental health care...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

IUP SELECTED FOR U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT LIST OF BEST UNIVERSITIES
Once again, IUP has been selected for a national publication's list of best universities in the United States. For the 29th consecutive year, IUP has been listed as part of U.S. News and World Report'...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

BRUSH VALLEY RECEIVES PART OF OVER $700,000 IN PA VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that $762,414 in volunteer fire assistance grants have been distributed to 122 departments, including one in Indiana County. The grants were awarded to qualifying fire ...
Hometown2 Sep 14, 2022

UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES THE HIRING OF FIVE SECURITY GUARDS
At their meeting Tuesday night, the United School Board approved several personnel hirings, including some that were security-related. The board approved the hiring of former state troopers Steven Col...
Renda Media Sep 13, 2022

WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES CELL TOWER SITE PLAN FOR VERIZON
At Tuesday's meeting, the White Township Planning Commission approved a final site plan for a Verizon Cell Tower. The cell tower will be located at 100 School Street. One of the main concerns was how ...
Hometown2 Sep 13, 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









