Category Archives: Local News

GAS PRICE AVERAGES HOLD STEADY
For the first time in a few months, the gas price averages for the nation and state hold relatively steady. The national average this morning is $3.71 a gallon, according to triple A. While there is a...
Hometown2 Sep 12, 2022

HOODLEBUG FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
Despite the rain that came down on Sunday, the 25th annual Hoodlebug Festival in Homer City was a great success. Mark Bertig has more in this report.
Hometown2 Sep 12, 2022

TRIBUTES CONTINUE FOR CIGNETTI SR.
Perhaps one of the greatest tributes to Frank Cignetti Sr. yesterday was the fact that on the day he died, both of his sons, Frank Jr. and Curt, were on the job coaching football. Cignetti Sr., the IU...
Hometown1 Sep 11, 2022

SEPTEMBER 11 OBSERVANCE SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW
Today is the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America. The observance at the 911 Memorial at IUP's Oak Grove is scheduled for tomorrow at 11:30 AM, with Lieutenant Colonel Erich Steff...
Hometown1 Sep 11, 2022

HOODLEBUG FESTIVAL IS TODAY
The 2022 Hoodlebug Festival happens today in Homer City. The 25th annual event will have an extended schedule today, with four bands performing, the return of the parade at noon, the Hoodlebug Trail B...
Hometown1 Sep 11, 2022

FORMER IUP HEAD COACH FRANK CIGNETTI, SR. DEAD AT 84
An IUP Football legend has passed away. (Photo courtesy of IUP Football) Longtime head coach Frank Cignetti, Sr. passed away recently at the age of 84. Cignetti played both football and basketball for...
Hometown2 Sep 10, 2022

ROAD WORK SLATED FOR NEXT WEEK IN WHITE TWP
PennDOT has announced some traffic pattern changes for some work that will be performed next week in White Township. The work is scheduled to start next Tuesday in the area of Indian Springs Road sout...
Hometown2 Sep 10, 2022

FIRST COMMONWEALTH LEADERS WILL EARN RECOGNITION AT YOUTH LEADERS EVENT
First Commonwealth Bank has announced that four of its leaders were recent recognized by the Pennsylvania Bankers Association with awards in advance of the upcoming Young Professionals Conference. Acc...
Hometown2 Sep 10, 2022

NAFF CONTINUES TODAY IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA
After a successful night one, the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival is gearing up for a full day of activity in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street. Activities start at 10:00 today with the Walk of ...
Hometown2 Sep 10, 2022

INDIANA COUNTY GAS PRICE AVERAGE UNDER $4 A GALLON
Indiana County's gas price average is now below the $4 a gallon mark. According to Triple A, Indiana's gas price average as of today is $3.97 this morning. While it is not the lowest in the region, it...
Hometown2 Sep 10, 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









