Category Archives: Local News

STRUZZI, PITTMAN ANSWER QUESTIONS AT "EGGS AND ISSUES" EVENT
State Representative Jim Struzzi and State Senator Joe Pittman were on hand at the KCAC this morning for an opportunity to answer questions from the public. The "Eggs and Issues" event is an annual ev...
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATING VANDALISM REPORT
Indiana Borough Police are asking for the public's help in identifying those responsible for an act of criminal mischief Wednesday night. Officer say they were dispatched to the 700 block of Wayne Ave...
Renda Media Sep 01, 2022

KITTANNING RAPE SUSPECT APPREHENDED
The Kittanning barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police announced this morning that a Kittanning man charged with assaulting and raping women is now in custody. Details on the arrest have not been ma...
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

SOME GAS STATIONS REPORTING PRICES BELOW $4 A GALLON
As we enter September, gas prices for Indiana County are below the $4.00 mark for the first time in several months. Gas prices in Indiana County this morning, according to GasBuddy.com, are now at $3....
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

INJURIES WERE REPORTED IN A RAYNE TOWNSHIP CRASH
Injuries were reported in a vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Rayne Township. Indiana County 911 reports that the crash was called in around 1:51 PM for a location on Route 119 North in Rayne To...
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

REPORTED FIRE ACTUALLY A CONTROLLED BURN IN BURRELL TOWNSHIP
A fire call in Burrell Township turned out to be nothing more than a controlled burn. Blairsville and Black Lick fire departments were dispatched at 8:28 PM for an unknown type of fire that was called...
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

CHEERLEADING EXPO TONIGHT AT INDIANA COUNTY FAIR
Youth will take center stage again tonight at the Indiana County Fair. The grandstand will welcome participants in tonight's Cheerleading Expo, starting at 6:00 tonight. The event brings in cheerleadi...
Hometown2 Sep 01, 2022

PENELEC RATES INCREASE FOR SECOND STRAIGHT QUARTER
September brings with it an electricity rate increase for customers of Penelec and four other suppliers across the commonwealth. Penelec customers will see their rates rise by 18.7 percent, from 8.443...
Hometown1 Sep 01, 2022

STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE DETAILS ON CENTER TOWNSHIP METH INVESTIGATION
State police have announced some details of another investigation into the manufacture of methamphetamine, this time in Center Township. Police say they were notified on August 24th about a suspected ...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 2022

COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR BROADBAND INTERNET EXPANSION
The Indiana County Commissioners are accepting requests for proposals for a project to bring broadband to un-served and under-served areas of Indiana County. According to the Indiana County Center for...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 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









