Category Archives: Local News

ACCUSED KITTANNING RAPIST REMAINS AT LARGE
A Kittanning man charged with assaulting and raping women remains at large today. Pennsylvania State Police from the Kittaning barracks continue to look for 24-year-old Zachary William Baum, who is ac...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 2022

FIRST COMMONWEALTH ACQUIRES CENTRIC BANK
First Commonwealth Bank's footprint continues to grow as it has announced the acquisition of a south-central PA-based bank. Indiana-based First Commonwealth has acquired Centric Financial Corporation ...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 2022

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS SET FOR TWO BLAIRSVILLE PEOPLE
Preliminary hearings are scheduled for today for a Blairsville couple involved in a domestic incident earlier this year. Court documents show both 30-year-old Ariana Carter and 29-year-old Joshua Tuit...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 2022

KISS-A-PIG FUNDRAISER WINNER ANNOUNCED AT FAIR
After some strong rainfall in the mid-day, the Indiana County Fair continued with two Tuesday night traditions: marching band night and the finale to the Kiss-A-Pig fundraiser. The fundraiser is an an...
Hometown2 Aug 31, 2022

POLICE HAVE NEW REASON TO PULL YOU OVER
There's a new reason why police can pull over a motorist in Pennsylvania. A state appellate court has ruled that police officers can pull a motorist over if any part of a license plate is not visible....
Renda Media Aug 30, 2022

WOMAN FACING DRUG CHARGES TO ENTER PLEAS TODAY
One of the people involved in a 2019 drug sweep in Indiana County is set to have a plea court hearing today. Tammy Francine Ressler, 46, of Vintondale was one of nine people arrested as part of "Opera...
Hometown2 Aug 30, 2022

PSP TO BE OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
One of the sure signs that summer is about to end is the Labor Day weekend coming up, and Pennsylvania State Police are reminding drivers that they will be out in full force for the holiday driving pe...
Hometown2 Aug 30, 2022

GAS PRICE DESCENT CONTINUES INTO LABOR DAY WEEKEND
As we head into the Labor Day holiday driving period, gas prices on average continue to go down. The national average cost of a gallon of gas is now $3.84 according to Triple A. It represents another ...
Hometown2 Aug 30, 2022

BAND NIGHT THE MAIN ATTRACTION TONIGHT FOR THE INDIANA COUNTY FAIR
The Indiana County Fair continues today at the Fairgrounds in Mack Park. Tonight's feature attraction for the fair is the annual Band Night that starts at 7:00 PM at the Grandstand. Some of the other ...
Hometown2 Aug 30, 2022

PSP HELPING TO KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE IN TROOP A AREA
Pennsylvania State Police are involved in an active effort to help keep schools safe for students. According to a news release, members of Troop A of the State Police, which covers most of Indiana and...
Hometown2 Aug 30, 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









