Category Archives: Local News

CORAL-GRACETON FIRE CREWS RESCUE INFANT FROM LOCKED CAR
Among incidents reported to Indiana County 911 yesterday, members of the Coral-Graceton Fire Department were dispatched to a physical rescue call during the morning hours. Coral-Graceton Fire Chief Lo...
Renda Media Aug 16, 2022

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TO CONTINUE REAPPORTIONMENT DISCUSSION TONIGHT
While there will be no votes taken tonight, Indiana Borough Council will have a special presentation as part of its work session. This month, the work session meeting will focus on reapportionment onc...
Hometown2 Aug 16, 2022

POLICE REPORTS: TWO CRASHES
PSP-INDIANA No injuries were reported in a rear-end collision in Rayne Township yesterday. The crash was reported on Route 119 south near Wrigden Run Road at 8:26 AM. Police say that 36-year-old Timbe...
Hometown2 Aug 16, 2022

NEARLY 500 ARRESTED FOR DUI DURING OPERATION NIGHTHAWK
State Police conducted a two-night campaign to crack down on people driving under the influence, and it netted nearly 500 DUI arrests across the state. According to a news release, state police commem...
Hometown2 Aug 16, 2022

CLYMER NATIVE STAHL BECOMES FIRST SPAATZ AWARD RECIPIENT IN INDIANA COUNTY
For the first time in history, an Indiana County resident was awarded the highest honor in the Civil Air Patrol during a ceremony Monday night. Cadet Colonel Gwen Stahl was awarded the General Carl A....
Hometown2 Aug 15, 2022

PURCHASE LINE APPROVES AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
On Monday night, the Purchase Line School Board approved an agreement with the union representing the support staff at the school district. The agreement with AFSCME is retroactive to the start of las...
Hometown2 Aug 15, 2022

ITALIAN FESTIVAL A ROUSING SUCCESS
On Sunday, the 1100 block of Philadelphia Street was packed as people turned up for the Italian Festival to help child healthcare. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the festival returned to Dow...
Hometown2 Aug 15, 2022

MAN KILLED IN TRACTOR ROLLOVER IDENTIFIED
More information was released on the fatal accident that happened on Sunday in East Mahoning Township. Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman Jr. said that 43-year-old Charles Dale Wise of Clymer was mo...
Hometown2 Aug 15, 2022

PREVITE SENTENCED IN DUI CASE
An Indiana woman was sentenced today for charges connected with a DUI crash that left one person seriously injured. 36-year-old Kristen Previte was convicted in an April 2022 jury trial of all charges...
Hometown2 Aug 15, 2022

IBP REPORTS: PUBLIC URINATION, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS/INTOXICATION, RESISTING ARREST
Indiana Borough Police have charged a New Jersey man with public urination for an incident that occurred last Monday. Reports say officers observed 35-year-old Zachary Wilson of Farmington urinating o...
Renda Media Aug 15, 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









