Category Archives: Local News

TWO BLAIRSVILLE RESIDENTS CHARGED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC DISPUTE
Two people were charged following a domestic dispute in Blairsville Borough on Monday. Blairsville Borough Police say they were dispatched to a dispute at a home in the 300 block of East Campbell Stre...
Renda Media Jul 26, 2022

MEGA MILLIONS OVER $800 MILLION FOR TONIGHT'S DRAWING
The jackpot for one of the multi-state lottery games has grown to over three quarters of a billion for tonight's drawing. No one has picked all five regular numbers and the Megaball since April 15th, ...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2022

FIFTY HIRINGS ON PROPOSED AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
A lot of hirings are on the agenda for tonight's River Valley School Board meeting. The proposed agenda has 50 hirings on it ranging from teachers to guidance counselors to coaches and club advisors. ...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2022

JUDGE REINSTATES ORDER TO BLOCK PA FROM JOINING RGGI
A Pennsylvania Judge on Monday reinstated an order that will block the state from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Reports say that Commonwealth Court Judge Michael Wojcik once again is...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2022

HIGH TRAFFIC EXPECTED NEAR SCENE OF OVERTURNED TRUCK ON ROUTE 119 THIS MORNING
UPDATE AT 8:00 - PennDOT crews had to close 119 completely briefly, but after that, the scene was cleared and as of now, all lanes of 119 are open and traffic is flowing as normal. UPDATE AT 7:00 - Au...
Hometown2 Jul 26, 2022

MARION CENTER BOARD HEARS UPDATE ON BUDGET
On Monday, the Marion Center School Board heard an update from business manager Richard Martini about the district's budget after the state passed its budget earlier this month. Business Manager Richa...
Hometown2 Jul 25, 2022

NO INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING STRUCTURE FIRE IN BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH
No one was injured in a structure fire that happened Monday afternoon in Blairsville Borough. Indiana County 911 sent fire crews from Blairsville, Black Lick, Coral/Graceton and Homer City, along with...
Renda Media Jul 25, 2022

POLICE CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE METH DUMP SITE IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP
State troopers are continuing to investigate a methamphetamine dump site that was found over the weekend in Cherryhill Township. In a news release, Pennsylvania State Police say troopers were dispatch...
Hometown2 Jul 25, 2022

EMERGENCY CREWS BUSY WITH DIFFERENT CALLS ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Armagh fire crews were called out early this morning for a vehicle crash on Route 711. Indiana County 911 reported that the fire department was dispatched at 4:48 this morning along with Citizens Ambu...
Hometown2 Jul 25, 2022

POLICE REPORTS: IDENTITY THEFT
State Police from the Punxsutawney Barracks report of an incident of identity theft. The incident was reported to police on Friday at 11:00 AM. Troopers say that an unknown person got the identity inf...
Hometown2 Jul 25, 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









