Category Archives: Local News

INDIANA COUNTY: BEST CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS
From the US National Weather Service The next area of rain is lifting northeast across eastern Ohio, and will spread over the northern WV panhandle and parts of SW PA over the next few hours. At least...
John Smathers May 03, 2025

POSSIBILITY OF THUNDERSTORMS RETURNS THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING
From the US National Weather Service There is a potential for severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening. The best chance will be between mid afternoon - and early evening.
John Smathers May 03, 2025

WORK CONTINUES TOWARD FULL POWER RESTORATION
Crews from Penelec and REA energy are getting closer to full restoration of power from Tuesday's unprecedented storms. As of this morning, Penelec reports 2,189 customers in Indiana County without pow...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

FOUR ACCIDENTS, STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED ON FRIDAY
The week has been a busy one for Indiana County's first responders, including multiple calls today. Four vehicle accidents were reported over the last 24 hours, including two accidents in Pine Townshi...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

RESULTS OF GOVERNOR'S MANSION SECURITY INSPECTION WILL NOT BE RELEASED PUBLICLY
The consultant reviewing security measures for the Governors residence in Harrisburg has said that the results will not be made public. Retired State Police Colonel Jeffrey Miller said the findings ar...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

ART WALK IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA TODAY
Downtown Indiana will host an art walk through the business district today. A full day of art, music and community is on tap starting at noon today for the Arts Walk presented by InFirst Bank. Local a...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION PUSHING PLAN FOR AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE
The Shapiro administration is pushing an idea that it says will improve access to affordable childcare in the commonwealth. Members of the governor's team appeared in Honesdale Thursday to tout a plan...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

SNAP RECIPIENTS CAN RECEIVE FOOD TO REPLACE WHAT WAS LOST IN STORM
Those who use SNAP benefits to get food have an opportunity to replace what was lost due to Tuesday's storms. According to a flyer from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, SNAP users are as...
Hometown2 May 03, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY REMAINS UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service Here is the current state of Severe Thunderstorm Watches over the area. We have expanded eastward towards the Laurel Highlands, and Mercer County has been cleared....
John Smathers May 02, 2025

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING
From the US National Weather Service There is a potential for severe thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening with the approach of a cold front. The main hazard is expected to be damaging w...
John Smathers May 02, 2025

BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES
The spring has been a difficult one for first responders, with fatal accidents, wildfires, and the storms and resultant power outages. What are the biggest challenges facing volunteer fire companies?
Voting Ends: May 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM