Category Archives: Local News
HASTINGS MAN SEEKS REDUCED SENTENCE FOR HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE WHILE DUI
In Indiana County Court tomorrow, Judge Michael Clark will preside over a Post Conviction Relief hearing for 45-year-old Warren Miller of Hastings, who is challenging his sentence of seven to 19 years...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2024
FLU CASES INCREASING SLOWLY
The number of confirmed flu cases in Indiana County is still low, but it is increasing and Westmoreland County's cases have increased even more rapidly. Since October 5th, Indiana County has added 13 ...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2024
WORK THIS WEEK INCLUDES HUFF ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING
A reminder that work is coming this week on the railroad crossing leading into New Florence off Huff Road in West Wheatfield Township. Huff Road will close on the New Florence end of Mulligan Hill. Dr...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY UNDER DROUGHT WATCH FROM PA DEP
Indiana County is one of 33 counties in the state that is currently under a drought watch. That watch was issued today by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Westmoreland and Clea...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024
APSCUF VOTES TO AFFILIATE ITSELF WITH AFT
The faculty and coach members of APSCUF have voted to affiliate itself with AFT, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO. AFT, formerly the American Federation of Teachers, represents 1.8 million Pre-K to 12th gr...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024
FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE ANOTHER BUSY DAY ON FRIDAY
Indiana County First Responders have had a busy few days recently and Friday was no different. Two vehicle accidents were reported yesterday. One was a collision between a car and a Brink's Truck at t...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024
NEIL WALKER TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
Former Pirate player and current broadcaster Neil Walker will come to Indiana next month for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting. Neil Walker will speak at the annual meeting sched...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024
INFIRST BANK VETERAN'S MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND RELAY TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Tomorrow, runners will take to the Ghost Town Trail for the annual InFirst Bank Veteran's Marathon, half-marathon and relay. The race will start and finish at Saylor Park in Blacklick with turnaround ...
Hometown2 Nov 02, 2024
ONE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL IN CRASH INVOLVING CAR AND BRINKS TRUCK
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crash on South Ben Franklin Road in White Township this morning. Indiana Fire Association Rescue Squad members were called out at 8:54 for the acci...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024
UPDATE: BRUSH FIRE IN MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP MISTAKEN FOR STRUCTURE FIRE
Commodore Fire Department has released more information concerning a reported structure fire last night in Montgomery Township. Fire crews were dispatched at 11:08 PM for a brush fire along Route 286 ...
Hometown2 Nov 01, 2024