Local and State News

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Funeral Services Planned for Philly News Helicopter Pilot Killed in Tragic Crash

Funeral services have been planned for a news helicopter pilot that was killed in a tragic crash last Tuesday. Funeral services for Chris...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Pittsburgh Road Has Reopened, After Hours-Long Early Morning Standoff

An hours-long standoff early Monday morning, has led to one person being arrested. The standoff happened at a home in the Oakland section...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Explosion in Northeast Pennsylvania, Kills One, According to Police

An explosion, has killed one person in Wayne County in the Northeast part of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police say that the call...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

A Gift of Love from Pennsylvania Family, Helps Little Boy Find Sibling, This Time for Good

A little boy from Georgia had something special happen to him last week, and it'll be cherished forever. Little Elijiah Swartzentruber...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Jeff Co. Woman Facing Assault and Burglary Charges

A Jefferson County woman is facing charges, after a burglary and assault of another woman. Punxsutawney Boro Police say that 30-year-old...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Clearfield Man Found Guilty by Jury for the Drug-Related Death of Woman

A Clearfield man has been found guilty of the drug-related death of a woman. The jury took two hours to convict Trevor Bloom, of West...

Hometown Communications Newsroom

Dec 25, 20231 min read

Clearfield Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Teen

A Clearfield man has been sentenced to prison, after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. According to court documents, Kip Kolesar...