I don’t know if he grew up here, but he had strong Indiana connections. Unlike you, I was not born in Indiana - moved here a bit later - but I know Murtha was always a big deal.
Listen to Quinn and Rose Radio show via the internet sometime. They’re show was just cancelled on a Johnstown station. Quinn and Rose really went after Murtha! LOL!!
http://streamingradioguide.com/streaming-radio-shows.php?sformat=1
They’re on every morning.
Quinn & Rose are also on XM Channel 165.