Author Archives: Renda Media

MAN ARRESTED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE, LSD USE
A Falls Creek man is facing multiple charges after DuBois police said he was found walking naked in traffic while allegedly under the influence of LSD. Police were called to the area of West Long Aven...
Renda Media Jun 02, 2026

PA HOUSE PASSES BILL BANNING CELL PHONES IN SCHOOLS
The Pennsylvania House on Monday approved bipartisan legislation that would ban student cell phone use in classrooms statewide, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 1814 pas...
Renda Media Jun 02, 2026

MISSING WITNESS LEADS TO DELAY IN START OF HOMICIDE TRIAL
A missing witness is leading to the postponed start of a trial for a man accused in a Westmoreland County shooting. In December of 2022, 31-year-old James Hayes was found fatally shot in a parking lot...
Renda Media Jun 02, 2026

DRYER BLAMED FOR FIRE AT DERRY TOWNSHIP HOME
An issue with a clothes dryer is being blamed for a fire at a home in Derry Township last night. Emergency crews were called to the scene in the 300 block of Pittsburgh Street shortly before 8:30 p.m....
Renda Media Jun 01, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY SENIOR ADMITS HE STOLE FOOD BECAUSE HE HAS NO MONEY
A 74-year-old Punxsutawney man is facing a retail theft charge after police said he stole food and beverages from a local grocery store over a three-week period. According to court documents, cited by...
Renda Media Jun 01, 2026

WESTERN PA RESIDENTS TO SHARE COST OF LIVING CONCERNS IN HARRISBURG TODAY
Some Western Pennsylvania residents are in Harrisburg this morning as they prepare to share their cost of living concerns with state officials. Members of the grassroots group Voice of Westmoreland ha...
Renda Media Jun 01, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSIDERING CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS
Leaders with Jeannette City Schools are consider restrictions on student cell phone use for next year. Directors have given initial approval on a measure that would permit students to use only school-...
Renda Media Jun 01, 2026

DRY IS THE WORD FOR A WHILE
From the US National Weather Service Minimal chance of rain for the next 7 days. In fact, the chance of rain in Indiana doesn't exceed 35 percent again until June 12. Go enjoy the sunshine!
Renda Media May 29, 2026

PSP REPORT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND STATISTICS
Pennsylvania State Police reported 843 crashes, 129 injuries and five fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday enforcement period from May 22-25. Troopers also arrested 399 drivers for suspected DUI...
Renda Media May 29, 2026

RENOVATION PROJECT TO START AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL NEXT WEEK
Crews are getting ready to launch a large-scale renovation project at Hempfield Area High School next week. Students are graduating today, hours before work gets underway on the roughly 120-million-do...
Renda Media May 29, 2026

America 250
The America250 celebration is coming up. Are you doing anything special?
Yes! Can't wait for the Friday night parade and Saturday's YMCA Star Spangled Celebration at Mack Park!
We'll do our typical picnic and sparklers thing!
We're traveling to some great U.S. historical sites, such as Philadelphia or Washington, D.C.
Nothing special. Just a typical weekend at our house.
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM











