Author Archives: Renda Media

MAN CHARGED IN KILLING OF BUSINESS OWNER PLANS INSANITY DEFENSE
Lawyers for a man charged in the killing of a Lower Burrell business owner say they plan to present an insanity defense. Nathan Salem is charged in the December 2023 fatal shooting of Mogie's Irish Pu...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

CHARGES MOVING FORWARD FOR COUPLE CHARGED IN CHILD'S OVERDOSE DEATH
Charges are moving forward against two people accused in the death of a 15-month-old-child. The victim died from a methamphetamine overdose in a Westmoreland County home in February of last year. Mich...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

PA LAWMAKER INTRODUCES BILL TO MAKE STEALING, SELLING HUMAN REMAINS A FELONY
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing to close a gap in state law after recent cases involving stolen human remains. Luzerne County Republican Rep. Brenda Pugh has introduced House Bill 2256, which would...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN CITED FOR LOUD MUSIC
State police responded to a noise complaint Feb. 28 along Carrick Lane in Young Township, Jefferson County. Troopers said a 39-year-old Punxsutawney man was playing loud music outdoors and refused to ...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN VICTIMIZED BY GIFT CARD SCAM IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
State police are investigating a theft by deception case that occurred March 10 in Canoe Township, Indiana County. Authorities said an 87-year-old Punxsutawney man was contacted by an unknown individu...
Renda Media Mar 17, 2026

SCHOOL CLOSINGS, DELAYS FOR MARCH 17. 2026
Due to the overnight winter weather, here is the status of schools and school districts in the area for March 17, 2026. Information will be updated as it is received. Apollo-Ridge: Two-Hour Delay Arms...
Renda Media Mar 16, 2026

IUP WOMEN WIN ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON 3-POINTER IN FINAL SECONDS
The IUP women's basketball team is going to the Elite 8 after a dramatic 65-64 Atlantic Regional championship win over Winston-Salem Monday night at the KCAC. Box Score A 3-pointer with just seconds l...
Renda Media Mar 16, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
From the US National Weather Service We expanded the Winter Weather Advisory to all counties in our forecast area east of I-77. The new counties are in effect until midnight, while the rest of the ori...
Renda Media Mar 16, 2026

PEGGY L. HILL, 82
Peggy L. Hill, 82 of Clymer, a devoted wife, mother, sister , aunt grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Peggy lived a life defined by compassion,...
Renda Media Mar 16, 2026

OPTIMIST TOURNAMENT TO GET UNDERWAY TONIGHT
The 55th Indiana Optimist Club Tournament gets underway tonight. The tournament features boys' underclassmen of local high school teams, culminating with a championship game on Saturday, followed by g...
Renda Media Mar 16, 2026

Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin is a Bucco! Are you going to go watch him play?
You bet! He's going to put them in the playoffs!
Sure will, but he's not going to make them much better.
Maybe a few games, but he's going to struggle.
Nope! The Pirates have been too bad for too long.
Voting Ends: Apr 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM











