Author Archives: Renda Media

TIMOTHY M. JUNOD, 68
Timothy M. "Jay-Bird" Junod, 68, of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 21, 1957 to the late William "Bill" and Eleanor (Miller) ...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

MORE THAN 150 WORKERS TO BE IMPACTED BY PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE CLOSURE
A notice filed with state officials is shedding more light on the looming closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A WARN notice from the paper's owners shows well over 150 employees will be impacted b...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN HACKED INTIMATE PHOTOS OF SNAPCHAT USERS
A Westmoreland County man is pleading to charges in a Snapchat hacking case. Prosecutors say that 30-year-old Michael Yackovich accessed Snapchat account holders' intimate photos and traded them with ...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

SENATOR FETTERMAN, REP. DELUZIO SUPPORTING BIPARTISAN RAIL SAFETY BILLS
Senator John Fetterman and Congressman Chris Deluzio are supporting bipartisan measures aimed at increasing safety guidelines for rail operators that are hauling hazardous materials. Fetterman is a co...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

CORONER DEEMS DEATH OF WOMAN AT WESTMORELAND PRISON SUICIDE
The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office is releasing findings of an investigation into the death of a woman at the county jail. Chief Deputy Coroner Ken Bacha now says 32-year-old Amber Knepshield di...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

PA CITY MAKES FINALIST LIST FOR SITE OF 2028 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
The list of cities named as finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is out. The Democratic National Committee says Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Denver and Philadelphia will be considere...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

PA AMONG STATES DEMANDING GOFUNDME PROVE NOT DEFRAUDING DONORS, CHARITIES
Pennsylvania and 21 other states are giving GoFundMe two weeks to prove the fundraising site is not plagiarizing donation web pages, or taking "tips" from donors. State Attorney General Dave Sunday an...
Renda Media Mar 04, 2026

A LOOK AT THE NEXT FOUR DAYS
From the US National Weather Services Ready for the first 70 degree readings of the year? Over the next four days, temperatures are expected to rise, with many maximums reaching or exceeding that 70 m...
Renda Media Mar 03, 2026

HOME HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FIRE
A Westmoreland County home is severely damaged following a fire. The flames broke out just before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning inside a home on Locust Street in West Newton. No injuries were reported and th...
Renda Media Mar 03, 2026

JEFFREY L. BOWERS, 53
Jeffrey L. Bowers, 53 of Ringgold, peacefully passed away after a long courageous battle with Leukemia on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1972, to Arnold...
Renda Media Mar 03, 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











