Author Archives: Renda Media

TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Heads up! Severe thunderstorm potential today mainly between 2 PM and 8PM, especially south and east of Pittsburgh. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, al...
Renda Media Jun 22, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS, SHARING EXPLICIT PHOTOS
A Punxsutawney man is facing multiple criminal charges in two separate cases after police accused him of repeatedly entering an incarcerated woman's apartment without permission and sharing explicit p...
Renda Media Jun 22, 2026

PA ELECTION LAW ADVISORY BOARD STALLED WAITING FOR SHAPIRO APPOINTMENTS
Pennsylvania's bipartisan Election Law Advisory Board has not met in nearly three years as seven seats are awaiting appointments from Gov. Josh Shapiro remain vacant. Investigative journalism by spotl...
Renda Media Jun 22, 2026

SURVEY: MANY WESTERN PA RESIDENTS DON'T CONSIDER TICK-BORNE DISEASES A MAJOR THREAT
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh say many western Pennsylvania homeowners recognize ticks are common in their backyards but underestimate the risk of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disea...
Renda Media Jun 22, 2026

MAN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE FOLLOWING DEATH IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
A man is facing homicide charges in connection with a death in Mount Pleasant Township over the weekend. Authorities say 45-year-old Joshua Lowry is in custody at the Westmoreland County Prison. The c...
Renda Media Jun 22, 2026

WHERE DOES PA RANK ON PATRIOTISM?
Pennsylvania is being ranked in the bottom half of states in terms of patriotism. WalletHub's 2026 list of the "Most Patriotic States in America" ranked each state based on 13 indicators of patriotism...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2026

PLANNING COMMISSION BEGINS WORK ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The Clarion County Planning Commission is beginning work on possible regulations for future data center development, even though no projects have been proposed. Exploreclarion.com reports, Officials s...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2026

ROBERT LEE JOHNSON, 96
Robert Lee Johnson, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born December 3, 1929 to Chester A. and Mary (Rowe) Johnson in P...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2026

WEEKEND FORECAST FOR JUNE 19-21
From the US National Weather Service Good morning! Today will be mainly dry but an isolated afternoon shower is possible. A better shot at scattered showers/storms is expected Saturday afternoon. Sund...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2026

PA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDING POLICY REVIEWS
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is encouraging state residents to review insurance coverage as we enter the summer months. They ask that Pennsylvanians take the time to explore available insuran...
Renda Media Jun 19, 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











