Author Archives: Renda Media

O'CONNOR SAYS PITTSBURGH OFFICIALS STILL NOT ASSISTING WITH ICE OPERATIONS
New Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor is echoing the sentiments of the Gainey Administration when it comes to ICE agents in the Steel City. O'Connor says the local government and city law enforcement wi...
Renda Media Jan 09, 2026

ETHEL MAE (SALZMAN) PYLES, 75
Ethel Mae (Salzman) Pyles, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born in Kaplan, Louisiana on October 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Fredd...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

RONALD EDWARD MARSHALL, JR, 70
Ronald Edward Marshall, Jr., 70, of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at his home. He was born February 14, 1955 to the late Ronald E. Marshall, Sr. and Louise A. (Thorp) Marshall in Ham...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

KENNEL FIRE KILLS SIX DOGS
At least six dogs are dead following a kennel fire in Westmoreland County. WTAE-TV reports that the flames broke out Wednesday night inside Bowser's Dog Services on Baker School Road in Irwin. Officia...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

SNOW RETURNING ON SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Our break from winter continues into Saturday, as rain chances return by Friday with the ongoing warmth. However, a Saturday night cold front will remind us that i...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

LEFT-WING GROUPS MOBILIZE PROTESTS AFTER FATAL ICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS AND MORE TOP HEADLINES
1. Left-wing groups mobilize protests after fatal ICE shooting 2. Woman fatally shot in Minneapolis ICE operation identified 3. Venezuelan oil's return could impact gas prices nationwide HORRIFIC ACT ...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

SHAPIRO KICKS OFF 2026 RE-ELECTION AS 2028 WHITE HOUSE BUZZ SWIRLS
From Fox News Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign Thursday, a move seen as a potential stepping stone for a Democratic presidential run in 2028. In a re-election ca...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

JEFFERSON COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY DAMAGED IN FIRE WEDNESDAY
Firefighters from 10 area companies battled a large fire Wednesday morning at the McDonald & Owen Lumber Company in Oliver Township. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the blaze was reported around...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

JEFFERSON COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT
A Jefferson County woman has been charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of children after state police said they found three minors unsupervised in a Falls Creek home with trash-covered...
Renda Media Jan 08, 2026

VEHICLE CRASH AT PUNXSUTAWNEY WALMART
A driver was cited after a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Punxsutawney Walmart, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers said a Honda Pilot failed to yield while entering...
Renda Media Jan 08, 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











