Author Archives: Renda Media

NO PHONES IN SCHOOLS PASSES PA SENATE
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation that would require public schools to adopt a "bell-to-bell phone-free policy" by the start of the 2027-28 school year, restricting student cellphone us...
Renda Media Feb 05, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD MOLESTATION JAILED
A Punxsutawney man is being held in the Jefferson County Jail after allegedly confessing to molesting a young girl 15 to 20 times over several years. WJAC News reports, 36-year-old James States admitt...
Renda Media Feb 05, 2026

CHARGES FILED IN CASE INVOLVING RACIALLY-CHARGED WALMART VIDEO
Charges are being filed against a Washington County man accused of producing a racially-charged video inside of a Rostraver Walmart store. The video shows a woman being approached at the store and bei...
Renda Media Feb 05, 2026

SHIRLEY JOANN WILLIAMS, 79
Shirley JoAnn Williams, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mulberry Square. She was born March 18, 1946 to George and Shirley (Pierce) Reitz in Reynoldsville. Shirley wa...
Renda Media Feb 04, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN WANTED ON WARRANTS HIDES IN CLOSET
A Punxsutawney man is facing a new felony charge after authorities say he hid in a bathroom closet to avoid arrest on outstanding warrants. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, deputies...
Renda Media Feb 04, 2026

MAN ACCUSED OF TERRORIZING EYE DOCTOR'S OFFICE WHILE NAKED, ARMED WITH KNIVES
A man is accused of terrorizing employees at a North Belle Vernon eye doctor's office on Monday while naked and carrying two knives. Fifty-four-year-old Darnell Howell Senior is facing a list of count...
Renda Media Feb 04, 2026

SNOW STORM EXPECTED FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service We're already getting questions about snow on Friday, so here's the details: The Big Picture - A fast-moving "Clipper" is heading our way, bringing widespread snow...
Renda Media Feb 03, 2026

STORM HELPS PUSH GAS PRICES UP
National gasoline prices edged higher this week as severe winter weather disrupted refinery operations and spiked regional demand, pushing the U.S. average to $2.88 per gallon, according to data from ...
Renda Media Feb 03, 2026

ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST GLEN CAMPBELL MAN ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING, STRANGULATION
Pennsylvania State Police have filed additional charges against a Glen Campbell man already accused of kidnapping and strangulation after he allegedly fled from officers during a foot chase in late De...
Renda Media Feb 03, 2026

JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF TAXIDERMY FRAUD
A Brookville, Pennsylvania, man has been charged in connection with an alleged taxidermy fraud scheme involving at least 16 victims, police said. Chad Kurtz, 53, owner of Chad Kurtz Taxidermy, is accu...
Renda Media Feb 03, 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











