Author Archives: Renda Media

FIRE DAMAGES HOME IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
An early-morning attic fire caused significant damage to a two-story home on Myrtle Avenue in Punxsutawney, authorities said. According to the Punxsutawney Spirit, the fire was reported at about 5:15 ...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

MAN REPORTEDLY BRINGS FULL-SIZE HARP TO POINT STATE PARK, JUMPS IN RIVER
A man is recovering after being pulled from the water near Point State Park yesterday. A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson says emergency crews were called to rescue the man shortly before 3:30 p....
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF CAUSING TROOPER DRUG OVERDOSE
Charges filed against a man accused of causing the overdose of a Pennsylvania state trooper are being dismissed. State police conducted a stop on Robert Whitley Junior as part of a drug investigation ...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026
PETA RECOMMENDS GROUNDHOG HOLOGRAM
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals often suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog that's been predicting the weather for more than a century. Ahead of this year's Grou...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

FIRE DESTROYS LIGONIER TOWNSHIP LANDMARK
A Ligonier Township landmark is completely destroyed following a fire Tuesday night. Officials say a blaze that broke out shortly after close at Ruthie's Diner burned through the roof and gutted the b...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR JANUARY 22, 2026
Due to wintry conditions, here is the status of schools and schools districts in the area for January 22, 2026. Information will be updated as it is received. Apollo-Ridge: Two-Hour Delay Armstrong: T...
Renda Media Jan 22, 2026

UPDATE ON WEEKEND SNOW SCENARIOS
From the US National Weather Service : "What's the forecast for this weekend?" If you recall from yesterday, we had a discussion about long range snowfall forecasting. We discussed the closer you get ...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2026

THREE PEOPLE DIE IN HOUSE FIRE
Three people were killed in an early morning house fire in Elk County, Pennsylvania State Police said. According to WTAJ News, Troopers were called to a residence on Massachusetts Avenue around 3:30 a...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2026

Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 21, 2026
The following Hometown Radio Station fans, friends and family are celebrating birthdays or anniversaries today. If you'd like to submit a birthday or anniversary or check out recent birthdays and anni...
Renda Media Jan 21, 2026

FLU RATES DROPPING ACROSS PA
The number of Pennsylvanian's getting sick with the flu is beginning to decrease. The Pennsylvania Department of Health says in its most recent report that flu levels have declined in recent weeks and...
Renda Media Jan 21, 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











