Category Archives: Regional/State News

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

FLU ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO DECLINE SHARPLY IN PA
While it may still be too early to tell if flu season is almost over, activity related to the illness in Pennsylvania continues to decline. The PA Department of Health reports 82,883 flu cases have be...
Hometown2 Feb 05, 2026

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE FAILS IN STATE HOUSE VOTE
While Governor Josh Shapiro said he wanted to see minimum wage increased to $15 an hour, that move was voted down in a voting session of the full house yesterday. The vote for a minimum wage increase ...
Hometown2 Feb 05, 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

LOCAL LEGISLATORS SAY SHAPIRO WANTS TO SPEND TOO MUCH IN 2026-27 BUDGET
Local legislators are saying that for the fourth time running, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wishes to spend too much money. State Representative Jim Struzzi was happy to hear the Governor's addr...
Hometown2 Feb 03, 2026

SHAPIRO DELIVERS BUDGET ADDRESS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget to a joint session of the PA House and Senate earlier today. The Governor focused on several points in his budget, including th...
Hometown2 Feb 03, 2026

FIRE AT RUTHIE'S RULED ACCIDENTAL
Officials say that the fire that destroyed a long-standing restaurant in Ligonier Township was accidental in nature. State police fire marshals say in a news release that the fire that ultimately dest...
Hometown2 Feb 03, 2026

REPRESENTATIVE STRUZZI ISSUES OP-ED AHEAD OF GOVERNOR SHAPIRO'S BUDGET ADDRESS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to introduce his 2026-27 spending plan today before a joint session of the state house and senate. The governor is expected to address the rising cost of...
Hometown2 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

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











