Category Archives: Regional/State News

GOVERNOR SHAPRIO MAKES EMERGENCY DECLARATION AHEAD OF STORM
On Friday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shaprio signed an emergency declaration concerning the storms expected to hit the state starting tonight. The proclamation will allow resources to be available to...
Hometown2 Jan 24, 2026

PENNDOT, PA TURNPIKE RESTRICT ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON PA INTERSTATES, OTHER HIGH TRAFFIC ROADWAYS AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND'S WINTER STORM
From the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Ahead of heavy snow expected across Pennsylvania starting Saturday night, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvani...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

PENNDOT ISSUES ADVISORIES FOR WINTER STORM
PennDOT is advising motorists to be careful this weekend during the severe winter weather. Representatives with PennDOT District 10 remind motorists to slow down, pay attention and use caution if trav...
Hometown2 Jan 23, 2026

OFFICIALS ADVISE PA RESIDENTS TO BE SMART WHEN USING ALTERNATIVE HEATING METHODS
As the winter storm approaches, officials across Pennsylvania are asking residents to be smart when using alternative heating methods in the event of power outages. Generators are often used during po...
Hometown2 Jan 23, 2026

MAN ACCUSED OF TRANSPORTING AMISH PASSENGERS WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MARIJUANA
A Jefferson County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after state police say he drove under the influence of marijuana while transporting Amish passengers, including two unrestraine...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

PENNDOT ISSUES STATEMENT ABOUT EXPECTED WINTER STORM
With a winter storm forecasted for the upcoming weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is urging motorists to delay unnecessary travel and exercise extreme caution during exp...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

DOG SAVES MAN FROM MOBILE HOME FIRE
A man in Butler County owes his life to his dog. Fire officials in West Liberty Borough say a mobile home caught fire early Wednesday morning. The resident was awakened by his dog and they escaped jus...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN INJURED IN EXPLOSION
A man is hospitalized following an explosion at an apartment property in Delmont yesterday. Officials say the victim was airlifted to West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh after the blast was reported on S...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL BOARD REOPENING BIDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL REMODELING PROJECT
Hempfield Area School District is now reopening bids for a large-scale renovation project at the high school. The work has been on hold for almost two-and-a-half years after estimates came in higher t...
Renda Media Jan 23, 2026

POLICE SAY MAN DRAGGED STOLEN HARP TO RIVERBANK BEFORE JUMPING INTO RIVER
A man who dragged a harp to the riverbank at Point State Park before jumping in the water on Wednesday is likely to face criminal charges. Authorities now say the 30-thousand-dollar instrument was sto...
Renda Media Jan 23, 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











