Category Archives: Regional/State News

POLICE CHASE BECOMES RESCUE MISSION
A police chase is what led to a rescue at a Monessen hillside yesterday evening. Westmoreland County officials say officers were pursuing a vehicle that was stolen out of Charleroi around 4:30 p.m. wh...
Renda Media Jan 19, 2026

FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN DERRY TOWNSHIP RULED JUSTIFIED BY WESTMORELAND DA
Westmoreland County's District Attorney has announced that the fatal shooting of a Derry Township man by authorities last November was justified. State police were called out on November 15th of last ...
Hometown2 Jan 17, 2026

U.S. AG SECRETARY DISMISSES SHAPIRO CRITICISM OF TRUMP'S TARIFFS
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is dismissing criticism of Trump's tariffs made by Governor Josh Shapiro at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Rollins visited the show in Harrisburg h...
Hometown2 Jan 17, 2026

BRIDGE IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY CLOSED INDEFINITELY
A bridge in Westmoreland County is closed indefinitely. The Borough of Irwin says the Colony Drive Bridge off Route 30 closed this week after a foot-wide hole was found in the bridge deck. The hole an...
Renda Media Jan 16, 2026

HOMELESS JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH STRING OF BURGLARIES, THEFTS
A 32-year-old homeless Jefferson County man has been charged with multiple burglaries and thefts tied to a string of 2021 incidents after state police said he admitted the crimes were committed during...
Renda Media Jan 16, 2026

UNDRESSED CLEARFIELD COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF HITTING WOMAN WITH FRYING PAN
A Clearfield County man is jailed after police say he struck a woman with a frying pan during a domestic disturbance at a Bowes Street home. Authorities said 34-year-old Ryan Held was found nude and c...
Renda Media Jan 16, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN
A New Kensington man is accused of sexually assaulting a child. Court documents show 21-year-old Devanier Amier Morris is facing a list of charges related to the alleged abuse. Investigators claim Mor...
Renda Media Jan 16, 2026

FLU, RSV TRENDING DOWNWARD AFTER HOLIDAY SEASON SPIKE
Trends for flu and RSV are on the downswing after a holiday season surge. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that as of January 10th, flu activity is decreasing rapidly but may see another...
Hometown2 Jan 16, 2026

GAME COMMISSION TO CONSIDER SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR RIFLE DEER SEASON
Members of the PA Game Commission Board will consider some schedule changes for rifle deer season this year. The Commission meets next Friday and Saturday and on the agenda is a proposal to move the s...
Hometown2 Jan 16, 2026

SPIRIT AIRLINES TO RESUME FLIGHTS TO MYRTLE BEACH OUT OF ARNOLD PALMER
Spirit Airlines will soon resume flights to Myrtle Beach out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Those flights are set to begin April 15th. Round trip service will be available on Sundays, Mondays, Wed...
Renda Media Jan 16, 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











