Category Archives: Local News

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOTS MAY 13
Pennsylvania voters have until 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13, to apply for a mail ballot for the May 20 primary. Nearly 693,000 applications have been approved so far. Mail ballots must be received by coun...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 16, 2025

CLARION COUNTY CORONER CALLED TO HOSPITAL AFTER TUESDAY CRASH
The Clarion County Coroner was called to Clarion Hospital after a crash Tuesday afternoon on Route 208 near Millerstown Road in Shippenville. The accident, reported around 2:50 p.m., drew multiple eme...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 16, 2025

STEELERS RE-SIGN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN MAX SCHARPING
The Steelers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Max Scharping to a one-year deal. Scharping, a 2019 second-round pick, played sparingly last season but brings 81 games of NFL experience. Also visitin...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 16, 2025

BIG RUN MAN INJURED IN GASKILL TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
A 20 year-old Big Run man, Trenten Pearce, was hospitalized with minor injuries after crashing his vehicle on Filtering Plant Road in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County. According to ExploreJeffersonP...
Renda Media Apr 15, 2025

TWO WOMEN CHARGED WITH THEFT AT CLARION WALMART
Two women are facing retail theft charges after allegedly skipping scans on $371 worth of groceries during three visits to the Clarion Walmart self-checkout. Syncere Womack-Newman, 21, and Raquita Wil...
Renda Media Apr 15, 2025

YORK COUNTY MAN THE FIRST TO BE CHARGED UNDER NEW PA LAW
A 22-year-old, York County man, Luke A. Teipel, has the distinction of being the first to be charged under a new Pennsylvania law banning AI-generated child sexual abuse material. He faces 33 felony c...
Samantha Sneddon Apr 15, 2025

PUNXSY ROTARY AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN $30K
The Punxsy Rotary Auction raised more $30,000 during Saturday's event at Krise Transportation, thanks to generous donors, merchants, and bidders. The fundraiser ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with help ...
Renda Media Apr 14, 2025

FORMER SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CONVICTED ON SEX ASSAULT CHARGES
A New Bethlehem man, and former sheriff's deputy, Corey James Botelho has been convicted of multiple felony sex assault charges, including child rape, after a jury trial in Armstrong County. The abuse...
Renda Media Apr 14, 2025

MAN ARRESTED FOR SETTING FIRE TO GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
A man is facing charges after breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion during Passover, setting a fire that forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family, and guests to evacuate. No injuries were repo...
Renda Media Apr 14, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS OFFERED FREE ACCESS TO DIRECT FILE
Pennsylvania is one of several states offering residents access to the IRS's free tax filing system, Direct File. This online tool helps users file directly with the IRS, saving time and money by elim...
Renda Media Apr 14, 2025