Category Archives: Local News

CLARION MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING NEARLY $2k FROM WOMAN
A Clarion man already facing assault charges involving the same woman is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from her, police said. According to court documents, 27-year-old Ronald Paul Texter allegedly...
Renda Media Aug 15, 2025

TWO PEOPLE INJURED IN ROUTE 861 MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Two people were airlifted after a motorcycle hit a turkey at high speed on Route 861, state police said. The August 2 crash threw rider Shawn H. Kightlinger, 37, of Rimersburg, and passenger Amanda R....
Renda Media Aug 15, 2025

PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENT RESIGNS
Punxsutawney Borough Council President Justin Cameron resigned Monday after eight years of service, citing personal and professional reasons. Jessica Smith was elected president, with Josh McAfoos rem...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

PASSENGER DIES IN CLEARFIELD COUNTY CAR CRASH
State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Clearfield County that left one person dead Friday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:35 p.m. on August 8 along Old Turnpike Road in Morris...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

DOLLAR GENERAL RECALLS COFFEE PRODUCT
Dollar General Corporation is recalling its Clover Valley brand Instant Coffee over concerns it may contain glass fragments. The company says ingesting glass can cause serious harm, including damaged ...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

VENANGO COUNTY MAN CHARGED AFTER POLICE STANDOFF
A Venango County man is facing felony charges after a three-hour armed standoff during a child sexual abuse material investigation. Gregory L. Ahmadian, 64, of Utica, was charged with 11 counts of pos...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

DUBOIS WATERFALLS STRUCTURE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
A large waterfall structure along Liberty Boulevard in DuBois - known for its 4-foot-tall "DuBois" lettering - is temporarily closed due to safety concerns. While officials aren't certain of the exact...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

SUPLIZIO ATTORNEYS ASKS COURT FOR SPECIFICATION ON TRANSACTIONS
Former DuBois City Manager John "Herm" Suplizio's attorneys have asked a federal court to specify which deposits, disbursements, and credit card charges are alleged to be illegal, arguing prosecutors'...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

STATE POLICE WARN OF RISING SCAMS, HOME INVASIONS
Pennsylvania State Police are warning of rising scams and home invasions. Criminals may pose as contractors or utility workers to enter homes, often targeting the elderly. Residents should demand phot...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025

MISSING DUBOIS MOM FOUND ALIVE
A DuBois woman reported missing earlier this week has been found alive, according to city police. Authorities say 39-year-old Brooke Elizabeth Andres was spotted walking along Route 36 between Punxsut...
Renda Media Aug 14, 2025







