February 2016
Facebook’s ‘like’ button gets ‘angry’ and ‘sad’
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s “like” button isn’t going away, but it’s about to get some company. Facebook has been testing alternatives to “like” in…
3 teens escape diversion program
From staff reports Three teenagers escaped from the Taylor Diversion Program in Tionesta early Tuesday, Marienville state police said. The three were identified as Ethan…
Trial begins for driller sued over fouled PA water wells
SCRANTON (AP) – Two families who accuse one of the largest natural gas drillers in Pennsylvania of polluting their well water are trying to persuade…
Malkin, Bonino look to return soon
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – A welcome sight greeted the smattering of Penguins fans gathered Tuesday at the team’s practice facility in Cranberry: Evgeni Malkin and Nick…
Chart-topping Adele favored for victory at UK’s Brit Awards
LONDON (AP) — Adele is hoping to put a glitch-marred Grammys performance behind her with triumph at British music’s Brit Awards. The singer is nominated…
California condors reach key survival milestone in the wild
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A captive breeding program that once included every living California condor has passed a key milestone in helping North America’s largest…
Clarion Univ. women’s track team wins Edinboro Open
Jessica Shomo finishes the 60m with a time of 7.98. She is the first woman in Eagle history to do so. Shomo also won…
Pittsburgh Zoo announces birth of rare Amur leopard cub
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has announced the birth of a rare Amur leopard. The president and CEO of the zoo…
East End Road accident
Seybertown Road DUI
North Washington man apprehended for outstanding warrants
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Butler County man wanted for outstanding warrants was taken into custody last week after he gave a false…
Keystone cheerleaders earn Team Spirit award
From staff reports HERSHEY – One Pennsylvania cheerleading team is annually selected to receive the PIAA Team Spirit award. Any coach, athletic director or administrator…
A ‘cool’ tractor
Proving snow isnt just for men, snowmen that is. Gabrielle Elder (right) and her dad, Kevin Elder, of Marble, made this cool – or maybe…
Details only deepen mystery in Kalamazoo shootings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — As details emerge about the night authorities say Jason Dalton has admitted gunning down six randomly chosen victims in and around…
‘Cutch’ wants to stay a Buc
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Andrew McCutchen wants to end his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but it will take a new contract to ensure that…
T.I. partners up with Jay Z’s companies Roc Nation, Tidal
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper T.I. is partnering with two of Jay Z’s companies. T.I. announced Monday night during a private pop-up concert in Atlanta that…
Recent Deaths 2/23/16
Juanita “Nita” Jean Cypher, 84, formerly of Fairmount City, died Feb. 17, 2016. Craig A. Cochran, 63, of Knox, died Feb. 18, 2016. Helen Marie…
Some mass shooting victims support efforts to hack iPhone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some victims and affected families in the mass shootings in southern California will file court papers in support of a U.S. magistrate…
Film is hilarious, very R-rated, super-‘hero’ story
The hero always has a choice in director Tim Miller’s “Deadpool,” a hilarious, self-aware comedy about a mercenary-turned-mutant who is the farthest thing from a…
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