Protest over Minnesota police shooting calm but constant
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s capital kept its cool entering a third straight day of protests over the killing of a black man at…
July 2016
Assault at Forest prison
From staff reports Marienville state police are investigating an assault at the SCI-Forest state prison. Police said an inmate attacked two staff members about 7:45…
McCutchen helps Pirates to a rare win over Cubs, Arrieta
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It turns out that the Pittsburgh Pirates can indeed beat the Chicago Cubs and their ace pitcher Jake Arrieta. Andrew McCutchen had…
Richland Twp. Crash
PA flags to fly half-staff to honor Dallas police
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth flags to fly half-staff, after five police officers were fatally shot during what…
Pet of the day 7/8/16
Name: Shelby Breed: German Shepherd Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes Shelby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Forest Co. pursuing grant for screening equipment
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Forest County officials are working to acquire grant funding that will go toward the replacement of the courthouse’s X-ray scanner…
Students place at national competition
Students from the Forest Area Chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Amelia Crouse (left), Morgan Miller, Macie Doty, Emma Cussins, Rachel…
Police: 5 officers dead, 7 hurt in Dallas shooting
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas was in shock and beset by uncertainty early Friday after gunmen shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven during…
Glasnow makes debut as Pirates fall to Cards, 5-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Another young arm put a smile on Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle’s face. Tyler Glasnow didn’t let a rough finish spoil…
‘The Legend of Tarzan’ – An old-fashioned jungle adventure
Nature is a force to be neither tamed nor controlled in director David Yates’ “The Legend of Tarzan,” a jungle adventure based on the original…
Pet of the day 7/7/16
Name: Inky Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Inky can be…
Minnesota police kill man in car; video is widely shared
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — A police officer fatally shot a man in a car, and a woman in the vehicle apparently live-streamed the aftermath…
Foxburg DUI
CUP School of Education develops new programs
From staff reports CLARION – Graduate-level degree opportunities have broadened with the addition of the master of science in special education. The degree is designed…
Knox Lions poster contest winners
KNOX – Each school year, the Knox Lions Club, in conjunction with the 37-Club Lions District 14-N, sponsors a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest…
More than 500,000 hoverboards recalled after fires
NEW YORK (AP) – More than 500,000 hoverboards are being recalled after some of the motorized scooters overheated, burned riders and damaged property. There have…
Kang’s double sparks Bucs, 7-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Jung Ho Kang drove in two key runs with a seventh-inning double a day after Chicago police said they were investigating…
Rose McGowan defends Renee Zellweger, slams film critic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Rose McGowan is calling out a film critic for writing that Renee Zellweger no longer looks like herself and insinuating…
Recent Deaths 7/7/16
Otto Francis “Frank” Lauer Jr., 82, of Lucinda, died July 2, 2016. Harry S. Madison, 73, of Clarion, died June 30, 2016. Arthur James Thompson, 77, of…
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