Recent Deaths 12/29/16
James Henry Biltz, 82, of Oil City, died Dec. 27, 2016. Carol Lee Dittman, 59, of Knox, died Dec. 26, 2016. Ira James “Jim” Host,…
December 2016
Actress Debbie Reynolds has died at age 84, son says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” has died. She was 84. Her son, Todd…
Pet of the day 12/28/16
Name: Diamond Breed: Himalayan/ Siamese Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Diamond can be found at Venango…
Obama, Japan’s Abe decry ‘horrors of war’ at Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The leaders of Japan and the United States sought to remind the world that even the most bitter enemies can…
Crosby, Malkin lead Pens past Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored a goal for the fourth straight game and added two assists in leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a…
Teen Vogue writer receives threats after Fox News interview
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman involved in a heated debate with Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson over Ivanka Trump said Tuesday she’s received thousands…
LeBron James named AP Male Athlete of Year
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James was jolted forward when the massive crowd swelled from the sidewalks and into Cleveland’s streets, surrounding the convertible that he…
Knox Borough harassment
Daughter: Actress and author Carrie Fisher dies at age 60
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars,” has died. She was 60. Fisher’s…
Pet of the day 12/27/16
Macy is an approximately 1 year old female Border Collie/German Shepard mix. Macy is friendly, loves to play in the yard and enjoys the attention…
Allegheny National Forest snowmobile trails open
From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest’s snowmobile trails will opened Friday, Dec. 16. The only trail that will remain closed is Snowmobile…
Mall fights send post-holiday shoppers scrambling for exits
BEACHWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Fights broke out at malls around the country Monday night sending shoppers, who were looking for post-holiday deals, scrambling for the…
Biles is female athlete of year
NEW YORK (AP) – Simone Biles tried to treat the 2016 Summer Olympics like just your average ordinary gymnastics meet. So what if the stage…
‘Sherlock’ returns with murder, mystery – and a baby
LONDON (AP) — There’s something rotten in Baker Street. It may just be the diaper of baby Rosamund Watson, whose arrival at the start of…
Recent Deaths 12/27/16
Carrol “Kay” Irene Gilmore, 78, of Lucinda, died Dec. 21, 2016. Harry E. Neiswonger, 83, of Corsica, died Dec. 21, 2016. For the complete…
Christmas gifts taken
Recounts or no, US elections are still vulnerable to hacking
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jill Stein’s bid to recount votes in Pennsylvania was in trouble even before a federal judge shot it down Dec. 12….
Steelers rally to clinch AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers rode Ben Roethlisberger’s right arm and Antonio Brown’s left arm to the AFC North title. Roethlisberger shook off a…
Teen pivots from a Kenyan slum to ballet stage
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a country not usually associated with classical ballet, a 16-year-old dancer leaps onto the stage, his gravity-defying turns taking the…
British singer George Michael dead at age 53
LONDON (AP) — George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies,…
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