December 2016
Pet of the day 12/13/16
Name: Zane Age: 2 years Color: White Breed: Pitbull Zane can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
University faculty, coaches approve contracts
From staff reports Faculty members and coaches at the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education have voted to accept new three-year contracts….
NCAA honoring man who inspired ALS ice bucket challenge
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that’s raised millions of dollars nationwide for ALS research is being honored…
Penguins pulverize Coyotes
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby left briefly after taking a stick to the face then returned and picked up his NHL-leading 21st goal as the…
Snubs and surprises from the Golden Globes nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Golden Globes nominations haven’t been as wildly surprising in recent years as it was that one year, when “The Tourist” and…
Recent Deaths 12/13/16
Tammy Sue Brooks, 53, of Mayport (Mudlic), died Dec. 6, 2016 Thomas Fair, 63, of Knox, died Dec. 5, 2016. Son-Cha “Shin” Hill, 69, of Green,…
Pipeline spills 176,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota creek
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials estimate more than 176,000 gallons of crude oil leaked from a pipeline into a North Dakota creek. State environmental scientist…
Ware, Yanda, Peppers among 8 sportsmanship finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Eight veteran players, including frequent All-Pros DeMarcus Ware, Marshal Yanda and Julius Peppers, are finalists for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award….
Pet of the day 12/12/16
Name: Degus Breed: Tabby Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Degus can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Monroe Twp. theft
Winslow Twp. theft
US judge rejects Green Party’s Pennsylvania recount case
The Associated Press A federal judge is rejecting a Green Party-backed request to recount paper ballots in Pennsylvania’s presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump,…
3 Ridgway state troopers injured in altercation
From staff reports Three Ridgway state police officers sustained injuries in an altercation in Fox Township, Elk County, Friday night. Ridgway state police responded to…
EU, Cuba sign cooperation pact, vow Trump will not hurt ties
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and Cuba signed a first-ever agreement on closer ties on Monday, and vowed that the arrival in office of…
Steelers bully Bills in snow
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Le’Veon Bell scored three times and set a franchise record with 236 yards rushing in finding traction on a slick,…
‘Moana’s reigns, ‘La La Land’ sings in limited release
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Disney’s “Moana” has continued to sit pretty atop the box office for its third consecutive weekend, but Damien Chazelle’s musical “La…
Area schools close or issue two-hour delay
Closed today: Brookville Good Hope Christian Preschool The following schools districts are running on a two-hour delay: AC Valley Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Forest Franklin…
Malkin, Crosby lead Penguins past Lightning 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had another eventful night. The Penguins star returned after passing concussion protocol following a first-period hit to get his…
Early audience reactions from ‘Rogue One’ premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The force is strong with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” according to early reactions from the film’s premiere Saturday night…
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