US calls off search for 3 Marines off Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. military officials called off a search and rescue operation on Sunday for three U.S. Marines who were missing after their Osprey…
August 2017
Lamet shines, Myers homers as Padres top Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The way Dinelson Lamet tinkers with his slider — throwing it hard and soft, inside and outside, high and low — Pittsburgh…
Weather knocks out power to nearly 1,300
From staff reports Strong winds and a heavy downpour caused widespread power outages for approximately 1,300 Central Electric Cooperative members early Friday evening. The majority…
River Road work to begin Monday
From staff reports A resurfacing project on River Road in Barnett Township, Forest County, is expected to begin Monday, according to PennDOT. The project is…
Experts: Lack of remorse could bite ‘Pharma Bro’
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than an hour after a U.S. jury convicted Martin Shkreli of securities fraud, the so-called “Pharma Bro” was back at…
Taylor Swift, ex-radio host head to court over groping claim
DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift and her support team didn’t call police after she said she had been groped by a Denver radio host during…
Polanco’s home run helps Pirates to 10-6 win over Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco put himself into an exclusive club and the Pirates into the lead. Polanco hit a go-ahead, three-run homer into the…
Pet of the day 8/4/17
Name: Spock Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spock can be found at Venango…
Emlenton woman waives hearing in stolen-vehicle case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Emlenton woman accused of almost wrecking a vehicle stolen from Florida with three juvenile passengers inside waived her preliminary…
Trucks and more at the Venango County Fair
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Fair-goers will once again be able to enjoy weeklong entertainment as the Venango County Fair returns for its 60th year…
AP source: Mueller turns to DC grand jury in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump…
Kuhl’s strong outing leads Pirates past Reds 6-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl went more than two months between victories earlier this season as his ERA soared and his confidence threatened to plummet….
How does Jack die? Answer coming in ‘This Is Us’ season 2
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting…
Woman who sent texts urging suicide gets 15 months in jail
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A woman who encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages and told him to “get back…
Pet of the day 8/3/17
Hard to believe this beautiful female puppy was brought to the rescue center as a stray. Sadly, no one has claimed this sweet girl so…
Historical society adds chapter to review WWII ties
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society, which focused last year on World War II and how that war involved and effected this area,…
Work on River Road to begin next week
From staff reports A resurfacing project on River Road in Barnett Township, Forest County will soon get underway, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation….
‘Something needs to be done’ about Clarion intersection
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News Writer A Strattanville man who took his concern about a Clarion intersection to the streets two months ago has…
2 dead after explosion at Minneapolis school
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A second body was found in the rubble of a collapsed school building in Minneapolis after an explosion killed a school employee…
Winker hits go-ahead HR off Benoit, Reds beat Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jesse Winker watched Cincinnati Reds teammate Scooter Gennett take batting practice Wednesday. When Gennett sent a ball flying over the Clemente Wall…