Pet of the day 11/22/17
Name: Bandit Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Grey/ blue black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bandit can be…
November 2017
Commission releases preliminary two-day bear totals
From staff reports After two days, 1,310 black bears have been harvested as part of Pennsylvania’s statewide bear season, according to preliminary totals released Tuesday…
US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes into Pacific; 8 rescued
TOKYO (AP) — Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the…
Pens’ Malkin out at least 1 game with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss at least one game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the injury on…
Disney star Jordan Fisher wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher has been crowned the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Lindsay Arnold. Fisher beat…
Vets organization gives back
From staff reports The Neil Sneeringer and Fallen Friends’ Memorial, Inc., a non-profit organization, has raised $5,400 through fundraising efforts this year. The group was…
Pet of the day 11/21/17
Cinnamon is a sweet neutered male. He is current on vaccines. He is young (under a year). Cinnamon can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Suspect arrested in police officer shooting
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a rookie police officer in western Pennsylvania was taken into custody Tuesday, the state…
Santa and Mrs. Claus spotted at Knox celebration
Santa and Mrs. Claus were spotted last Friday night in Knox as the borough held its annual Light Up Night. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived…
Family literacy services available in Forest County
From staff reports Family literacy services are now available in Forest County for anyone who is the primary caregiver to a child age 8 or…
Trump administration announces sanctions against N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the…
Steelers hope outburst vs. Titans sign of things to come
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After 9 1/2 games of an offense that was supposed to light up scoreboards instead operate in frustrating fits and starts, Ben…
Crash report turns out to be scene for Billy Crystal film
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A report of a car crashing into a pizza and ice cream shop on Long Island turned out to be…
Recent Deaths 11/21/17
Anna Jean Hartle, 83, of Rimersburg, died Nov. 17, 2017. Donald E. Heeter, 84, of Venus, died Nov. 17, 2017. Doris Kline Work Nelson, 88, of Oil…
Pet of the day 11/20/17
Name: Jax Breed: Collie, Rough/ Beagle Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Jax can…
Weekend rain, wind lead to flooding, uprooted trees
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Several incidents of flooding and downed trees occurred throughout the region this past weekend as a result of heavy rain…
Close friends Earnhardt, Truex celebrate
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. chugged another beer, left his crew guys on pit road after a nearly hour-long post-race party and bolted for the…
Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The Associated Press The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in…
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the summer of 1969, a scruffy ex-convict with a magnetic hold on young women sent some of his disciples into…
Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitions
DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify…