N. Korea unmoved as world unites against its nuke ambitions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea’s friends and enemies joined forces Friday in opposing its determination to be recognized as a nuclear weapons state and…
2017
Alive and kicking; Boswell delivering for Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Danny Smith wasn’t just looking for somebody who can kick. A lot of guys can kick. The Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator…
Disney-Fox deal may create a new nerdy nirvana
MENLO PARK, California (AP) — The coming union of the Disney and Fox media empires is set to create a new nirvana for fanboys and…
Forest County crash
Game of the Millennium in Pittsburgh? Not quite
The Associated Press Shout it from the top of Mount Washington: It’s the Game of the Year! Perhaps the Game of the Decade!! Maybe the…
Theft of motor vehicle
Audubon chapters prepare for bird counts
From staff reports Two area Audubon Society chapters are hoping that many of the region’s birds will stand up and be counted as they prepare…
Firefighter dies, thousands more take on California blaze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — One of the thousands of firefighters battling a series of wildfires across Southern California has died, but authorities gave no…
Merrill’s 1st goal of season lifts Fleury, Knights past Pens
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury has been thinking about one game for quite a while. And Thursday night he rose to the challenge. Fleury…
Eminem to host pop-up with ‘mom’s spaghetti’ on the menu
DETROIT (AP) — Rapper Eminem is hosting a promotional event in Detroit in the style of a pop-up restaurant with a menu featuring “mom’s spaghetti.”…
FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules Thursday, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a…
Red Cross lists blood drive locations
From staff reports The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life by donating blood during the holiday season to help…
Native American program draws large audience
From staff reports The Perry Township Historical Society was host recently to a standing-room-only attendance of nearly 200 at its Native American Program at the…
Light snow leads to school delays across the state
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Light snow is causing delayed school openings across Pennsylvania. Winter weather advisories posted throughout the state are expected to expire late Thursday…
Steelers offense at full strength vs. Pats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two snaps in, Le’Veon Bell knew he was done, that the groin injury that the Pittsburgh Steelers running back tried to ignore…
Oprah Winfrey to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at January’s Golden Globes. Morgan Freeman made the announcement for the Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 12/14/17
Mary Lou McClelland, 83, died Dec. 10, 2017. Melvin Sherwood Myers, 91, of Cocoa, Fla., died Dec. 9, 2017. Orpha Lois Stewart, 90, formerly of Sligo,…
Pet of the day 12/13/17
Name: Grayson Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Grayson can be…
Modern green bean casserole
Serves 10 Start to finish: 45 minutes CRISPY SHALLOT TOPPING 5 shallots, very thinly sliced Canola or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt to taste…
Clarion council doesn’t gamble on mini-casino
By SAMANTHA BEAL For the Clarion News Although it is unlikely a developer would attempt to locate a mini-casino in Clarion Borough, council on Dec….