Cook Forest lodge ‘total loss’ after fire
From staff reports Fire departments from three counties fought a blaze Thursday evening that destroyed the Hominy Ridge Lodge in Cook Forest. The fire on…
February 2020
Forest School District outlines proactive steps as virus is monitored
From staff reports Forest Area School District is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and the potential for a pandemic in Pennsylvania. The district announced Friday it…
US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of…
Gibson makes 28 saves as Anaheim defeats Pittsburgh 3-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Gibson made 28 saves, Brendan Guhle scored the winning goal in the second period and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the…
‘Into the Wild’ lures the unprepared to Alaska wilderness
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — For nearly a quarter-century, the old bus abandoned in Alaska’s punishing wilderness has drawn adventurers seeking to retrace the steps of…
Sligo man dies in snowmobile crash in northern Maine
MAPLETON, Maine (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has died in a snowmobile crash in the northern Maine town of Mapleton, officials said Thursday. David Over,…
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus
TOKYO (AP) — A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and…
Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Maren Morris nab top ACM noms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay lead the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations for Dan Smyers and five…
Jury trial requested in drug death
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Three men charged in the drug delivery death of a Clarion man rejected plea deals Feb. 19 and opted for…
County jail ups battle against contraband
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail Feb. 13 took a step to better prevent the flow of contraband into the Paint Township-based…
Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation’s largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers before taking his own…
State health secretary outlines plans for possible virus spread
HARRISBURG (AP) — A customized update to pandemic flu plans should be completed in the coming days for the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania health secretary…
Review: ‘Invisible Man’ is a cunning if empty remake
The Associated Press Unraveling the dusted bandages of H.G. Wells’ classic 1897 science-fiction novel, writer-director Leigh Whannell has refashioned “The Invisible Man” as a bracingly…
Recent Deaths 2/27/20
Edna Lucille Mealy, 86, of Shippenville, died Feb. 23, 2020. William D. “Bill” Schmidt, 85, of Parker, died Feb. 23, 2020. Kenneth F. “Joe” Wiant,…
Virus outbreak could affect fireworks supplies in U.S.
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fireworks are an integral part of summer in America, but could those celebrations be in jeopardy because of the coronavirus?…
Mercyhurst University to house US intelligence hall of fame
ERIE (AP) — Mercyhurst University is carving out space in its library to house the U.S. Intelligence Community Hall of Fame, the school announced Tuesday….
Volatile 2019 behind him, Pirates’ Kela embracing new role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Keone Kela spent most of 2019 angry. At losing. At his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. At the team’s coaching…
Review: An unlikely friendship is at the heart of ‘Burden’
The Associated Press It was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling to adapt the real-life events surrounding a museum in South Carolina…
Lucinda couple face child endangerment charges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Lucinda man and woman have been charged by state police with recklessly endangering the welfare of children following a…
East Forest students earn VTC honors
These East Forest High School students were named to the Venango Technology Center List of Excellence for the second nine weeks marking period: (from left)…