Recent Deaths 2/6/20
Robert Edward Bauer, 90, died Jan. 30, 2020. Mary Duhnke, 69, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 27, 2020. Ernest “Rudy” Rudolph Fair, 75, of Emlenton,…
February 2020
AWP president says 2 factors will determine future of sawmill
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The future of the Allegheny Wood Products sawmill in Marble depends on two factors – the recovery of the American…
Scientists dive into ‘Midnight Zone’ to study dark ocean
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A team of scientists is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean — into a “Midnight Zone”…
Governor’s budget pushes for aid for schools, college debt
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is taking aim at student debt and aging public school buildings while continuing a charge to boost public…
Disney Plus hits nearly 29M subscribers in 3 months
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney said its Disney Plus streaming service reached nearly 29 million paid subscribers in less than three months, an impressive start…
Keystone robotics finds success in DuBois
From staff reports The Keystone elementary robotics team had another day of success Jan. 25 at a VEX Robotics competition held at DuBois Middle School….
Forest Area picks up cafeteria grant
From staff reports The Forest Area School District has earned a $23,427 state grant to help pay for a new dishwasher unit at West Forest…
Iowa’s coveted status in doubt following results delay
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s coveted position as the first-in-the-nation nominating contest faces its most daunting challenge in decades in light of problems that…
PA hunters killed record 4,653 black bears in 2019
HARRISBURG (AP) — Wildlife authorities say Pennsylvania hunters killed 4,653 black bears last year, setting a new record. The Pennsylvania Game Commission said Monday the…
8 films from the Sundance Film Festival you’ll want to see
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — When the 36th annual edition of the Sundance Film Festival wrapped Sunday after 11 days of snow and cinema, it…
Recent Deaths 2/4/20
Barbara Ann Faust Schierberl, 90, of Clarion, died Jan. 30, 2020. James F. Weisel, 85, of Strattanville, died Jan. 31, 2020. Robert “Bob” L. Baranowski,…
Washington Twp. crash
Forest County bus crash
Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse…
Pens beat Caps in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby got the better of Alex Ovechkin in their 50th regular-season meeting and set the stage for more drama down the…
Super Bowl ads dialed up fun as an antidote to politics
NEW YORK (AP) — In the real world, political primaries are looming, impeachment is ongoing and heavy news never seems to stop. But during commercial…
Fentanyl offshoots are turning up in this area
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The synthetic opioid fentanyl family of drugs has sprouted two new offshoots called carfentanyl and acetyfentanyl. The Centers for Disease…
Clarion County’s fund balance surges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County is entering 2020 with a very healthy fund balance. Treasurer Tom McConnell said the county has a balance…
Punxsutawney Phil declares early spring ‘a certainty’
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog on Sunday declared: “Spring will be early, it’s a certainty.” At sunrise on Groundhog Day, members of Punxsutawney…
Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame
MIAMI (AP) — He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey….
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