House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul…
March 2021
Rotation spot secure, Pirates lefty Brault settling in
The Associated Press Steven Brault can exhale — sort of. For the first time in his major league career, the relentlessly upbeat Pittsburgh Pirates lefty…
Review: In ‘Truffle Hunters,’ an enchanting but beset world
The Associated Press You’ve got to love a movie that credits its dogs before it does its executive producers. “The Truffle Hunters,” Michael Dweck and Gregory…
Recent Deaths 3/4/21
Kenneth L. “Kenny” Dodd, 84, of Knox, died March 1, 2021. Nalayah Oliva Rochelle Harris died Feb. 23, 2021. Marjorie Anne Ziegler, 91, of Brookville,…
Plan would help families cover cost of missed school meals
From staff reports The state submitted for federal approval the Wolf Administration’s plan to issue more than $1 billion in federally funded benefits to families…
A-C Valley student chosen for All-Eastern Symphonic Band
From staff reports Allegheny-Clarion Valley student Brent Hetrick was chosen to represent the school district and the state by performing with the NAFME All-Eastern Symphonic…
Pennsylvania teachers, school staff to get 1-dose vaccine
HARRISBURG (AP) — With growing emphasis on getting students back in schools, teachers and school staff will receive the first doses delivered to Pennsylvania of…
Kapanen scores twice; Pens welcome back fans with 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The arena wasn’t completely full for Pittsburgh’s game against visiting Philadelphia, yet it felt that way to Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen…
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
NEW YORK (AP) — When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. Murphy was at…
Clarion, Venango add combined 8 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced a combined eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion counties….
Children have been hooked on hatchery’s trout for decades
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For 84 years, the volunteers at the Heath Sportsmen’s Club fish hatchery have brought smiles to youngsters. That almost came…
Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill seemed all but dead as the Senate…
Pro teams allowing fans as state eases restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Fans will soon return to pro sports venues whose stands have been empty for a year or more as Pennsylvania on Monday…
Shaq Attack: O’Neal ready to rumble in tag match for AEW
The Associated Press Hack-a-Shaq is coming to All Elite Wrestling. Shaquille O’Neal may again absorb some intentional hits in his tag team match this week….
Recent Deaths 3/2/21
Walter Wayne Maxwell, 89, of Miola, died Feb. 24, 2021. A. Maxine Hawk, 94, of Shippenville, died Feb. 25, 2021. Richard Barger, 80, of Tylersburg,…
Democratic voting bill would make biggest changes in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress begins debate this week on sweeping voting and ethics legislation, Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing: If signed…
Islanders blank Penguins 2-0 behind rookie Sorokin
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Islanders rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves for his second shutout, and Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each scored power-play goals…
‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ win at a socially distant Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a…