Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading reproductive health care provider and abortion rights advocacy organization, plans to spend a record $50 million ahead…
August 2022
Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball over seven shutout innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored…
Tionesta Indian Festival features lighthouse tours
From staff reports It’s August and in Tionesta that means Indian Festival will be held and runs from Thursday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 21….
Clarion church adds school supplies to food giveaway
From staff reports Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food bags and string backpacks with school supplies at 2 p.m. Thursday. The food bags will…
Colorado River cuts expected for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The federal government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as…
Biden to sign massive climate and health care legislation
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill on Tuesday, delivering what he has called…
US, South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea will begin their biggest combined military training in years next week in the face…
Medical investigator rules Baldwin set shooting an accident
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin last year was an accident, according to a determination made…
Recent Deaths 8/16/22
Gary Lee Dunn, 67, of Appleton, Maine, died Aug. 9, 2022. Linda L. Bender Howell, 71, of Perry Township, Parker, died Aug. 10, 2022. Raymond…
Rimersburg Community Days provides a trip back into time
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A history event of sorts was held as part of Rimersburg Community Days on Saturday, but it was more of…
Police: Man killed himself after ramming US Capitol barrier
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air…
China announces new drills as US delegation visits Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation…
Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Pittsburgh…
‘Bullet Train’ repeats No. 1; ‘Top Gun’ flies back up ranks
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend, according to studio…
Sigel man among Camp Lejeune claimants
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer From August 1953 through December 1987, thousands of American men and women serving in the U.S. Marine Corps passed through…
Assessment underway in Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County’s reassessment process has started. Sarah Garner, the project manager for Massachusetts-based Vision Government Solutions Inc., told Clarion County…
Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
The Associated Press Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation…
Pickett’s game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle…
Logan Webb stars as Giants beat slumping Pirates 2-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb struck out nine in eight sparkling innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Saturday…
Work is continuing on Marienville trail
From staff reports Volunteers for the Marienville 4 Seasons Trail have been installing gates and stop signs on the road crossings at Route 66, Route…