Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in ‘Grease,’ dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and…
August 2022
Recent Deaths 8/9/22
Robert J. Bookwalter, 84, of Oil City, formerly of Rockland, died Aug. 6, 2022. George Curtis Boyles, 96, of Venus, died Aug. 3, 2022. Daniel…
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China said Monday it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns…
Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic vision…
Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak Sunday with…
‘Bullet Train’ pulls into station with $30.1M
NEW YORK (AP) — The stylized action romp “Bullet Train,” starring Brad Pitt, arrived with a $30.1 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday,…
Forest to seek grant for bridge replacement
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Forest County commissioners, during their meeting on Wednesday, approved a resolution to apply for a Multimodal Transportation Grant to…
Collaboration effort on Marienville Area Community Garden celebrated
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The transformation of Marienville Park to Marienville Area Community Garden was celebrated Monday with a ceremony, during which state officials…
Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation
The Associated Press Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — $49.3 million in…
Dems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval early Sunday, debating a measure with less ambition than President Joe Biden’s original…
Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates
BALTIMORE (AP) — On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark, Baltimore’s less heralded 2022 team…
Line painting in Forest County planned for next week
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has scheduled line painting for next week in Forest County, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., weather…
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v….
Orioles hold off Pirates 1-0 for 4th straight victory
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer took a shutout into the seventh inning before eventually giving way to the Baltimore bullpen. This season, that must be…
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury Thursday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million — significantly less than the $150…
Penn Highlands opens Clarion facility
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Representatives from the Clarion community and Penn Highlands Healthcare participated in a ribbon-cutting at the Clarion Community Medical Building on…
Community Action survey available for Clarion and Jefferson residents
From staff reports Community Action, Inc. is asking residents of Clarion and Jefferson counties to complete a short Community Needs Assessment Survey regarding critical issues…
China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait
KEELUNG, Taiwan (AP) — China conducted “precision missile strikes” Thursday in the Taiwan Strait and in the waters off the eastern coast of Taiwan as…
After Supreme Court ruling, it’s open season on US gun laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights threatens to upend firearms restrictions across the country as activists wage court battles over everything…
Reynolds’ leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7…