Review: ‘Thirteen Lives’ gets lost in sprawling rescue story
The Associated Press Twenty-seven years ago, Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” saluted men with the right stuff — quiet courage and grace under pressure. This summer,…
August 2022
Recent Deaths 8/4/22
Samuel F. DeSanto, Jr., 87, of Leeper, died June 30, 2022. Barbara A. “Barb” Hulings, 72, of Warren, formerly of Marienville, died Aug. 1, 2022….
Turnpike Commission approves 5% toll hike
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The…
Clarion County veterans picnic to be held in Shippenville
From staff reports The Clarion County veterans picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Clarion County Park in…
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan after a visit that heightened tensions with China, saying Wednesday that she and other…
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the…
Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory…
Review: ‘Bullet Train’ goes off the rails, but Pitt doesn’t
The Associated Press Aboard the speeding locomotive of “Bullet Train” ride at least five assassins, one venomous reptile (a snake on the train), countless glib…
Help available for fuel, utility bills
From staff reports The Department of Human Services announced Monday that supplemental Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) payments are eligible to households that received…
PennDOT: Part of I-80 will have lane closures
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to long-term lane closures on Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between Exit 78, Brookville,…
Pelosi believed headed to Taiwan, raising tension with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was believed headed for Taiwan on Tuesday on a visit that could significantly escalate tensions with…
Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he…
Third-party candidates file to run for state governor, Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania third-party candidates for governor and U.S. Senate have filed paperwork ahead of a Monday deadline to get on the Nov. 8…
Recent Deaths 8/2/22
Vicki Jo Colwell Brosius, 87, of Fairmount City, died July 29, 2022. Robert Henry Carns died July 24, 2022. John R. Goodman, Sr., 65, of…
Fatal crash
State sends search, rescue team to Kentucky
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf announced one member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA-TF 1) Urban Search & Rescue has deployed to Kentucky to…
Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change….
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the…
Bohm triple shy of cycle, Phillies beat Bucs 8-2 for sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alec Bohm fell a triple shy of the cycle, tying a career-high with four hits in an 8-2 win for the Philadelphia…
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million
The Associated Press The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across…
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