Sheriff: No foul play in ‘Avengers’ star snow tractor injury
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The serious injuries actor Jeremy Renner suffered while using a snow tractor to free a snowbound motorist on a private mountain…
January 2023
Free tax filing help offered
From staff reports Community Action, Inc.’s IRS-certified tax preparers are available, by appointment only, to complete and electronically file simple tax returns for individuals who…
Entries accepted for ALF theme contest
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting submissions for the 2023 Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest. Theme…
DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
BOSTON (AP) — Boston goaltender Linus Ullmark raised his arms in jubilation when the final buzzer sounded and the party was complete for the sellout…
Pennsylvania officer killed, 2nd wounded; suspect shot dead
BRACKENRIDGE (AP) — The man suspected of fatally shooting a Pennsylvania police chief and wounding another officer in confrontations during a foot pursuit near Pittsburgh…
State House control unclear ahead of chamber’s speaker vote
HARRISBURG (AP) — Partisan control of the state House of Representatives hung in the balance Tuesday as Pennsylvania lawmakers, their families and supporters arrived at…
Rose Parade avoids California rain as it welcomes New Year
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flower-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units celebrated the New Year on a chilly but dry Monday as the 134th Rose…
Recent Deaths 1/3/23
Robert “Bob” A. Burt, Sr., 81, of Rimersburg, died Dec. 28, 2022. Dennis “Denny” J. Droddy, 60, of Altoona, formerly of Oil City, died Dec….
Leeper senior center gets reprieve after shutdown was threatened
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Leeper senior citizen center has a new, if temporary, lease on life. In a letter to the Leeper participants…
Biden’s new year pitch focuses on benefits of bipartisanship
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — President Joe Biden and top administration officials will open a new year of divided government by fanning out across…
Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
BALTIMORE (AP) — A lot still has to go right for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs. After what happened this weekend, would you…
Full speed ahead: ‘Avatar’ sequel again dominates box office
NEW YORK (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” is the box office king for a third straight week, and shows no sign of slowing…