Longest, fastest, zaniest: Guinness World Records celebrates ‘crazy, fun, inspiring’
NEW YORK (AP) — Do you know the highest average grossing movie franchise in history? That’s easy, “Avatar.” What about the record for the most…
September 2023
Recent Deaths 9/26/23
Harry V. Kaltenbach, 83, of Knox, died Sept. 21, 2023. Carol J. (Lightner) Campbell, 89, of Sligo, died Sept. 19, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Allegheny Forest celebrates centennial
By JAMIE HUNT For The Derrick The Allegheny National Forest celebrated its centennial on Sunday at the historic Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Wilcox, exactly…
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety, boost capacity
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity,…
Reds rally past Pirates 4-2 in Votto’s possible home finale
CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer and drove in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds bounced back…
Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Steelers top 23-18
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh’s offense in the first two games, so much so that fans…
‘Expend4bles’ opens with epic flop while ‘Nun 2’ claims top spot again
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham weren’t enough to save “ Expend4bles ” from a debut box office flop. The fourth installment…
Commissioners back Clarion’s Second Ave. project
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer On Sept. 12, the Clarion County Commissioners threw their support behind a Clarion Borough project. The commissioners unanimously adopted a…
Foxburg area gets a look at proposed community park
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer Foxburg residents this week got their first look at the plans for a proposed riverside park. Fox-Hunt Community Park, which…
NASA’s first asteroid samples streaking toward Earth after release from spacecraft
The Associated Press A space capsule carrying NASA’s first asteroid samples streaked toward a touchdown in the Utah desert Sunday to cap a seven-year journey….
The threat of wildfires is rising. So are new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them
LONDON (AP) — Wildfires fueled by climate change have ravaged communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer, killing many people, exhausting firefighters and fueling…
Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12
CINCINNATI (AP) — A surprise in 2023 following a 100-loss season, the Cincinnati Reds and their beleaguered bullpen were dealt a staggering blow by the…
Thompson co-introduces bill on telehealth services
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or HEALTH Act, as part of National Telehealth Awareness…
Foxburg Free Library to hold Run to Read race
From staff reports The Foxburg Free Library will hold its second annual Run to Read 5K race on Oct. 21 on the Allegheny Bike Trail….
Federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who’s hit, what’s next?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the…
Pirates score two runs in 7th, rally to beat Reds 7-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in the tying run in the seventh inning with an RBI single and scored the go-ahead run two batters…
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
The Associated Press Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different…
PennDOT to hold hiring event in search for winter workers
From staff reports There will be an on-site hiring event at the Clarion County PennDOT Maintenance Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday,…
ORAS hosts event to safely view partial eclipse
From staff reports ORAS is hosting a public presentation at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center, located on Camp…
Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt
WASHINGTON (AP) — With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s latest funding plan in ruins and lawmakers leaving town for the weekend, there’s no endgame in sight…