Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
ATLANTA (AP) — Along a busy Atlanta residential road, a 68-year-old Vietnam War-era Army veteran has found what he calls a “match made in heaven.”…
November 2023
Karlsson, Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they weren’t really where they wanted to be during a 3-6 stretch to open the season. But a…
PennWest-Clarion honors veterans
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer The sound of Reveille rippled across the campus of PennWest-Clarion University on Friday morning, announcing the start of the school’s…
Speaker Johnson grasps for a funding plan with a government shutdown approaching
WASHINGTON (AP) — With just a week left to avert a government shutdown, new House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as…
SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically acclaimed sophomore album “SOS” earlier this year?…
Biden and Xi are to meet next week. There is no detail too small to sweat
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, there will be no such thing as a small detail. How…
Allegheny National Forest wildfire contained
From staff reports The USDA Forest Service announced Thursday that the Sugar Bay Wildfire in Allegheny National Forest reached 100% containment. The wildfire was located…
Wizards basketball team will perform at Keystone
From staff reports The world-famous Harlem Wizards, an interactive community basketball event, will be at a Keystone High School fundraiser at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec….
Blinken says ‘far too many’ Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that “far too many” Palestinians have died and suffered as Israel wages a…
Bryan Rust makes sure his second OT goal counts as Penguins defeat Kings 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After having a goal waved off in overtime, Bryan Rust quickly made sure it didn’t happen twice. His wraparound goal with…
Review: The Hunger Games return in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ with the odds in its favor
The Associated Press Two hours and 37 minutes is pretty long for a “ballad,” but you can’t call it “The Hunger Games: The Three-Cycle Opera…
Allegheny National Forest wildfire nears containment
From staff reports The USDA Forest Service announced that as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Sugar Bay Wildfire in Allegheny National Forest was estimated at…
Veterans Day services and activities
A-C Valley FOXBURG – Local veterans and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans’ Day program beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10,…
Israeli strikes pound Gaza City as ground forces battle Hamas near major hospital
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes pounded Gaza City overnight into Thursday as ground forces battled Hamas militants in dense urban neighborhoods near…
Last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis finds
The Associated Press The last 12 months were the hottest Earth has ever recorded, according to a new report by Climate Central, a nonprofit science…
Hollywood strikes are over. Here’s when you could see your favorite shows return
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they’re coming back. Wednesday’s deal between striking actors and studios and streaming…
Recent Deaths 11/9/23
Douglas Allen Rhoads, 70, of Knox, died Nov. 6, 2023. Paul Thomas “Tom” Lieberum, 81, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Oct….
State taking Green Ribbon Schools applications
From staff reports In an effort to boost environmental literacy and sustainability, applications are being accepted for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools…
Newcomer joins 2 incumbent Forest County commissioners
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Incumbents Mark Kingston and Bob Snyder and newcomer Patrick Kline were unopposed Tuesday in their bids for four-year Forest County…
Democrat McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrat Dan McCaffery won an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court in Tuesday’s general election, preserving a strong Democratic majority on a…