Recent Deaths 9/27/16
Frederick W. Brady Sr., 86, of Neilltown, died Sept. 21, 2016. Hilda M. Wilt McBride, 88, of Harrisville, died Sept. 22, 2016. Mildred Audine “Deanie” McConnell, 85,…
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Marienville Oktoberfest winners announced
From staff reports With Mother Nature cooperating this past weekend, the Marienville Oktoberfest turned out to be a great success, according to the Marienville Area…
Pirates fall again, playoff hopes dim with loss to Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A season that’s spiraled away from the Pittsburgh Pirates spilled into frustration Sunday. On the edge of elimination from the playoff race…
9 wounded in Houston shooting; suspect dead, was a lawyer
HOUSTON (AP) — Nine people were shot and wounded, one critically, in a Houston neighborhood Monday morning by a lawyer who had issues with his…
Debate Night: Clinton, Trump set for high-stakes showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday…
Eagles clobber Steelers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Carson Wentz threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, a fierce defense shut down Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown and the Philadelphia…
‘Magnificent Seven’ rides Denzel’s star power to $35M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Antoine Fuqua’s “The Magnificent Seven” remake rode the star power of Denzel Washington to an estimated $35 million debut, topping North…
Boil water alert issued for some Brookville residents
From staff reports BROOKVILLE – The Brookville Municipal Authority issued a boil water alert Thursday for customers east of Richards Street and including Richards Street,…
NY authorities seize 33 kilos of heroin in record drug bust
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York state have made a record drug bust, seizing 33 kilograms of heroin and 2 kilograms of fentanyl….
Students, faculty express concern over possible strike
By KAYLA HANDY Contributing Writer With a $159 million proposal on the table from the State System of Higher Education, there is no guarantee that…
Autumn Leaf Festival starts Saturday in Clarion
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer CLARION – More than 250,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Autumn Leaf Festival, which begins Saturday. The nine-day…
Send in the clown complaints: Spate of reports raises alarm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are encouraging caution amid a rash of public complaints and social media reports in a number of states of people dressed…
Go 4 It: Unfazed Feldman plans return to ‘Today’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After being widely ridiculed for a music performance on the “Today” show last week, Corey Feldman didn’t seek solace from drugs…
Brewers avoid sweep
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high, and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two run homer to help…
Crash investigation leads to Megan’s Law violation charge
From staff reports Franklin state police have charged a Cooperstown man with violating his Megan’s Law registration requirements following their investigation into a crash that…
The wood chips fly
Chainsaw carvers can expect to get a little sawdust in their hair, on their clothes, in the air and most everywhere, as Joe Dussia, who…
Charlotte workers asked to stay home after night of violence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Streets appeared calm early Thursday in downtown Charlotte after a second night of violent protests over the deadly police shooting of…
Bucs climb back over .500
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Sean Rodriguez hit a home run and a two-run single, Andrew McCutchen went deep, rookie Chad Kuhl pitched six strong innings and…
Cotillard announces pregnancy, denies Pitt reports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marion Cotillard is announcing her pregnancy and shooting down rumors of any romantic involvement with Brad Pitt. The Oscar-winning actress says…
Recent Deaths 9/22/16
Jean Marie Crowley, 92, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 18, 2016. Bertha Davis, 90, of Seneca, died Sept. 16, 2016. Ruth Elizabeth Guntrum, 89, of Sanford, Fla., formerly…