Trading quarantines, Americans from cruise land in US
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at military bases in California and Texas overnight,…
Hornqvist has 2 goals, assist and Pens top Red Wings 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patric Hornqvist and the fourth line set the tone in another big win for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hornqvist had two goals and…
‘Sonic’ speeds to $57M debut; ‘Parasite’ sees big Oscar bump
NEW YORK (AP) — The redesigned “Sonic the Hedgehog” showed plenty of teeth at the box office, speeding to a $57 million debut, according to…
Clarion County prepared for census process
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County officials have been planning for the 2020 census count for more than a year. “We formed a committee…
Forest County wants everyone counted in census
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Preparations are underway to get everyone in Forest County counted in the 2020 census. “One thing I tell people is,…
Armed robbery, shooting near campus leaves 2 students hurt
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — An armed robbery and shooting at a pair of addresses near a western Pennsylvania university campus left two students injured, one…
Bansky’s Valentine’s Day mural covered after it was defaced
LONDON (AP) — The family who owns a house in southwest England where an artwork from Banksy appeared in time for Valentine’s Day has covered…
Paint Twp. assault
Kahle Lake dam will benefit from funding
From staff reports The Kahle Lake dam will benefit from a $43.5 million multi-year funding plan released by the state and the Pennsylvania Fish and…
US and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan
MUNICH (AP) — The United States and the Taliban have agreed to a temporary truce that, if successful, would open the way for a deal…
Zucker’s two goals help Penguins beat Canadiens 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins forward Jason Zucker is settling in nicely after two games with his new team. Zucker scored his first two goals with…
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ finds heart, song in tragedy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The zestfully titled, song-and-dance filled “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” has an unlikely origin. The NBC series, about a young woman who channels…
Clarion County jail hopes to land $100K body scanner
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail on Thursday took a step to better prevent the flow of contraband into the Shippenville facility….
Florida ‘red flag’ gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A 23-year-old man who posted on Facebook, “I don’t know why I don’t go on a killing spree.” A West…
Steelers confident Roethlisberger can return to form in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are confident quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s surgically repaired right elbow will be ready to go in time for the 2020…
Review: ‘The Photograph’ develops nicely into a fine film
The Associated Press This Valentine’s Day, there’s certain to be the usual flood of candy and flowers. But at your local movie theater, there’s something…
PennDOT improves warning at I-80 North Fork curve
From staff reports Those who regularly travel eastbound Interstate 80 eastbound may be familiar with the sharp turn at the North Fork Bridge in Brookville,…
Report: Census Bureau at risk of not being ready for count
The Associated Press With the start of the 2020 census just a month away for most U.S. residents, the U.S. Census Bureau is behind in…
Shelton’s 1st workout as Pirates’ manager ‘cool’ experience
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The smile never seemed to leave Derek Shelton’s face as he walked from one practice field to another while watching the…
Review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ worth rushing to see
The Associated Press If the Hollywood mantra for making blockbusters is “faster, faster, faster,” then the creators of “Sonic the Hedgehog” have wisely ignored it….