Burning Man organizers sue over millions in US permit fees
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Burning Man organizers sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to recover millions of dollars they say the government has overcharged…
Recent Deaths 12/26/19
Richard Lloyd Bowser, 94, formerly of Knox, died Dec. 20, 2019. Ruth Ann McGinnis Davis, 77, of Emlenton, died Dec. 21, 2019. Aaron M. Fenstermaker,…
Police Report 12-24-19
Western Pennsylvania gas prices fall again
From staff reports PITTSBURGH – The average price of gasoline across western Pennsylvania is nearly 2 cents cheaper this week over the previous week at…
Pennies From Heaven’s yearly mission wraps up
By Randy Bartley Christmas came early for dozens of children Dec. 12 when “Pennies from Heaven” distributed gifts at the Zion Church outside Clarion. “Pennies…
No Christmas at Notre Dame, as fire forces Mass into exile
PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral is unable to host Christmas services for the first time since the French Revolution, because the Paris landmark was…
Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history
NEW YORK (AP) — A dancer born with one hand is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by New York’s famed Radio…
Recent Deaths 12-24-19
William Homer Zerbe, 83, of Knox, died December 18, 2019. Pauline “Paula” Weingard, of Tionesta, died December 17, 2019. James Smathers, 92, of San Diego,…
Police Report 12-23-19
Business owners asked to submit info for edition
From Staff Reports The newspaper will publish its 80th annual Business Review and Forecast in February and is looking for area business owners to provide…
Emlenton church to host food pantry
From staff reports Second Harvest mobile food pantry will provide food assistance to people in the Emlenton area from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Saudi sentences 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia sentenced five people to death on Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic…
Bell gets win vs. former team as Jets top Steelers 16-10
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Le’Veon Bell strolled into MetLife Stadium decked out in a bright yellow hoodie, and social media was immediately abuzz. The…
‘Rise of Skywalker’ opens with $175.5 million; ‘Cats’ flops
NEW YORK (AP) — The Force was a little less strong with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” J.J. Abrams’ Skywalker finale couldn’t match its…
Trustees’ next step
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The board of trustees overseeing Polk State Center intends to revisit its opposition to the facility’s planned closure and…
Forest County budget holds line on taxes
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners unanimously approved a budget with with no tax increase for 2020. Total expenses for the year are…
Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space…
Virtanen, Miller lead Canucks to 4-1 win over Penguins
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks shut down the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period, and that set the stage for a dominating…
30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction
DALLAS (AP) — Cartoonist Jim Davis is offering up more than 11,000 “Garfield” comic strips hand-drawn on paper in an auction that will stretch into…
U.S. Forest Service reopens Mayburg Bridge
From staff reports The Mayburg Bridge was reopened on Friday evening, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The Mayburg Bridge, which…
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