Several Western states battling raging wildfires
The Associated Press Wildfires are raging in several Western states, with some fueled by wind and dry conditions. The fires have forced evacuations as they…
Pirates hold off Braves, 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) – Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates past…
Video shows DiCaprio’s street prank of Jonah Hill
NEW YORK (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio has given good friend Jonah Hill a scare on a New York City street. Video posted online by E!…
Tionesta robbery
Toby Twp. accident
Film camp works with kids, adults with autism
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When he was 3 years old, Tristan Wainwright stopped speaking to his parents. His father, Jeff Wainwright, 44, said Tristan would only…
Pre-K program to be held in Tionesta
From staff reports TIONESTA – Child Development Centers and Forest Area School District are offering a state grant-funded pre-kindergarten learning program at West Forest Elementary…
Pet of the day 8/2/16
Name: Tux Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Female Size: Medium Tux can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
ALF coloring book drawings needed
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is putting together a coloring book for this year’s Autumn Leaf Festival,…
Recent Deaths 8/2/16
Geneva Breth, 90, of Punxsutawney, died July 24, 2016. Janet A. Faraone, 78, formerly of Tionesta, died July 20, 2016. Alice L. Hurst, 90, of Kossuth, died July…
Beaver Twp. accident
Leeper native graduates from U.S. Army War College
From staff reports Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Heasley, U.S. Army National Guard, graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle July 22 with a…
Job fair scheduled Thursday in Rimersburg
From staff reports A job fair for those in the education field will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at…
Space tourism license issued
MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) – Virgin Galactic says it has received an operating license for its space tourism rocket from the Federal Aviation Administration. Virgin Galactic…
Brown wants contract, but won’t hold out
LATROBE (AP) – Antonio Brown made it clear that he wants a new contract, but never considered holding out despite greatly outperforming his current deal…
NY parole authorities to bar sex offenders from ‘Pokemon Go’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday directed state authorities to prevent nearly 3,000 registered sex offenders now on parole from…
Cedar Point closing Mean Streak coaster
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park says it’s shutting down what was once the world’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster after…
Pet of the day 8/1/16
Name: Damian Breed: Terrier/ mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Damian can be found at Venango…
Skydiver first person to jump, land without chute
LOS ANGELES (AP) – After leaping from an airplane, Luke Aikins rocketed toward earth for two minutes, and then calmly flipped onto his back at…
Pirates swept by Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) – From winning a division title and a playoff series to making two All-Star teams, Jonathan Lucroy has enjoyed plenty of positive moments…
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