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House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
17/05/2024

House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks to force the weapons transfer as Republicans…

Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs
17/05/2024

Olivares, Gonzales homer to lead Pirates to 5-4 win over Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Olivares and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Thursday night. Olivares hit a two-run homer in the first inning. He also doubled a…

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
17/05/2024

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

The Associated Press It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. “…

First responders day to be held in Fertigs
16/05/2024

First responders day to be held in Fertigs

From staff reports The Fertigs Community Center will hold its third First Responders Day for Kids from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The purpose of the event is to highlight the importance of first respond…

US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on
16/05/2024

US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieg…

Contreras leads the way as Brewers hit 5 homers off Martín Pérez in 10-2 win over Pirates
16/05/2024

Contreras leads the way as Brewers hit 5 homers off Martín Pérez in 10-2 win over Pirates

MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee’s five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers’ 10-2 blowout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The NL Ce…

Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends
16/05/2024

Review: ‘IF,’ imperfect but charming, may have us all checking under beds for our old friends

The Associated Press How do you make a kid’s movie that appeals not only to the kids, but the adults sitting next to them? Most movies try to achieve this by throwing in a layer of wink-wink pop cu…

Recent Deaths 5/16/24
16/05/2024

Recent Deaths 5/16/24

Jean A. Lutz, 89, of LaVerne, Calif., formerly of Lucinda, died March 23, 2024. James Robert Baucom, of Parker, died May 11, 2024. Dorothy Elizabeth Flick, 80, of Shippenville, died May 12, 2024. &…

Kayaking course set in Cook Forest
15/05/2024

Kayaking course set in Cook Forest

From staff reports Cook Forest State Park will conduct an entry-level American Canoe Association (ACA) kayaking course for kayak enthusiasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27-28. Subjects such as equip…

Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
15/05/2024

Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial i…

Sal Frelick shines at the plate and in the field as Brewers beat Pirates 4-3
15/05/2024

Sal Frelick shines at the plate and in the field as Brewers beat Pirates 4-3

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick homered for the first time this season, Joe Ross and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday ni…

Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
15/05/2024

Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics

NEW YORK (AP) — The video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time has been a source of whimsical delight for sidewalk c…

Clarion Summer Fest sets dates, themes
14/05/2024

Clarion Summer Fest sets dates, themes

From staff reports Summer Fest will be returning to Clarion this year, taking place on the weekends of: June 7-8, July 5-6 and Aug. 2-3. June will have a theme of “The Big Outdoors” and will focus …

Rimersburg Memorial Day services announced
14/05/2024

Rimersburg Memorial Day services announced

From staff reports Rimersburg Shearer-Shick Post 454 of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7132 will host commemorative Memorial Day services Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27. Th…

Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
14/05/2024

Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment — an election yea…

Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president
14/05/2024

Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen awaits a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers on Tuesday after testimony that linked the celeb…

Bryan Reynolds’ bat, Mitch Keller’s arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers
14/05/2024

Bryan Reynolds’ bat, Mitch Keller’s arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryan Reynolds went 5 for 5 with a homer and two doubles, Mitch Keller threw six shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Monday night. Pitt…

Recent Deaths 5/14/24
14/05/2024

Recent Deaths 5/14/24

Leo Francis Schrecengost, 83, of Shippenville, died May 10, 2024. Jean Schwab, 79, of Knox, died May 10, 2024. Barbara Ann (Mealy) Allio, 79, of Tionesta, died May 9, 2024. Wilma J. Wolfe, 88, of K…

Blinken delivers some of strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza
13/05/2024

Blinken delivers some of strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Is…

Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
13/05/2024

Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on…

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening
13/05/2024

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge t…

Clarion County COs, dispatchers receive pay hike
12/05/2024

Clarion County COs, dispatchers receive pay hike

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer An incentive offered by Clarion County to corrections officers and 911 dispatchers, it was learned during the jail board’s meeting on Friday, appears to be working. Fa…

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
12/05/2024

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported

The Associated Press A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, com…

Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at bridge collapse site
12/05/2024

Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at bridge collapse site

BALTIMORE (AP) — After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Mary…

Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
11/05/2024

Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports o…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surge...
11/05/2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Friday night. Bellinger turned on a 100 mph fastball from Jared Jones (2-4) in the first inning and sent it into the right-field seats for the Cubs. He later added two doubles and an RBI single and is hitting .538 (7 for 13) since returning from fractured ribs....

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Friday night. Bellinger turned on a 100 …

I-80 lane closures in Clarion County scheduled
10/05/2024

I-80 lane closures in Clarion County scheduled

From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Interstate 80 lane closures in Clarion County are scheduled to take effect late this month in support of the Canoe Creek B…

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights ...
10/05/2024

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The United States vetoed a widely backed council resolution on April 18 that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent, and U.S....

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably re…

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost...
10/05/2024

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure. Gov. Josh Shapiro's office said Thursday that the Democrat will sign the bill, 18 years after he first introduced a similar bill when he served in the state House of Representatives....

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce dist…

The Associated Press Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warn...
10/05/2024

The Associated Press Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, will produce and Serkis will direct....

The Associated Press Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday th…

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