Maria empties Carolina coast; millions suffer in Puerto Rico
The Associated Press Thousands of visitors abandoned their beach vacations and evacuated North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday as a weakening Hurricane Maria moved northward…
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Police investigating road assault incident
From staff reports Clarion state police are searching for one or more suspects involved in an aggravated assault incident that occurred at about 4 a.m….
Cranberry ‘OK’ for now with budget impasse
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A budget stymie in Harrisburg hasn’t yet dramatically impacted public school districts, but that time may come within a…
Mexico tallying the economic cost of big quake
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican government officials are tallying up the economic losses of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that caused widespread damage in the capital,…
Steelers tackle Villanueva: mix up led to anthem flap
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alejandro Villanueva just wanted to get a glimpse of the American flag, the symbol he wore on his military uniform during three…
Robert Plant releases new track, announces tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Plant is going on tour in North America next year to support his upcoming album, “Carry Fire.” The former Led…
Recent Deaths 9/26/17
Mary Lou (Graham) Bortz, 77, of Mercer, formerly of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 24, 2017. Madeline C. Beary Ditz, 84, of Fryburg, died Sept. 24,…
VA Releases New Veteran Suicide Data
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released a more comprehensive analysis of veteran suicide data. After working with the Department of Defense, as well…
AG: 30 charged in crystal meth probe
From staff reports Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 30 suspected drug dealers in connection with the shipment and sale of $1.6…
Archery deer season starts Saturday
From staff reports Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders. Archers…
Tennessee church shooting suspect charged with murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Witnesses and police described a chaotic scene as a masked attacker armed with two guns shot seven people, killing one, in…
Steelers lose 23-17 to Bears after anthem protest
CHICAGO (AP) — When the national anthem started at Soldier Field, the visiting sideline was mostly empty. The most prominent evidence of the Pittsburgh Steelers…
‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ dethrones ‘It’
NEW YORK (AP) — The R-rated spy comedy “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” displaced the horror sensation “It” as the No. 1 film in North America,…
Recent Deaths 9/25/17
Marie B. Reynolds, 89, of Summerville, died Sept. 24, 2017. David D. Switzer, 66, of Rockland Township, died Sept. 22, 2017. George E. Niederriter, 82, of…
Oiler pride
An Oilers fan submitted this photo of the Oil City marching band and cheerleaders at the end of the Grove City vs. Oil City football…
First day of fall
At 4:02 p.m. today, Autumn began. With temperatures predicted to stay in the mid- to upper-80s for several more days, it seems like this is…
East Forest teachers take on Tough Mudder
Recently, a group of East Forest teachers teamed up with a local accountant from Leeper to take on the Tough Mudder in Slippery Rock. East…
PTO fund treasurer arraigned on theft charge
From staff reports A Franklin woman was arraigned Thursday on a theft charge for allegedly embezzling money from the Central Elementary School PTO fund. Franklin…
‘Willy Wonka’ opens Sept. 29 at Barrow-Civic
From staff reports Audience members are in for a sweet treat as Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s production of “Willy Wonka” opens Friday, Sept. 29, at…
Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Pats
BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had a severe case of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, researchers said on…