US hits 70% vaccination rate – a month late, amid a surge
The Associated Press The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults…
August 2021
Bipartisan bill leaves out key climate, clean energy steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate…
Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eduardo Escobar made one heck of an initial impression on Milwaukee fans in his first home game as a Brewer. Escobar hit…
Recent Deaths 8/3/21
Franklin Leroy Davenport, 59, of Lickingville, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, New York, died Aug. 1, 2021. Kathleen Cohlhepp Niederriter,…
Pet of the Day 8/2/21
Nova Lee is a sweet young girl with lots of energy and a high prey drive therefore no cats in her new home, please. She…
Salmon Rollups
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
House Hearing on VA Extended Care Program
Last Tuesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health conducted a hearing on access to VA’s home and community-based services. Ideally, these services allow veterans…
Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill…
Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the…
Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep…
‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to…
Recent Deaths 8/2/21
Dennis L. Hartle, Sr., 84, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2021. Krista Beth Cratty, 45, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. Hannah “Cora” Coralynn Lewis,…
Tornado confirmed in Cochranton
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Cleveland has confirmed that a tornado touched down Thursday afternoon at a farm near Cochranton….
Rescue boat arrives in Oil City
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Oil City Fire Department is gearing up to unveil its new rescue boat next month, about nine months after…
Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania is asking state lawmakers to return to Harrisburg within a month to extend a statewide disaster emergency intended…
Stallings’ RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates…
After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Jackson’s musical legacy never left, but a kind of comeback is coming. With a series of court victories that…