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McCarthy's next big task: Win GOP support for House rules

WASHINGTON — After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority: passing ...

January 09, 2023 International News

Joseph Hardy, founder of 84 Lumber, dies on 100th birthday

FARMINGTON, Pa. — Joseph Hardy III, founder of the 84 Lumber chain of building materials stores and developer of the Nemacolin resort, has died. He was 100. A family stat...

January 09, 2023 National News

Elementary School staff take on the Harlem Wizards

CENTER TWP. — Center Township Elementary School staff schooled the Harlem Wizards basketball team in a Saturday night matchup at a fundraising event that packed stands. I...

January 09, 2023 Local News

Mike Kelly on McCarthy

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, said in a statement Saturday that he is happy to have finally voted in a Speaker of the House, having supported Kevin McCarthy since the fir...

January 09, 2023 Local News

Despite fire, Hovis Truck Services got back to business quickly

It didn’t take long for Hovis Truck Service and Sales in Emlenton, Venango County, to resume towing and repairing trucks after a fire destroyed its main building a little...

January 09, 2023 Local News

Bears get No. 1 pick after Texans rally for win at Indy

CHICAGO — Thanks to an old friend, the Chicago Bears are on the clock for the NFL draft. Chicago will pick No. 1 for the first time since 1947 after it lost 29-13 to the ...

January 09, 2023 Professional

'M3gan' dolls up with $30.2M while 'Avatar' stays No. 1

NEW YORK — The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film “M3gan” got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates, while “Avata...

January 09, 2023 Arts & Entertainment

Jon Rahm wins a stunner at Kapalua after Morikawa wipeout

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Jon Rahm began the bold new year on the PGA Tour by coming from seven shots behind to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions on Sunday with plenty ...

January 09, 2023 Professional

Chuckle of the Day

Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and people will think you’re watching too much news. ...

January 09, 2023 Chuckle of the Day

BBB warns of scams following police chief death, NFL player injury

The tragic death of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin have resulted in the creation of scam fundraisers, a...

January 08, 2023 Local News

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