Новости за 15.01.2017

David L. Lytle, 59, of Pinchy died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in Black Moshannon. Born Aug. 2, 1957 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Hollis and Mary Coble Lytle. His long-time companion, Sharon “Sis” K. Smeal, survives at home in Pinchy. Also surviving are step-sons, Michael Lutz and his wife, Nikki of […]

John R. “Zookie” McGonigal Sr., 76, of Karthaus was surrounded by family when he died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at the Center for Compassionate Care, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 13, 1940, the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Rauch) McGonigal. Mr. McGonigal worked construction and lastly was a heavy equipment operator for River […]

Staffing shortages in a Trump White House? A Supreme Court “nuclear option.” And some curious polling in New York City. It’s all part of this week’s “Inside Politics” forecast, where you get tomorrow’s headlines today. 1) Trump’s lean staffing may become issue Donald Trump bragged throughout the presidential campaign that his team was small but […]

BuzzFeed’s editor in chief says his organization is “proud” of its decision to publish unverified memos alleging that Russian operatives have compromising personal and financial information about President-elect Donald Trump. “We thought that it was important, when you have a blanket claim like he was compromised by Russian intelligence, to share the details,” Ben Smith […]

When Mojahed left his native Aleppo he thought the worst was over. What could be more terrible than living in the besieged Syrian city people called hell on earth? But the 24-year-old activist, now living across the border in Turkey, says his harrowing journey out of the country was more terrifying than all the years […]

Protesters are planning to flood Washington on January 20 and 21 to take a stand on President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The protesters hope to send a strong message to the world that they oppose this commander-in-chief. They want to make it clear that Trump does not have a mandate to take America in a new […]

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday unveiled the broad strokes of his Obamacare replacement package, a measure he again said Republicans must pass “on the same day as we do repeal.” “We’ve had six years to complain and we have complained — I’ve been one of those complaining about Obamacare,” he told CNN’s Jake Tapper […]

Vice President-elect Mike Pence flatly denied communication had taken place between President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia after repeated questions in interviews on Sunday. Asked by Fox News’ Chris Wallace about contact between Trump or Trump’s team and the Kremlin, and the former Indiana governor denied there had been any, writing off the whole line […]

Bishop Eddie Long, the controversial Georgia-based head of one of the nation’s largest megachurches, has died, according to the church he presided over. He was 63. Long died after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to a statement by the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. “Bishop Long was known as one of […]

A new report by Esquire magazine is raising the possibility of the White House press corps being “evicted” by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. On Sunday incoming press secretary Sean Spicer and other officials, questioned about the report, downplayed the seriousness of potential changes. He said the goal is to find space for a larger number […]

British Prime Minister Theresa May will urge the country to “make a success and build a truly global Britain” when she makes her most detailed speech yet on the country’s plans for Brexit. May, whose government has been accused of “muddled thinking” over Britain’s exit from the European Union, is expected to lay out her […]

The Ringling Bros. circus is closing down after more than 100 years in operation, according to a press release from Feld Entertainment, which has owned the circus for the last 50 years. “I have made the difficult business decision that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® will hold its final performances in May of this […]

Davos has a new star. Xi Jinping is set to become the first Chinese president to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering high in the mountains of Switzerland. It’s a visit rich in symbolism: Beijing is positioning itself as a global leader at a time when Western powers, and especially the United States, are […]

An international peace conference aimed at bringing a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict opened in Paris Sunday. While it is being attended by some 70 countries, neither Israeli nor Palestinian officials were present, while the incoming administration of the White House was also absent. The conference, which was welcomed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during […]

Real Relationships, a program of Children’s Aid Society, will hold free relationship education classes in Clearfield and Philipsburg, starting in February. Each weekly class includes free child care, free meals and free Sheetz gas cards. Classes are available to both couples and singles. Classes for singles will be held Mondays, starting Feb. 6, at Trinity […]

Bridges to be replaced as part of Public-Private Partnership BELLEFONTE – The community is invited to a public open house regarding the replacement of three Centre County bridges included in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Rapid Bridge Replacement Project. The open house will be focused on important information, including the construction schedules and traffic changes that are planned […]

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield Rotary Club meeting was recently an opportunity for the American Red Cross, PA Mountains Chapter, to highlight its programs and services. Beth Sawyer, disaster program specialist with the Red Cross, was in attendance. She discussed the many aspects of how the ARC chapter reaches out to help those in its seven-county […]

The GANT weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week.  It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side. The GANT reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most […]

RUSH TOWNSHIP – A logging accident claimed the life of a 59-year-old man Friday in a wooded area approximately 50 yards west of state Route 504 in Rush Township. According to state police at Philipsburg, the man was logging timber along a steep hill and removing it via a cable skidder. He had reeled out […]

A mosque was badly burned outside Seattle early Saturday, and police believe the fire was intentionally set. The incident occurred in Bellevue, Washington. No one was in the Islamic Center of Eastside at the time and no injuries were reported. CNN affiliate KCPQ said firefighters spotted 40-foot flames on the back side of the building. […]

It’s a dangerous setup that the Central Plains of the US knows all too well, as residents find themselves in the middle of cold, Arctic air blowing down from Canada and much warmer, humid air streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico. During the spring and fall, this clash of air masses often spawns severe […]

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP – A single-vehicle crash sent a 43-year-old Houtzdale man, Chris A. Vaughn, to the Altoona Hospital on Saturday. According to state police at Clearfield, the crash occurred at 4:20 p.m. on Henderson Street, east of Atlantic Avenue, in Woodward Township. Vaughn was reportedly traveling north when he lost control of his Jeep due […]

Leon Edward “Bill” Heider Sr., 92, of Sykesville died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born Sept. 19, 1924 in Murrysville, Pa., he was the son of the late Walter J. and Emily (Kaill) Heider. On Aug. 20, 1949, he married Shirley (Lucas) Heider.  She survives. He retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Company […]

Nearly 100 people are missing after a boat carrying migrants wrecked in the waters between Libya and Italy, the International Organization for Migration said Saturday. Rescuers have found eight bodies and only four survivors from the boat, which was carrying 110 people in harsh sea conditions, organization spokesman Flavio Di Giacomo told CNN. Many migrants […]

Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down and Lee Greenwood will headline a concert for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, his inaugural committee announced. The concert, which takes place at the Lincoln Memorial on January 19, has been dubbed “The Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration.” The Piano Guys and The Frontmen of Country are among the other […]