Quote for February 17, 2026
"Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.”
– Danny Kaye
Quote for February 17, 2026
Robert Duvall, star of ‘The Godfather’, ‘Apocalypse Now’, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for roles in some of American cinema's greatest films, including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at age 95."Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our... Read More.
Children are being kept in immigration custody longer than allowed, advocates say
(NEW YORK) -- As Khelin Marcano was preparing for her routine scheduled appointment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in December, she debated packing a bag full of her 1-year-old daughter's clothes. While she and her husband had been attending appointments without issue, she knew... Read More.
Curwensville Bomb Maker Sentenced to State Prison
CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man will be spending up to 16 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to making bombs.
We previously reported that 34 year-old Clinton Park was jailed after police discovered multiple homemade explosive devices.
Now, after pleading guilty to felony levels... Read More.
Weedville Man Accused of Supplying Drugs
WEEDVILLE - A Weedville man is facing several charges after allegedly having drugs on him during intake at the Elk County Jail.
On February 2nd Emporium Police arrested 32 year-old Bradley Vanvoorhis after being suspected of supplying methamphetamines.
When being transported to the Elk County Jail,... Read More.
Driving Safe: Snow Squalls Still a Threat
UNDATED - It may look like Spring is just around the corner, but Winter is still here, and you are being urged to watch for the threat of sudden snow squalls.
The National Weather Service describes a snow squall as a brief but intense burst... Read More.
DuBois Utility Bill Changes
DUBOIS - If you’ve opened your utility bill and noticed higher charges, you’re not alone. Many households in DuBois are seeing changes as consolidation takes effect.
City officials say new monthly “Debt Service” charges, $15 dollars for water and $20 dollars for sewer, are replacing... Read More.
Local Sports Update – Monday, 2/16
District 9 Basketball
Boys:
FRIDAY
Keystone Shortway Conference Semifinals
Cranberry 62, Brookville 43
Non-Conference
North Star 44, Curwensville 36
SATURDAY
D9 Central League Championship Game
Johnsonburg 48, Elk County Catholic 42 – Only the second loss of the season for ECC.
Girls:
FRIDAY
D9 Central League – Regular Season
Brockway 48, DuBois 31 – Brockway's... Read More.
Brockway School District Investing In Upgrades
BROCKWAY - The Brockway School District is investing over $50,000 dollars in new school equipment and facility improvements.
The district approved $28,840 dollars on electrical switches. An additional $6,530 dollars will be used to purchase bleachers for the Field House Auxiliary Gym.
They also approved $15,000... Read More.
‘Stranger Things’ star Maya Hawke marries singer Christian Lee Hutson
Maya Hawke and singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson are married.The couple exchanged vows in a surprise Valentine's Day ceremony on Feb. 14, surrounded by family and close friends, according to People.Maya Hawke's parents, actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, were both... Read More.
