Quote for January 9, 2026
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
- Albert Einstein
Quote for January 9, 2026
2 shot by federal agent after ‘targeted’ stop, Portland mayor asks ICE to halt operations
(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- Two people were injured in a shooting involving a federal agent in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, according to authorities.The incident came a short time after an ICE officer allegedly shot and killed a woman in her car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking... Read More.
Luigi Mangione returns to federal court for pretrial hearing over potential death penalty
(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione returns on Friday to Manhattan federal court, where prosecutors have said they would seek the death penalty if he's convicted of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk in 2024. The... Read More.
Hiring slowed in December, defying Federal Reserve’s effort to boost hiring
(WASHINGTON) -- Hiring ticked down in December, defying the Federal Reserve's effort to boost hiring with a recent series of interest rate cuts, a jobs report on Friday showed. The reading fell short of economists' expectations.The U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, which marked... Read More.
In brief: ‘The Wrecking Crew’ official trailer and more
Another Jacka** film is on the way. Johnny Knoxville took to Instagram to share that another entry in the franchise known for dangerous stunts on screen is coming to movie theaters this summer. "Well a wang dang and hot d***... Read More.
2026 Golden Globes preview: What to expect, where to watch nominees
Awards season is in full swing.The 2026 Golden Globes will take place Sunday on CBS. Here's a preview about what to expect from the awards ceremony.On the movies side of things, the Paul Thomas Anderson-directed drama One Battle After Another is expected to walk... Read More.
Brockway Woman Accused of Burglary
BROCKWAY - A Brockway woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into an apartment.
On December 19th, police responded to a Seventh Avenue apartment for reports of a break-in.
Once on scene police learned that a woman, later identified as 38 year-old Stacie Smith, was... Read More.
Ridgway Man Accused of Threatening Judge
RIDGWAY - A Ridgway man has been jailed after allegedly threatening to kill a local judge.
On January 3rd a man reported to the Ridgway Police Department that 70 year-old Donald Thornton allegedly threatened to kill a judge who was proceeding over his wife’s DUI... Read More.
Local Sports Update – Friday, 1/9
District 9 Basketball
Boys:
THURSDAY
DuBois 31, Punxsutawney 23 – Trey Wingard was the top scorer for DuBois in the low-scoring affair with 10 points
Ridgway 57, DuBois Central Catholic 43
Johnsonburg 58, Brockway 40
Brookville 64, Keystone 52 – Both Landon Marrara and Owen May netted a dozen points... Read More.
Appreciating Our Police
DUBOIS - Today is Police Appreciation Day, a day for you to acknowledge and say thank you to the men and women who serve and protect the community.
We heard from DuBois Officers Gornati and Thompson, who say that these gestures of appreciation help balance... Read More.
