Новости за 12.02.2017

Nordstrom. Neiman Marcus. TJ Maxx. And now, Sears and Kmart. Sears Holdings, the company that owns retail stores Sears and Kmart, reportedly said this weekend that it would remove 31 Trump-branded items from its website. The company pulled the products as part of a plan to focus on its “most profitable items,” Sears spokesman Brian […]

Stephen Miller’s new role as key White House player. A final sales pitch for endangered Obamacare. And a surprise alternative choice for education secretary. These stories and more are part of this week’s “Inside Politics” forecast, where you get a taste of tomorrow’s headlines today. 1) He has the President’s ear As a Capitol Hill […]

Nike says it’s time to stand up for equality in a new ad campaign. The company on Sunday launched a star-studded short film titled “Equality” to mark Black History Month. The ad features Nike-sponsored athletes LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, among others, “amplifying their voices in an effort to uplift, open eyes […]

The White House is considering new executive actions as well as a series of legal strategies to enact President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from seven majority Muslim countries, top policy aide Stephen Miller said Sunday. “Right now we are considering and pursuing all options. Those options include seeking an emergency stay at the Supreme […]

One of the largest cheesemakers in the US is recalling several of its products over fears of a listeria contamination. Sargento Foods, Inc., announced over the weekend that certain packages of its Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby and Chef Blends Shredded Nacho & Taco Cheese must be recalled “due to a potential contamination of Listeria […]

William L. Pierce, 49, of DuBois died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Fox Township, Elk County, as the result of a workplace accident. Born May 8, 1967, he was the son of the late Joseph Pierce Sr. and Sarah (Henry) Pierce. He worked at the Advanced Disposal Greentree Landfill for 18 years. He was Catholic […]

Julia M. Valimont, 78, of Clearfield died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born Sept. 26, 1938 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Homer F. and Roxie (Cowder) Gormont. Mrs. Valimont was employed by Sears as a salesperson for 28 years. She retired in 1995. She is survived by two daughters, […]

Leroy G. Brink, “Jiggs,” 87, of Irvona died Feb. 12 at his residence. He was born March 10 1929 in Berwinsdale, the son of Ashley Brink and Florence Holes Brink. He was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church. He worked as a farmer. Also, he was a Chest Township Supervisor for a number of years […]

Alec Baldwin has two Emmys and an Oscar nomination. But a newspaper in the Dominican Republic may have given the actor his highest praise yet. El Nacional apologized Saturday after identifying Baldwin as President Donald Trump, whom the actor impersonates regularly on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” to critical praise and Trump’s oft-tweeted displeasure. On Friday […]

“Saturday Night Live” saw yuge ratings Saturday night with President Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin as host. The NBC comedy series, which Baldwin was hosting for a record 17th time, brought in a 7.2 overnight rating, according to NBC. That is the show’s highest overnight rating since 2011. Baldwin, who again played Trump, brought in a […]

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie criticized President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Michael Flynn Sunday, saying he needs to clear up questions about whether he discussed sanctions in his pre-inauguration conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States. “I don’t think that you can have any more than one president at a time,” Christie […]

Germany’s parliamentary assembly has elected Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a Social Democrat, as the country’s president. The position of president in Germany is largely ceremonial, because the chancellor is the official head of government and has a higher profile on the world stage. Steinmeier previously served as vice chancellor and foreign minister under current Chancellor Angela Merkel. […]

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough Police are cracking down on parking violators. At Thursday’s Clearfield Borough Council work session, Police Chief Vince McGinnis said the police department has been issuing more tickets for residents who violate the 48-hour parking ordinance. McGinnis said with the recent heavy snowfall, it’s particularly important for residents to move their vehicles. […]

The bank’s Casual for a Cause program benefits several charities CNB Bank employees dressed in casual attire on five, different occasions throughout the year in exchange for a donation to a designated charitable organization.    Collectively the program, now in its ninth year, raised more than $5,900 in 2016 alone. The funds were donated to […]

DUBOIS – A three-week introductory course on social or ballroom dance will be held at the Galaxy Hall. The hall is located at 39 E. Long Ave., in DuBois. Dance lessons will cover the basic steps in the foxtrot, waltz, tango and swing, which can be used in many social settings. Lessons will be ideal […]

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 […]

Taraji P. Henson took home two NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. One was for her role in “Hidden Figures,” which was named best movie. Henson won for her vivacious role as Cookie on TV’s “Empire” and as Katherine G. Johnson in “Hidden Figures.” The Oscar-nominated film tells the story of the mathematical contributions of […]

The Northeast braced Sunday for another bout of potential blizzard conditions and bone-chilling winds, meteorologists said. The storm is expected to pack a punch. As strong winds blow up the coast, residents could be in for a potential nor’easter, according to the National Weather Service. The agency has issued a winter storm warning for portions […]

President Donald Trump said “see you in court” — and “Saturday Night Live” obliged. The NBC show brought back Alec Baldwin, this time as both its host and to lampoon the leader of the free world, for a sketch that had the President having his day in court over his blocked travel ban. Well, a […]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was thousands of miles away from home, but Kim Jong Un’s message was loud and clear — think twice before getting too cozy with the new US President. Abe, who is visiting the United States, and Japan were likely the main audience for North Korea’s Sunday missile launch. “Considering the […]

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Sunday, officials from South Korea and the United States said. It is the first missile test conducted by North Korea since US President Donald Trump took office. “The South Korean government and the international community are working together to take punitive actions appropriate for this launch,” acting South […]

A 19-year-old Georgia woman has fought her way onto the ballot, and, if elected, could become one of the youngest elected officials in the United States. Mary-Pat Hector, a sophomore at Atlanta’s Spelman College, is seeking a city council seat in the newly incorporated city of Stonecrest, a suburb east of Atlanta that is home […]

Regardless of any further court action on President Trump’s executive order on immigration, refugees to the United States are quickly running out of runway. One of the order’s provisions that so far is all but ignored slashed by more than half the total number of refugees from any country and any religion who can be […]

Immigrant rights activists and Democrats are raising concerns this weekend about recent immigration enforcement actions — though immigration officials maintain that only routine actions targeting criminals were underway. Fear is running high among immigrant communities since President Donald Trump’s inauguration — and after the recent publicized deportation of an undocumented Arizona mother of two after […]

Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come for “Grandma Camp.” This year I’ll recruit the oldest, Henry, to help pipe the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin View the recipe at TasteofHome.com >>