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Emmy Awards ratings down nearly 10% from last year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ratings for the Emmy Awards were down nearly 10% from last year, with the viewer numbers dipping again after a couple of years of growth. About 6.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the 78th primetime Emmy Awards on NBC, according to data released Tuesday by the network. “Widow's Bay” from Apple TV was Monday night's biggest winner by far on the telecast hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay, setting a record for a comedy with 14 Emmys. “The Pitt” won best drama for the second straight year. The show aired against the ...

Police news - Sept. 17

DUI HYNER — State police at Lamar initiated a traffic stop on a 2018 black Ram in Chapman Township on Aug. 5, at approximately 7:34 p.m., police said. Through investigation, it was determined that the operator, a 30-year-old Renovo woman, was under the influence of alcohol, police said. The operator was arrested for DUI and was transported to PSP Lamar for chemical testing, according to police. This investigation is ongoing. Vehicle hits down tree MILL HALL — On Aug. 6 at approximately 6:32 a.m., state police at Lamar responded to a one vehicle crash on Renovo Road near ...

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

NEW YORK (AP) — Pennsylvania officials have reported a fourth measles-associated death. The latest death involved an 18-year-old resident of Mifflin County, in the center of the state, the county coroner’s office said in a Facebook post. The cause was acute disseminated ...

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Good Day to Patti Miller, of Marsh Creek! Word of the Day Inveigle — verb — to entice; to win over by flattery. Quote of the Day “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu Howard Grange Howard Grange is having a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept 26, at the Howard VFW Post 8269. The chicken should be ready by 11 a.m. and will be on sale until sold out. The cost for a full meal will be $15 and includes the chicken, macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans and a roll. Call Anita at 814-571-4160 for info about the Howard Grange or this meal ...