Earth’s hot streak continues for a record 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth’s record monthly heat streak has hit 11 months in a row – a record in itself. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
April 2016
Pens throw a ‘Garden’ party
NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Cullen beat Henrik Lundqvist on a semi-breakaway after beating two defensemen early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
I’d Watch That website asks public to make, judge TV ideas
LOS ANGELES (AP) – You’re mystified by the number of destined-for-failure shows on TV and figure you could make better picks than network executives. Or…
Storm caused the worst flooding Houston has seen in 15 years
HOUSTON (TNS) — A storm that hit Houston this week caused the city’s worst flooding in 15 years and left five people dead, officials said. More…
Adjusting to life – and leaner wallets – after the gas boom
TOWANDA, Pa. (AP) — Jami Patel spends long hours behind the front desk of a nearly empty motel, desperate for someone, anyone, to check in….
Hearing delayed in police ambush case after judge bars media
MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — A judge postponed a hearing Tuesday for a man charged with ambushing two troopers outside a Pennsylvania State Police barracks after…
SNL comedians to perform at CampusFest
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University activities board welcomes the community to CampusFest 2016, featuring Saturday Night Live comedians Jay Pharoah and Aidy Bryant,…
Pet of the day 4/19/16
Alaska is a 10 year old senior girl looking for her new home. She’s very laid back and calm. She gets along with anyone. She…
Legion essay winners
American Legion Auxiliary, Jefferson/Clarion Council named the first place winners in their annual essay contest. Pictured are (from left) Council President, Pauline Henry; Zona Calhoun,…
Stained-glass beauty unveiled
The workers from Willet-Hauser arrived Monday, March, 28, 2016, at St. Mark United Church of Christ, located at 131 Monroe Church Road in Knox, and…
Welcome to A Walk in the Woods
Welcome to A Walk in the Woods. Newsroom staffer Anna Applegate carries her camera on daily walks with her dogs and goats. Experience nature through…
Radecki trial: Hundreds of thousands of pills
By BRETT R. WHITLINGClarion News writer CLARION – The trial for Dr. Thomas Radecki is well underway with witnesses telling their stories and professionals who…
American Pickers coming to area
CLARION American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are headed to Pennsylvania this summer and they’re looking for leads throughout the region. Specifically, they’re looking…
It’s on … Amazon’s stand-alone streaming targets Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with its own stand-alone video streaming service, just weeks before Netflix raises prices for…
Blowouts abound in first round of NBA playoffs
Associated Press | The NBA playoffs are supposed to be the time when the casual approach many teams take in the regular season goes out…
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Doris Roberts dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A family spokeswoman says that “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Doris Roberts has died. She was 90. Spokeswoman Janet Daily said Monday…
Recent Deaths 4/19/16
Gary D. Boocks, 77, formerly of Fertigs, died April 15, 2016. Larry M. Gourley, 72, of Reidsburg, died April 16, 2016. C. Monalene “Peg” Hildebrand, 85,…
Firefly presentation to be held at Clarion library
From staff reports CLARION – Seneca Rocks Audubon will sponsor a program presented by Peggy Butler, from the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival, Inc., at 6:30 p.m….
Dramatic rescue gives Ecuador hope for survivors
MANTA, Ecuador (AP) — Rescuers in Ecuador pulled three people out alive after being trapped for more than 32 hours in the rubble of a…
Audubon group plans bird walks
From staff reports Seneca Rocks Audubon will lead two bird walks open to the public. These walks were inspired by the Feathered Friends bird series…