Gettysburg park gets 3,000 artifacts from Civil War museum
GETTYSBURG (AP) – Gettysburg National Military Park is taking ownership of some 3,000 items from an American Civil War museum in Philadelphia that’s been closed…
May 2016
Pens win overtime thriller
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Washington…
World Video Game Hall of Fame prepares to induct 2016 class
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Last year, “Super Mario Bros.” and “Pong” were among the first inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. On…
Recent Deaths 5/5/16
Stephen A. Gabler Jr., 78, of Lucinda, died May 2, 2016. Jack Bouch, 84, of Sarver, died May 2, 2016. Cindy L. Harrison Luden, 64, of Marienville,…
Pet of the day 5/4/16
Name: Mischief Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Mischief is located…
Clarion American Legion Auxiliary donates to center
From staff reports Terri Reddinger, Tricia Stewart and Sheila Rathfon, members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post No. 066 in Clarion, presented a check for…
Celebrate with mom this weekend
“A Fun Time for Me and You, A Painting for Two” will liven up the VFW in Clarion as the public is invited to participate…
Clarion man wins Democratic nod for state House seat
From staff reports A Clarion man secured enough Democratic write-in votes in last week’s primary election to challenge incumbent GOP state representative Donna Oberlander in…
It’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you
The Associated Press It’s not a national holiday, yet it might be an intergalactic one. May the Fourth, as in “May the Fourth Be With…
Keystone ready to adapt to further state budget delays
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer KNOX – “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been,” Keystone School District Superintendent Shawn…
Not many cicadas expected here this spring
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Experts are predicting a minimal presence of cicadas in the tri-county area this spring. After completing a 17-year lifecycle underground,…
Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Researchers believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in…
Rookie goaltender Murray stealing the show for Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray isn’t in the mood to think about what it all means, this ride that he’s on. The NHL’s best team…
Apollo Theater adding Prince to Walk of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince is being inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Theater officials announced Wednesday that the late musician will join…
Radiohead releases ‘Burn The Witch’ ahead of world tour
The Associated Press Radiohead has put out a new song ahead of a world tour that opens later this month. The alternative rock band put…
Pens Letang suspended 1 game for interference
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang for one game for an illegal hit on Washington’s Marcus Johansson. Letang…
Cubs rough up Cole in series’ opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jason Hammel raised his record to 4-0 and Anthony Rizzo hit two doubles as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2…
Pet of the day 5/3/16
Name: Charlie Brown Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charlie Brown can be found…
Being green
The bright hue of spring green is coloring the landscape. Crazy Critters Reader submitted nature and pet photos are welcome and can be emailed to…
Students can earn Clarion University micro-scholarships
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University announces a new scholarship program aimed at motivating students to do better in high school and prepare better…