New Hampshire woman drops defamation suit against Bill Cosby
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A 72-year-old New Hampshire woman who says Bill Cosby raped her in 1965 has withdrawn her civil defamation lawsuit against the…
June 2016
Criminal Mischief
Clarion Area raises taxes to index limit
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer After deadlocking 4-4 on a real estate tax increase, the Clarion Area School Board debated the subject again…
Joyce helps Pirates snap Dodgers’ 6-game win streak, 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For a change, the Pittsburgh Pirates got to celebrate Friday night. Matt Joyce homered and doubled among his three hits and Pittsburgh…
Police: Pair arrested in cookout ambush that killed 6
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Two men ambushed a backyard cookout near Pittsburgh, killing a pregnant woman, her 8-month-old fetus and four other adults, because they wanted…
Malkin avoids elbow surgery
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – The Penguins announced center Evgeni Malkin will not need surgery for his injured left elbow. Malkin, who initially suffered the unspecified injury…
Pet of the day 6/24/16
Name: Josie Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell mix Age: 9 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White and Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Josie can be…
‘Finding Dory’ – Underwater adventure continues with hilarity, heart
By Timothy Hogg Self-discovery paves the way to life’s greatest journeys in Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” a heart-felt animated comedy by director Andrew Stanton. A…
Parker man waives hearing on burglary-related charges
From staff reports A Parker man who was found by police unloading stolen items during a burglary investigation earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing…
Can Google Glass help autistic children read faces?
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Like many autistic children, Julian Brown has trouble reading emotions in people’s faces, one of the biggest challenges for people…
Bucs’ June swoon continues
PITTSBURGH (AP) – With or without Andrew McCutchen in the lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at a loss this month. Manager Clint Hurdle gave his…
Once again, Seth Meyers goes hard after Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) – Late-night comic Seth Meyers says he’s personally affronted by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and glad he has a platform that allows…
Wolf signs bill settling fight over drilling regulations
HARRISBURG (AP) — Legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf is killing tougher regulations over Pennsylvania’s traditional shallow oil and gas drilling industry approved in April…
Jury sides with Led Zeppelin in copyright infringement case
LOS ANGELES — Rock giant Led Zeppelin did not lift music that formed the basis for their iconic hit “Stairway to Heaven,” a jury found…
Mysterious ‘zombie bee’ scourge reaches southern US
NORFOLK (AP) — The mysterious “zombie bee” parasite that kills honeybees has reached the southern United States after scientists confirmed a case in Virginia about…
Pet of the day 6/23/16
Name: Obsidian Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Obsidian can be found at Venango…
Clarion Twp. theft
Clarion Twp. criminal mischief
Wolf’s Corners Fair schedule
WOLF’S CORNERS – The 76th annual Wolf’s Corners Fair will begin Tuesday, June 28, and continue through Monday, July 4, at the fairgrounds located at…
Pot-shop guard killing in Colorado raises security fears
DENVER (AP) – Cameras are everywhere in a pot shop, from the parking lot to the front door to the warehouses where the plant is…