Summer library programs produce ’athletic’ readers
By Samantha Beal Staff writer CLARION COUNTY – Libraries in the Clarion County Library System are open year-round. But in the summer, their missions are focused….
July 2016
Obama presents Vietnam War veteran with Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama awarded the nation’s highest military honor to a Vietnam War veteran on Monday, stressing that the story of retired…
NFL camps to open amid upheaval
NEW YORK (AP) – Peyton Manning is retired. Tom Coughlin is gone. Heck, the Rams no longer are in St. Louis. Upheaval is the buzzword…
Marilyn Monroe’s tresses and dresses going up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Gentlemen prefer blondes — but will auctiongoers? Two locks of Marilyn Monroe’s hair, among a trove of memorabilia from the estate…
Recent Deaths 7/19/16
Sister Rita Groner, OSB, 84, formerly Sister Germaine, died July 13, 2016. Thomas J. Magagnotti, 66, of Seminole, died July 15, 2016. Juanita L. McCauley, 63,…
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Social media lights up with 95th birthday wishes for John Glenn
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pioneering astronaut John Glenn is being showered with birthday recognition by people on social media, NASA and residents in his home…
Pet of the day 7/18/16
Name: Bullet Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullet can be found at…
Doe licenses sell out in northern Clarion Co.
From staff reports According to Tom McConnell, Clarion County treasurer, doe licenses sold out Sunday night in northern Clarion County. Visit www1.pa.wildlifelicense.com/deeravail to find areas where…
Baltimore officer acquitted in death of Freddie Grey
BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge has acquitted a Baltimore police officer on all charges in the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who died…
Marte’s homer in 18th inning lifts Pirates over Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than five hours of baseball between his Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals, Starling Marte had all he could take….
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Firearms safety seminar set in Marienville
From staff reports The Forest County Sheriff’s office is holding a firearms safety seminar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 31. The event…
Baton Rouge police killer: An ex-Marine from Kansas City
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The man who killed two police officers and a sheriff’s deputy in Baton Rouge was a former Marine sergeant who…
Crosby hoists Cup at hometown parade
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) – Sidney Crosby showed off the Stanley Cup to his hometown fans. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain paraded through Cole Harbour on…
‘Ghostbusters’ holds its own, but ‘Life of Pets’ still No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) – After months of pre-release debate, Sony Picture’s female-led “Ghostbusters” reboot arrived in theaters as neither a massive success nor the bomb…
Suspect wounds Milwaukee officer then kills himself
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say a suspect opened fire on a Milwaukee police officer sitting in his squad car and seriously wounded him before fleeing…
Clarion Human Services plan highlights assets
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Clarion County commissioners have approved the county’s Human Services plan that will be submitted for state approval. Kay Rupert, administrator…
Coldplay kicks off stadium tour with colorful show
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coldplay kicked off its U.S. stadium tour with a colorful show that included fireworks, confetti and balloons, mixed with American…
Cole roughed up in return, Pirates lose 6-0 to Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole returned from the disabled list Saturday night after breezing through a pair of minor league rehab starts. The Washington Nationals…
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