Locals take a trip back in time
Jessica Woods of Oil City, Melissa Allio of Pleasantville, Rebecca Allio of Pleasantville and Christina Brown of Erie, dressed in period clothing while attending D-Day Conneaut in Conneaut, Ohio. D-Day…
August 2016
Pet of the day 8/31/16
Name: Simon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Simon can be found…
Historic commercial flight from US lands in Cuba
SANTA CLARA, Cuba (AP) — The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century landed in the central…
Clarion Twp. burglary
Paint Twp. accident
Man charged with assault after VisionQuest incident
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Philadelphia teenager is facing felony assault charges following an incident early Tuesday morning at VisionQuest in Franklin. A criminal…
Clarion County Democrats open campaign headquarters
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Clarion County Democratic Party has opened its new campaign headquarters at 15742 Route 322 East in Clarion. The headquarters…
Tomato battle leaves Spanish town awash in red pulp
BUNOL, Spain (AP) — Thousands of people have pelted each other with tons of ripe tomatoes, creating a red, mushy mess in the annual “Tomatina”…
Pirates fall to Cubs, 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors’ best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs…
Chris Brown arrested after lengthy stand-off with police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown can’t avoid trouble. Following a bizarre, hours-long stand-off with police, the “No Air” and “Kiss Kiss” singer was arrested…
Pet of the day 8/30/16
Name: Doodle Bug Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Buff/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Doodle Bug can be…
Local hunters snag licenses for Benezette elk expo
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A few local hunters hit the jackpot earlier this month when they got word that their name had been drawn…
State to hike number of opioid-related treatment centers
From staff reports Twenty-five new centers aimed at treating opioid addiction are opening across the state. The centers, called Centers of Excellence, will be implemented…
Clarion County bridge reopens
From staff reports ELK TOWNSHIP – The bridge that carries Route 322 over Deer Creek in Elk Township, Clarion County, reopened to traffic Monday, according…
Funeral set for Amatrice after quake survivors rebel
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — Construction crews have worked through the night to build a tent complex to host an Italian state funeral in quake-devastated Amatrice…
Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke, Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance. Miguel Montero finished them off. Harrison hit a sacrifice…
Hundreds arrested during London carnival
LONDON (AP) — London police say they’ve made 454 arrests during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival as stabbings and drug offenses mar the Caribbean-inspired street…
Recent Deaths 8/30/16
Mary M. Baughman, 73, of Shippenville, died Aug. 26, 2016. Norma Jean Gourley, 87, of Clarion, died Aug. 25, 2016. Marcella “Betz” Hook, 85, of Knox, died Aug….
Actor Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The…
Pet of the day 8/29/16
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…