August 2016
Clarion troupe presents comedy at Sawmill theater
From staff reports COOK FOREST – It’s a tale of robbery, animal rights, a love affair and more when Clarion Community Theater presents the comedy…
SpaceX Dragon heads back to Earth with station science, gear
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX Dragon capsule headed back to Earth on Friday with a load of science experiments and gear from the…
‘Cutch stars as Bucs nip Brewers
MILWAUKEE (TNS) – The biggest puzzle for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year has been the way-below-average performance of former MVP and perennial All-Star Andrew McCutchen….
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes list of highest-paid actors
NEW YORK (AP) – Dwayne Johnson elbowed Robert Downey Jr. aside to become the highest-paid actor with a fast and furious income of $64.5 million,…
Homeowners reminded to ‘Call before they dig’
From staff reports ERIE – In recognition of National 8/11 day, Aug. 11, National Fuel reminded homeowners and professional contractors to “Call before you dig.”…
Pet of the day 8/25/16
Name: Lizzy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lizzy can be…
Student drug, alcohol use down in Clarion Co.
From staff reports CLARION – Every two years, participating Clarion County school districts administer the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) to students in grades 6, 8, 10,…
Suicide Awareness Walk set in Clarion
From staff reports As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention will host a Suicide Awareness Walk on Thursday, Sept….
Attack on American Univ. in Afghanistan leaves 13 dead
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A brazen, hours-long militant attack on the American University of Afghanistan ended early Thursday after at least 13 people were killed…
Astros top Pirates, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A solid road trip kept the Houston Astros on the right path toward a playoff spot. Evan Gattis hit his 20th home…
Paisley Park, home of Prince, opens for public tours Oct. 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Paisley Park, the private estate and studio complex of the late rock superstar Prince, will open for daily public tours starting Oct….
Recent Deaths 8/25/16
Donald Wayne Boozer, 76, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 21, 2016. James Ardelle Chandler, 87, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 22, 2016. Daniel Lewis Fritz, 27, of…
Pet of the day 8/24/16
Name: Annie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at…
Monroe Twp. sweepstakes scam
Clarion University leaders outline long-range approach
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Clarion University has been around for 150 years, but the administration is devising plans so the university can remain viable…
Safety program dealing with concealed carry rights set
From staff reports Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy will host a public safety program dealing with concealed carry rights from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
Italy earthquake kills dozens, reduces towns to rubble
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many…
Polanco, Nova power Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to…
Probe into Fetty Wap video shoot faults school principal
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — An investigation into how rapper Fetty Wap was allowed to record a music video that included drug references and a pole…
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