Pet of the day 11/30/16
Name: Abby Age: 2 years Size: Small Sex: Female House-trained: Yes Abby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
November 2016
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ends 24-year print edition run
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper printed its last edition and has laid off 106 workers as it transitions into an online-only publication. Wednesday’s…
Huston Twp. accident
Beaver Twp. accident
Death toll in storms sweeping South increases to 5
The Associated Press Possible tornadoes swept through parts of Alabama and Tennessee overnight, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen as heavy rains…
Pennies from Heaven taking Christmas applications
From staff reports Pennies From Heaven, a charity that helps provide items for children of low-income working families, is taking applications for its Christmas program…
Deadly wildfires ravage Tennessee tourism town
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a Tennessee tourist mecca emerged from the smoke, charred and vacant after a…
Rookies making an impact
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The learning curve is starting to level off for Javon Hargrave, Artie Burns and Sean Davis. That hardly means it’s flat. Not…
‘Moana’ a Disney hit but portrayal irks some in the Pacific
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Disney’s animated movie “Moana” debuted to critical acclaim and box office success over the Thanksgiving weekend, but some people in…
3 killed after wildfires scorch tourist area in Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Wildfires fueled by high winds killed three people near the Great Smoky Mountains and authorities went door to door Tuesday to…
Proud veterans honored
A veterans program was held Thursday, Nov. 10, at Highland Oaks at Water Run recognizing local veterans. The American Legion Post 66 provided the program…
Clarion Twp. theft
Pet of the day 11/29/16
Name: Daisy Breed: Labrador Mix Sex: Female Size: 30-35 lbs Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center Contact Information: 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Raging wildfires in South force evacuations in Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Raging wildfires fueled by high winds forced the evacuation of thousands of people and were believed to have wiped out…
Clarion chamber accepting nominations for awards
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for its annual awards. The winners will be announced…
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
From staff reports CLARION – The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring the Salvation Army bell. Those who would like to take a…
Chernobyl shelter safely placed over exploded reactor
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — A massive shelter has finally been installed over the exploded reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, one of the most ambitious…
O-line: To serve and protect
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t feel his offensive line receives the credit it deserves. The headlines are usually reserved for Bell,…
DirecTV wants to be the next online substitute for cable
NEW YORK (AP) — There are already a few online services that aim to replace cable, but they haven’t attracted many users yet. AT&T’s DirecTV…
Recent Deaths 11/29/16
Robert R. “Bob” Atzeni, 89, of Clarion, died Nov. 23, 2016. John R. Foulks Sr., 89, died Nov. 22, 2016. Eleanore Mae Hickman, 100, of…