June 2017
Al Capone song, pocket watch fetch over $100K at auction
BOSTON (AP) — Artifacts connected to some of the nation’s most notorious gangsters sold for more than $100,000 at auction Saturday. A diamond pocket watch…
Mercer, Harrison homer in Pittsburgh’s win over St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — When it comes to taking one for the team, the Pirates can count on Josh Harrison. Harrison was hit by a…
‘I Love Clarion’ set for July 3
CLARION — The “I Love Clarion” celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 3 at the Clarion University Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m. Local…
ATV Theft
Son of a famous drummer, Van Halen makes own name in track
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — His favorite song is “Hot for Teacher.” His go-to selection on karaoke nights happens to be “Panama .” And whenever steeplechaser…
Over 120 people buried by massive southwest China landslide
BEIJING (AP) — More than 120 people were buried by a landslide that caused huge rocks and a mass of earth to come crashing into…
Bell, Jaso homer to lead Pirates past Cardinals 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates super-utilityman John Jaso usually has one chance to make an impression in a game. On Friday night, he made…
Hickory Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/23/17
Name: Jax Breed: Chihuahua & Terrier Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Brown Prefers home without young children. Jax can be found at…
Clarion Agency on Aging move gets preliminary OK
From staff reports The Clarion Area Agency on Aging received preliminary approval Wednesday from the Clarion County Planning Commission to begin work on a new…
Taste of Talent starts Wednesday
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will kick off its eighth year of showcasing local music talent in Franklin…
N. Korea denies torturing American detainee Otto Warmbier
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday called itself the “biggest victim” in the death of an American student who was detained for…
Knebel sets strikeout mark as Brewers beat Pirates 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Shaw and Corey Knebel were too much for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shaw drove in three runs with a home run and…
It’s a girl: Japan zoo’s star panda baby gets a checkup
TOKYO (AP) — The baby panda who has become an overnight celebrity in Japan is a girl. Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo said Friday the panda, born…
Pet of the day 6/22/17
Name: Simon Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Point Simon can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Clarion YMCA groundbreaking is Friday
From staff reports After months of fundraising efforts, construction of the new $11.6 million YMCA facility in Clarion County is about to begin. A groundbreaking…
Firefly festival enters fifth year
From staff reports The fifth annual Pennsylvania Firefly Festival at Black Caddis Ranch in Kellettville will begin at noon, June 24. Although all the walks…
Tropical Storm Cindy comes ashore in southwest Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in…
Fleury leads Vegas Golden Knights’ expansion draft choices
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury took the stage at T-Mobile Arena in a brand-new Vegas Golden Knights jersey, and his new fans welcomed him…
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