August 2017
Catholic diocese schedules collection for Harvey victims
From staff reports A collection will be taken for the victims of Harvey at masses throughout the Erie Catholic Diocese this weekend. “Our brothers and…
Deadline nears for ALF scholarship program
From staff reports There are still openings available for Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept….
Pet of the day 8/31/17
Name: Tug Breed: Domestic Shorthair Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange/ Red House-trained: Yes Tug can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Man displays gun, run off by knife-wielding victim
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff Writer In an alleged attempt to burglary, a 26-year-old Oil City male suspect brought a gun to a knife fight…
Clarion University physics professor awarded grant
From staff reports The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $151,940 to Clarion University physics professor Chunfei Li. This latest grant brings the…
Houston-area floodwaters recede but dangers still loom
HOUSTON (AP) — Major dangers loomed over the U.S. Gulf Coast area Thursday with the continued threat of serious flooding near the Texas-Louisiana line and…
Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Cubs pound Pirates 17-3
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are piling up runs and wins. And they’re having some laughs along the way. Kyle Schwarber hit two home…
Did ‘Thelma & Louise’ move the needle for female-led films?
NEW YORK (AP) — When Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon clasped hands, stepped on the gas and flew over the canyon ridge in that memorable…
Recent Deaths 8/31/17
Shirley Confer, 82, of Stow, Ohio, died Aug. 26, 2017. Leona E. Goodwill, 84, of Falls Township, died Aug. 28, 2017. Eleanor Lucille Schell Harnish…
Fox Twp. theft
Pet of the day 8/30/17
Name: Buddy Breed: Yorkie Age: 2-3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Sable Buddy tested positive for Lyme disease and is currently receiving treatment. He…
Pittsburgh zoo euthanizes baby elephant
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Officials at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium say they’ve euthanized a baby elephant that couldn’t be fed normally. Veterinarians had inserted…
Knox man convicted of rape, other charges
From staff reports A Knox man was convicted Monday of five charges, including rape, following a one-day trial in Clarion County. Thomas Edward Servey, 57,…
Enrollment up at Clarion University
From staff reports Overall student enrollment numbers are up at Clarion University for the first time since 2009. Enrollment stood at 5,256 after the first…
Harvey makes landfall, again
HOUSTON (AP) — Five days after Harvey first made landfall as the fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in 13 years, the now-tropical storm is…
Cubs beat Pirates 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — By his own admission, Jake Arrieta, wasn’t at his best Tuesday night. He still was good enough. Arrieta continued his dominant second…
Diana’s death spawned web of conspiracy theories
LONDON (AP) — The fascination with Princess Diana’s life extends to her death. Not since the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy has a tragic…
Warsaw Twp. theft
Pet of the day 8/29/17
Name: Skor Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Skor can…