Stars Over Clarion show
Clarion University Department of Physics will present Stars Over Clarion at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, and at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov….
October 2017
East Brady trail town group joins regional coalition
From staff reports The East Brady Trail Town Initiative, a committee under the East Brady Area Development Corp., has aligned itself with the newer, broader…
Good intentions go up in smoke in ‘Only the Brave’
Firefighters must be our last real superheroes. They run toward stuff that’s on fire, for heaven’s sake. There are the few public servants — not…
Judge tosses $417M award against Johnson & Johnson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by…
Conor Sheary lifts Penguins past Panthers, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins needed a little time to get up to speed against the Florida Panthers. Conor Sheary scored a power-play…
Pet of the day 10/20/17
Joni is a female tabby kitten. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. Is current on age appropriate vaccines,…
Several Halloween events are planned in region
From staff reports Area residents should have no trouble scaring up some Halloween fun in the next few weeks. Several events have been slated in…
Police: Masked man attacks neighbor with hatchet
BUTLER (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania say a 70-year-old man wearing a rubbery Halloween mask and brandishing a rusty hatchet attacked his neighbor while he…
Steelers searching for cure to red-zone issues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The drive that put the NFL’s last unbeaten team on notice started three feet from the Pittsburgh Steelers own end zone. Over…
E! cancels Joan Rivers’ ‘Fashion Police’ after 22-year run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — E!’s long-running series, “Fashion Police,” will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and…
Panel of experts elaborate on domestic violence, signs
By STEPHEN FORSTMEIER Contributing writer Domestic violence is all around us, but many misconceptions about it contribute to the lack of awareness. That’s the point…
Pet of the day 10/19/17
Name: Moe Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $100.00 Moe can be…
OC man waives hearing on Clarion robbery charges
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of breaking into a Clarion woman’s home and threatening her with a handgun in March waived his…
Chamber announces winners of various ALF contests
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry and the 64th annual Autumn Leaf Festival has announced the winners from the tractor…
Facebook bug puts users in Philadelphia for a day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Facebook users in Pittsburgh and other western and central Pennsylvania locations have found themselves transplanted to Philadelphia for a day. A glitch…
Haden’s arrival hastens maturation of Steelers’ secondary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The defensive game plan for Joe Haden was always pretty simple for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his time Cleveland, particularly…
Handler ending Netflix show to focus on activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chelsea Handler says she is ending her weekly Netflix talk show after two seasons in order to focus on political activism….
Recent Deaths 10/19/17
Betty E. Crissman, 86, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 16, 2017. Robert Sidney “Sid” Emhoff, 84, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 16, 2017. Attossa “Toss” Henry, 99, of Knox, died…
Some flowers create blue halo to say hello to foraging bees
NEW YORK (AP) — Some flowers have found a nifty way to get the blues. They create a blue halo, apparently to attract the bees…
Pet of the day 10/18/17
Name: Phantom Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Phantom can…