Pittsburgh, Erie dioceses settle suit over birth control mandate
From staff and wire reports The Pittsburgh and Erie Roman Catholic dioceses have settled lawsuits seeking to overturn an Affordable Care Act mandate that would…
October 2017
Clarion, police union agree on 4-year contract
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer Clarion Borough and its unionized police officers have reached agreement on a new four-year pact that includes annual…
Judge: Travel ban ‘same maladies’ as previous version
HONOLULU (AP) — Just hours before President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban was to take full effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the revised…
Crosby, Malkin lift Pens over struggling Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Timely goals by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin extended the New York Rangers’ slow start to the season. Crosby tied the…
Diana Ross to perform, be honored at AMAs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diana Ross will receive a lifetime achievement honor at next month’s American Music Awards and will celebrate with a performance on…
Trick-or-Treat Times
* This list will be updated as more times are received. Venango County Canal Township — 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Cranberry —…
Clarion County Youth Council kicks off new year
From staff reports Clarion County Youth Council kicked off the 2017-2018 year with a meeting on Oct. 4, in Clarion. CCYC is a leadership program…
Heavenly Gaits wraps up veterans’ program
From staff reports Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center in the Knox area recently wrapped up a summer program for veterans, according to Monique Nellis, executive…
Helping Hand on Fire Safety Day
Clarion University teacher candidates Taylor Wahl and Libby Davis lent a helping “hand” on Oct. 13 during Fire Safety Day at the North Clarion County…
Pet of the day 10/17/17
Polly is a 2 year old, female, GSD mix that was surrendered to the rescue center by owners. Polly is reportedly good with dogs, cats…
Jefferson Co. medical marijuana grower gets green light
HARRISBURG (AP) — A licensed grower and processor of medical marijuana in western Pennsylvania is the first with state approval to begin operating. Democratic Gov….
Knox athlete earns hall of fame honor
From staff reports Brittany Mays, of Knox, was inducted into the Penn State Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Behrend campus in…
Clarion Forest VNA plans holiday grief workshops
From staff reports The Clarion Forest Visiting Nurse Association will host a workshop called Camp Holiday Hope from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov….
Beaver Co. third to sue over opioid issue
BEAVER (AP) — Beaver County has become the third in the state to sue pharmaceutical companies for allegedly contributing to an opioid addiction crisis that has…
Steelers Bryant downplays reported trade demand
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yes, Martavis Bryant wants a trade. To the Golden State Warriors. Otherwise, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver insists he’s just fine even…
Netflix sinking deeper into debt to fuel subscriber growth
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is sinking deeper into debt in its relentless pursuit of more viewers, leaving the company little margin for error as…
Recent Deaths 10/17/17
David G. Ehrhard, 80, of Coatesville, died Oct. 5, 2017. Genevieve E. Hurrelbrink, 92, of Clarion, died Oct. 10, 2017. Daryl Wayne Kruse, 68, of Marienville,…
Pet of the day 10/16/17
Name: Tipsy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Tipsy can…
Man builds 2-story ‘Star Wars’ vehicle replica for Halloween
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A two-story, “Star Wars”-inspired Halloween yard display in Ohio should be enough to make any trick-or-treating Darth Vader proud. Nick Meyer…
1 missing, after oil rig explodes on Louisiana lake
KENNER, La. (AP) — An oil rig explosion on a lake north of New Orleans, apparently caused when cleaning chemicals ignited, injured seven people and…