Facebook forges ahead with kids app despite expert criticism
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and…
February 2018
Commercial plane crashes in southern Iran, killing 66 people
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian commercial plane crashed on Sunday in a foggy, mountainous region of southern Iran, killing all 66 people on board,…
Maatta’s third-period goal leads Penguins past Maple Leafs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Olli Maatta has played five seasons with Evgeni Malkin and he’s not sure he’s ever seen his teammate play as well as…
‘Black Panther’ scores mighty $25.2 million debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther” is well on its way to a record-making weekend at the North American box office. The Walt Disney Co….
Magnitude-7.2 earthquake slams south, central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook south and central Mexico Friday, causing people to flee swaying buildings and office towers in the…
Shifting gears: NASCAR’s young look on display for Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Never before has one race displayed NASCAR’s rapidly changing look more than this year’s Daytona 500. Three drivers under age…
Pet of the day 2/16/18
Waverly is a one and a half year old female. She was tearfully surrendered to the rescue due to a move that didn’t allow cats….
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Titusville
From staff reports A Titusville woman died early Wednesday evening after she was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Main and Monroe streets….
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival is Feb. 23-25
From staff reports The time slots are filling up for the 11th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and…
Aston-Reese lifts Pens past Kings for 10th home win a row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins’ rookie forward Zach Aston-Reese didn’t know he scored the eventual game-winning goal until he was on the bench. Aston-Reese broke…
Franklin Regional schools closed after potential threat
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Officials have closed a western Pennsylvania school district that is no stranger to violence after learning of a potential threat. The…
Amazon: ‘Transparent’ star Jeffrey Tambor out of series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon Studios says “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor won’t be on the series when it returns for its fifth season, prompting the…
Western PA Football All Academic Team
The Clarion Area football team qualified for the Western PA Football All Academic Team. They all have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better. Clarion team…
Legal medical marijuana sales begin in Butler
The Associated Press The first legal medical marijuana sales under a 2-year-old state law began Thursday at a dispensary in western Pennsylvania, with the first…
Pet of the day 2/15/18
Name: Gypsy Rose Breed: Schnauzer, Giant/ Poodle, Miniature Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Silver/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00…
Florida teen charged with 17 murders after school shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — An orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and his own AR-15 rifle was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder Thursday…
Wallace and Gromit creator goes prehistoric with ‘Early Man’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The kooky caveman characters that come to life in “Early Man ” have been kicking around in Nick Park’s imagination for decades….
Recent Deaths 2/15/18
Scott T. Marshall, 56, of Parker, died Feb. 12, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day…
Pet of the day 2/14/18
Name: Raven Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 1 year House-trained: Yes Raven can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
2 priests in Erie Diocese relieved of duties
From staff reports Two priests in the Erie Catholic Diocese have been relieved of their duties and are prohibited from having any contact with minors,…
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