Work on I-80 in Clarion County to start mid-April
From staff reports Roadwork is scheduled to begin mid-April on a section of Interstate 80 in Clarion County, according to PennDOT. The preventative maintenance project…
March 2018
Autopsy disputing police account of shooting prompts anger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Calls for justice and charges against two police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man aren’t abating in California’s capital…
New HBO doc examines King’s challenging final years
When a figure is as fundamental to our history and national identity as Martin Luther King Jr., is there anything left to learn about him?…
Replay review helps Pirates beat Tigers 13-10 in 13 innings
DETROIT (AP) — Nicholas Castellanos slid across home plate, Pittsburgh catcher Francisco Cervelli lunged at him — and for a few fleeting moments, the Detroit…
Pet of the day 3/30/18
Name: Alice Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alice can be found…
4 Clarion U. students vying for State System competition
From staff reports Four Clarion University students are vying for the top prize in the seventh annual State System of Higher Education Business Plan Competition….
Brake failure, a blown tire? Search for clues in SUV wreck
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brake failure, a blown tire and factors such as the weather and road condition are among the factors that will be…
Crosby bats in OT goal, Penguins beat Devils 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — On the opening day of the baseball season, Sidney Crosby swung and connected for the Pittsburgh Penguins, preventing the New Jersey…
Ozzy Osbourne joins New Mexico city’s chamber of commerce
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — The Prince of Darkness is joining the Chamber of Commerce of a southern New Mexico city. The Alamogordo Daily News reports heavy metal…
Pet of the day 3/29/18
Keera is a Boxer mix who is about 2 years old and weighs in the 45-50 lb. range. Keera is an absolute doll with people…
Tigers-Pirates opener postponed because of weather
DETROIT (AP) — The season opener between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of bad weather. The game has been pushed…
Utility plans to close nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A power company says it plans to close its two Ohio nuclear plants and another in Pennsylvania within the next three…
Dog warden begins Clarion County license checks
By BRETT R. WHITLING CLARION NEWS Writer Starting at the beginning of April, the regional state dog warden will be working throughout Clarion County to…
C-L students making the community a better place
From staff reports The mission of the Clarion-Limestone School District students involved with the Clarion County Youth Council is “To make our community a better…
Good Friday closings
Courthouses in Venango and Clarion counties, as well as city hall buildings in Oil City and Franklin, will be closed Friday. The Oil City, Franklin…
Study: Armed security officers are on the rise in US schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — Armed security officers are becoming more prevalent at America’s schools, according to a federal study released Thursday amid a heated debate over…
Tigers, Pirates must move on from last year’s aces
DETROIT (AP) — For a decade, opening day for the Detroit Tigers belonged almost exclusively to Justin Verlander. Times have changed. Verlander is with Houston…
Chrissy Metz calls focus on her stepdad’s abuse ‘clickbait’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrissy Metz calls news stories focusing on abusive behavior by her stepfather while growing up mere “clickbait.” Metz is one of…
Recent Deaths 3/29/18
Irwin E. “Gene” Best, 82, of Harrisville, died March 27, 2018. Ruth Ella Martz, 89, of Vowinckel, died March 24, 2018. Michael R. Youkers, of…
Pet of the day 3/28/18
Sasha is a sweet and affectionate young girl. She is spayed and current on vaccines. Sasha can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.