USDA seeks economic development grant applications
From staff reports Assistant to the Secretary for rural development Anne Hazlett announced that the United States Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants…
June 2018
Boy Scout camp celebrates 50 years
From staff reports The Boy Scout camp of Custaloga Town Scout Reservation will celebrate 50 years of service to the youth of French Creek Council…
As aid dries up, Gaza families pushed deeper into poverty
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Samia Hassan used to have enough money to feed her two dozen children and grandchildren. Now she spends much…
Pirates break out of funk, topple Dodgers 11-9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had a sense of deja vu while watching his team take and then threaten to blow three…
Underwood makes history again, Shelton wins top CMT Award
The Associated Press Carrie Underwood continued to make history as the most decorated act at the CMT Music Awards with 18 wins, while Blake Shelton…
Recent Deaths 6/7/18
Mary Jane Hartman, 74, of Shippenville, died June 4, 2018. Bird LeRoy Sommerville, of Clarion, died Jan. 5, 2018. Lewis A. Witherup, 94, of Parker,…
Pet of the day 6/6/18
Name: Alaric Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alaric can be found at Venango…
Reception set Friday for new Clarion president
From staff reports Clarion University will hold a reception for its new president, Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday in Carlson Library on…
New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Frightened people living near the Volcano of Fire fled with their children and few possessions when fresh flows of super-heated debris…
Pederson homers, surging Dodgers top listless Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The stadium was different. So was the atmosphere, the stakes and even the uniform Joe Musgrove was wearing. The results when Joc…
Review: By-the-numbers ‘Ocean’s 8’ covers familiar territory
The Associated Press Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Eleven” remake is a hard movie to live up to. Its starry charm was backed by a breezy and…
Winslow Twp. theft
Pet of the day 6/5/18
Name: Gotti Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gotti can be found at Venango County Humane…
Flat Stanley prefers it warm
Flat Stanley went south and because of the weather, he took his time coming back. West Forest area student, Quinton Mellon, (left) sent Stanley to…
Clarion Fair’s Got Talent returns for second year
From staff reports The Clarion Fair’s Got Talent Competition that debuted at the 2017 Clarion County Fair will be returning for a second run on…
Court orders records unsealed in Penn State officials’ case
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court on Monday ordered the release of documents sealed in the criminal case against former Penn State administrators over…
Trump calls off Eagles visit over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit to the White…
Miss America eliminates swimsuits, won’t judge on looks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance. The…
Recent Deaths 6/5/18
Mary L. Mackey, 73, of Shippenville, died May 29, 2018. Dorothy L. Bashline, of Knox, 105, died May 30, 2018. Evelyn Elizabeth “Curly” Porter, 90,…
Pet of the day 6/4/18
Manny is a male orange kitten. He is playful and purrs like mad. He is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and neutered….
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