Trial set for man charged in rape of 12-year-old girl
By BRETT R. WHITLING The Clarion News writer A 27-year-old Annville, Lebanon County, man accused in the 2013 rape of a 12-year-old girl in Washington…
August 2018
JCHS hosts antique firearms, Indian artifact show
From staff reports Join the Jefferson County History Center and North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology at the 13th annual antique…
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks ahead of midterms
The Associated Press Microsoft has uncovered new hacking attempts by Russia targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections. The company said Tuesday that…
20-year-old Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryse Wilson was pitching for his high school team in Hillsborough, North Carolina, barely two years ago. Now, he’s 1-0 in the…
Review: MTV VMAs was shocking, for the wrong reasons
NEW YORK (AP) — With most of music industry’s top acts absent — from Beyonce to Bruno Mars — the MTV Video Music Awards lacked…
Recent Deaths 8/21/18
Helen K. Bell, 96, of Franklin, died Aug. 16, 2018. Tanner Jerome Eisenman, 26, of Clarion, died Aug. 15, 2018. Donald E. “Magoo” Mansberger, Jr.,…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Forest County bridge project moves ahead
From staff reports The Elm Street Bridge project continues in Tionesta as the Forest County commissioners approved a check from the county’s liquid fuels account…
Wildfire moves closer to Glacier National Park’s scenic road
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire in Montana’s Glacier National Park is forcing more evacuations and has burned within a half-mile of the scenic Going-to-the-Sun…
Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League Classic
WILLIAMSPORT (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year’s Little League Classic. The game will be held at Bowman Field…
Backstreet Boys fans treated for injuries after storm
THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start…
Winds of Trade serves Clarion
The Clarion-based Winds of Trade community center has a great deal to offer. New visitors are taken on a tour of the facility to see…
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas make their engagement official
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s official for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. The two on Saturday announced on their respective Instagram accounts they are engaged….
Defense DNA request denied in deaths of Colorado mom, kids
FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado judge has denied a request by a defense attorney for a man accused of killing his pregnant wife and…
Musgrove frustrates Cubs, Pirates win 3-1 to end skid at 5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates held the Chicago Cubs to one run for a third straight game. This time, the Pirates scored enough to…
Deadline approaching for ALF art exhibit
The early application deadline for the 60th annual Autumn Leaf Festival art exhibition is Tuesday, Sept. 4. The exhibition is put on by the Clarion…
Stinky ‘corpse flower’ in full bloom in California
SAN MARINO, Calif. (AP) — Visitors were flocking to the Huntington Library in Southern California on Friday to get a whiff of a so-called corpse…
In a comeback season for Hollywood, a summer without bombs
NEW YORK (AP) — Have you noticed something oddly tranquil about this summer movie season? For the first time in recent memory, there hasn’t been…
Officials investigate cause of death for Colorado mom, kids
FREDERICK, Colo. (AP) — The bodies of two young girls were submerged in crude oil for four days before authorities discovered them, according to court…
Turn! Turn! Turn! Cubs match double-play record vs Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cubs starter Cole Hamels didn’t have his best stuff Friday night. Luckily, he had a few buddies on hand to help him…