Great Outdoors announces photo contest
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce their new Scenic Beauty photo contest, which runs from Sept. 1 through…
September 2018
US marks 9/11 with somber tributes, new monument
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans were commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims Tuesday, after a year when two…
Adams homer rallies Cardinals past Pirates 8-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two weeks ago, St. Louis infielder Matt Adams couldn’t buy a hit. He struggled just to make contact, and was mired…
CMT honors only women at annual Artists of the Year show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — CMT is changing their Artists of the Year show to honor only women, including Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren…
Recent Deaths 9/11/18
Nancy Lee Campbell, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 8, 2018. Avonelle E. Ray, 92, of Clarion, died Sept. 4, 2018. Linda Kean Beichner, 74, of…
Florence now a major hurricane, aims for US Southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina,…
Pet of the day 9/10/18
Clash was tearfully surrendered to the rescue by his owners when they had to move & was unable to take Clash with them. Clash is…
Flight 93 chime tower an ‘everlasting concert by our heroes’
SHANKSVILLE (AP) — The heroism of airline passengers and crew who died when hijackers crashed their plane into a Pennsylvania field was remembered Sunday with…
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress and the future of Donald Trump’s presidency are on the line as the primary season closes this week, jump-starting…
No-win situation: Browns can’t finish in tie with Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — When the ball deflected off T.J. Watt’s left hand and fluttered to a water-logged landing, well short of the crossbar, there was…
New Miss America glad she didn’t have to don swimsuit to win
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t…
Florence expected to become hurricane, head to southeast US
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it…
Bell, Nova lead Pirates over Marlins 5-1 for 5th win in row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell has homered in consecutive games following three days off. He doesn’t think it’s a coincidence. “I was able to kind…
Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-Up to be held
The annual Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-Up will run from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 14-16., at the Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts. The center is…
Burglary suspect sought
From staff reports Marienville state police are investigating an attempted burglary Tuesday afternoon at a residence on Carll Drive in Farmington Township, Clarion County. Police…
Clark Bar saved from extinction, returning to Pennsylvania
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s iconic hometown candy bar is returning to Pennsylvania. Boyer Candy Company in Altoona on Thursday purchased the rights, recipes and…
John Lennon celebrated with release of commemorative stamp
NEW YORK (AP) — John Lennon’s iconic round glasses and shaggy 1970s mane will now adorn a U.S. stamp. Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, and their…
Luplow hits tiebreaking HR, Pirates beat Marlins 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When veteran pitcher Chris Archer faltered and regular right fielder Gregory Polanco left a game Friday night against Miami with an injury,…
Pet of the day 9/7/18
Brie is an adorable female kitten. She is friendly and playful, current on vaccines and will be spayed. Brie can be found at Venango County…
Classes at A-C Valley set to resume Monday
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District is ready to resume classes Monday. The school buildings have been closed since the morning of…