GM proposes nationwide zero-emissions vehicle sales mandate
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will ask the federal government for one national gas mileage standard, including a requirement that a percentage of…
October 2018
NBC cancels Megyn Kelly’s show after blackface controversy
NEW YORK (AP) — Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News Channel personality who made a rocky transition to softer news at NBC, was fired from…
Pet of the day 10/26/18
Assisi is a male kitten, current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Rotary Clubs offer exchange student opportunities
From staff reports Local Rotary Clubs in Northwestern Pennsylvania are offering students the opportunity to study and live in another country during the 2019-2020 school…
More suspicious packages found, these to Booker, Clapper
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suspicious packages addressed to New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and former National Intelligence Director James Clapper — and similar in appearance to…
Hornqvist, Kessel each score twice, Pens beat Flames 9-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins scored a lot of goals in Alberta — 15 in two games, to be exact. Patric Hornqvist and…
Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ turns 15 with a party
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years ago, one of the top films in the land was “Finding Nemo” and Shania Twain played the Super Bowl…
Pet of the day 10/25/18
Pacer is a male, 6 1/2 month old mix surrendered to the rescue by his owners. They report Pacers Mother was 1/2 Norwegian Elkhound and…
Clarion man held on strangulation charge
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer A 39-year-old Clarion man faces charges after he allegedly twice attempted to strangle a woman. Charles Aaron Zellefrow…
Halloween parade set for Clarion Mall
From staff reports The annual C93 and WWCH 1300 AM Radio Halloween parade is scheduled for noon, Saturday Oct. 27, at the Clarion Mall. Parade…
Packages to De Niro, Biden seized, similar to pipe bombs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suspicious packages addressed to actor Robert De Niro and former Vice President Joe Biden were intercepted Thursday, and investigators said they were…
New state law helps police rescue pets in hot cars
HARRISBURG (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania are getting the legal authority to force their way into vehicles to rescue dogs and cats they believe are…
UK police hunt shoplifter who looks like David Schwimmer
LONDON (AP) — British police are hunting a shoplifter who bears a striking resemblance to Ross Geller, the character played by David Schwimmer on the…
Recent Deaths 10/25/18
Milburn Lecil Cooper, 84, of Sligo, died Oct. 23, 2018. Richard D. Klingensmith, 67, of New Bethlehem (Deanville), died Oct. 20, 2018. Cheri L. “Toots”…
Pet of the day 10/24/18
Macaroni is a female kitten, current on vaccines. Will be spayed. She can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Route 68 restriction in place next week
From staff reports Route 68 in Clarion County will be restricted to a single lane from 8 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting….
$1.537 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lottery officials say someone bought a ticket in South Carolina to win the Mega Millions jackpot with a final total of…
Crosby lifts Penguins to 6-5 OT win over Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn’t about to let the younger stars of the game pass him by. It was vintage Crosby on Tuesday…
Taylor Swift donates to fan struggling with medical bills
OREM, Utah (AP) — Taylor Swift has donated $15,500 to a GoFundMe account of a fan whose family is struggling with medical bills. Sadie Bartell’s…
Pet of the day 10/23/18
Name: Doug Breed: Beagle Mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Doug can be found at Venango County Humane Society.