Pet of the day 12/28/18
Otter is a 10 week old, male Hound mix surrendered to the rescue with his siblings. For more information on Otter please contact Tri-County Animal…
December 2018
North Clarion grad starts valedictorian endowment
By SAMANTHA BEAL Clarion News writer Dan Gordon was North Clarion High School’s 1971 valedictorian. He now lives in Minnesota, but he still keeps up…
State police make 330 DUI arrests over holiday
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police arrested 330 people for driving under the influence during the four-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 22 through 25. The…
NYC utility probes electric flash that lit sky in eerie blue
NEW YORK (AP) — Electric utility Con Edison is working to figure out what caused a high-voltage equipment failure that unleashed an otherworldly flash of…
Kessel’s power-play goals help Pens defeat Red Wings 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t happy with their lackluster play in the first period after a three-day holiday break. Then, Phil Kessel and…
Las Vegas to welcome 2019 with superstars, fireworks show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — No other city does New Year’s Eve like Las Vegas. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Gwen Stefani are among the superstars…
Pet of the day 12/27/18
Name: Split Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Split can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Workshop planned on safety at houses of worship
From staff reports A joint workshop sponsored by the Clarion County Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on making local…
Some Clarion County workers to see pay hike
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Salary Board on Wednesday approved a 2.5 percent pay increase for some county employees. The row officers…
White House, congressional Democrats see no deal on shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon. Lawmakers are away from Washington for the holidays and have…
Steelers rookie Edmunds proving reliable, durable
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Terrell Edmunds rubbed the small mark on his forehead, one still visible more than a full week after the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie…
Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey’s 24-year-old Christmas classic is so popular it set a new one-day streaming record on Spotify on Christmas Eve. Chart…
Recent Deaths 12/27/18
Christopher Francisco, 41, of Shippenville, died Dec. 25, 2018. Harold C. Huffman, 78, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Dec. 19, 2018. Doris C. Kibbe, 89,…
Tougher penalties take effect for repeated DUIs
HARRISBURG (AP) — The legal consequences for repeatedly driving under the influence in Pennsylvania have become much more severe under a new law that just…
Pet of the day 12-26-18
JuJu is a 6/7 year old male, Pug/Chi mix surrendered to the rescue. Owners report he is blind in his left eye so any sudden…
Artists invited to enter items for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports The Fourth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will be held inside the Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby during Franklin On Ice on Feb….
Putin crows as he oversees Russian hypersonic weapons test
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept…
Tomlin trying to keep reeling Steelers focused despite odds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t going to complain about the officiating. Or lament the turnovers and missed opportunities over the last month that have…
Review: Laurel and Hardy movie ‘Stan & Ollie’ is a joy
The Associated Press There are lot of movies in theaters right now trying to grab your attention, and dollars, from big superhero spectacles and musical…
Pet of the day 12/24/18
Ringo is a young male. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Ringo can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.