Pet of the day 12/20/18
Name: Pixie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pixie can be found at…
December 2018
Man arraigned in case in which 2 were killed in Clarion crash
From staff reports A Mercer County man has been arraigned on two counts of homicide by vehicle after an accident in April in Highland Township,…
Clarion Community Theater effort raises $3,000
From staff reports Two recent weekends of dinner theater productions by Clarion Community Theater resulted in more than $3,000 in gifts and assistance for local…
Putin issues chilling warning on rising nuclear war threat
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war, saying “it could lead to…
Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The calendar said December. The intensity felt like late spring. The third meeting this season between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Washington featured…
Banksy’s new artwork in Wales: A comment on air pollution?
LONDON (AP) — Street artist and social commentator Banksy has apparently popped up in Wales, leaving a new artwork on a garage in Port Talbot…
Recent Deaths 12/20/18
Harry R. Wolfgang, 95, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 16, 2018. Joseph G. Cunningham, 88, of Scott Township, died Dec. 17, 2018. For complete…
Pet of the day 12/19/18
Tippy is an 8 year old, female, Shepherd mix surrendered to the rescue with 4 other dogs by their owner because they were unable to…
Scuba-diving Santa brings holiday cheer to fish, museum goers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s a busy time for Santa Claus, but he’s making time to feed some fish in San Francisco. The California Academy…
Clarion will not have medical marijuana dispensary
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued 23 dispensary permits on Tuesday for Phase II of the medical marijuana program, but Sunset Hills,…
Clarion County to loan CYS $310,000
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County’s Children and Youth Services is in the hole and looking to the state to make the program whole…
European officials agree on ban of some single-use plastics
BERLIN (AP) — Plastic knives just won’t cut it any longer, if the European Union has its way. The 28-nation bloc moved closer Wednesday to…
Andrew McCutchen eager to play in hitter friendly ballpark
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew McCutchen returned to his home state to join his third team in less than 12 months, intent on regaining his old…
‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” before becoming the trailblazing director of smash-hit big-screen comedies…
Clarion Twp. accident
Pet of the day 12/18/18
Tatum is an adorable female kitty. She is approximately 9 months old. She is negative for fiv and leukemia. Tatum is current on vaccines, and…
ACV expected to OK co-op with KC
By BRETT WHITLING Clarion News writer After several months of discussion and negotiating, Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District is preparing to sign a soccer co-op with…
Photo entries being accepted for Forest County contest
From staff reports Photo entries for the annual Forest County Photography Contest will be accepted from Wednesday, Jan. 2, to Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the…
Terror charges issued in France’s Christmas market attack
PARIS (AP) — A man suspected of supplying the gun used in the Christmas market shooting attack that killed five people in Strasbourg has been…
Henrique, Getzlaf help Ducks win again, beat Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks would love to stop playing from behind. It’s just not happening. And somehow it’s not a problem, either. Particularly…
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