It’s so cold in Florida, iguanas are falling from trees
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees. Temperatures dipped below 40 degrees…
2018
Pet of the day 1/5/18
Violet is a kitten that purrs like a motorboat. She has tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is current on vaccines. She is scheduled…
Numerous crashes reported throughout area
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Numerous weather-related crashes, and even some abandoned vehicles, were reported by both Venango and Clarion County 911 dispatchers Thursday afternoon….
Hard-line cleric says social media fed Iran protests, unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s capital called on the Islamic Republic to build its own social…
Hurricanes beat struggling Penguins, 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes helped Cam Ward have a fairly comfortable night in goal against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion…
Sheeran helps music industry hit a high note in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s album “Divide” was the most popular album of 2017, helping the music industry enjoy a growth spurt during the…
Local schools closed Friday
Schools closed: Allegheny Clarion Valley Brookville Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Crawford Central Forest Area Franklin Grove City Karns City Keystone Lakeview Moniteau North Clarion Oil…
Pet of the day 1/4/18
Bernie is a male, Husky mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. He appears already neutered, and will be vet checked prior…
Community Action offers free career workshops
From staff reports If you or someone you know is unemployed, underemployed, or just having a hard time making the transition into today’s job market,…
US to end policy that let legal pot flourish
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across…
Review: Bale, landscapes, boost grim ‘Hostiles’
The Associated Press Enemies are thrown together for a perilous journey in “Hostiles ,” an unforgivingly violent and sparse revisionist Western set in 1892 that explores…
Recent Deaths 1/4/18
Thomas Harold “Odie” Aldous, 76, of Monroe Township, died Dec. 28, 2017. Roberta Mae Asel, 84, of Marienville, died Dec. 31, 2017. Margaret E. Bauer,…
Pet of the day 1/3/18
Squishy is an adorable male older kitten. He tested negative for leukemia and fiv. He gets along with other cats/kittens. He is neutered. Squishy can…
‘Bring the Dream to Life’ is theme of Clarion MLK event
CLARION – Clarion University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. community breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Eagle Commons on the…
Trump roots on Iran’s protesters, declares ‘time for change’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has thrown the weight of the U.S. government behind the protesters taking to the streets of Iran. President Donald…
Pens surge past Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Phil Kessel and Conor Sheary scored in a four-goal second period to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-1 win over the…
Jessica Chastain: ‘Major change is coming’ to Hollywood
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Hollywood’s first awards show of the new year included a visit from Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot and a promise from…
Pet of the day 1/2/18
Aries is a 3 year old, female, Pit Bull/Lab mix surrendered to the rescue center when her family was losing their home and she had…
Recent Deaths 1/2/18
Simon Leroy Fye, 92, of Knox, passed away December 28, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy of The Clarion News for…
Bone-chilling cold grips wide swath of US, at least 2 deaths
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bone-chilling cold has gripped much of the central U.S. as 2018 opens, breaking century-old records and leading to at least two deaths…