Pet of the day 2/18/19
Name: George Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium House-Trained: Yes George can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
February 2019
EU states mixed on Trump demand to take back IS fighters
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria is receiving a mixed reaction, as nations…
Malkin, Letang score twice to lead Pens past Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a four-minute penalty kill and went on the hunt against the New York Rangers. Kris Letang scored his…
In France, the Force is strong with lightsaber dueling
BEAUMONT-SUR-OISE, France (AP) — Master Yoda, dust off his French, he must. It’s now easier than ever in France to act out “Star Wars” fantasies,…
Local waters are home to freshwater jellyfish
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is something strange in the waters of the Clarion River: freshwater jellyfish. You will need to look closely to…
Clarion Co. Veterans Affairs boss wears ‘many hats’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Judy Zerbe – the director (and only employee) at the Clarion County Veterans Affairs office – is waging a one-woman…
Aurora attacker took gun to work he shouldn’t have owned
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers including the plant manager, human resources manager and an intern working his…
Flames snap 4-game skid, beating Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A big second period ended up being just enough for the Calgary Flames. Michael Frolik had the first of four second-period goals…
‘Black Panther’ costume designer blazes trail to inspire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter says she wants her Oscar recognition to create more opportunities for African-Americans and women…
State grant benefits local school districts
From staff reports School districts in Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties were among the various districts across the commonwealth that will benefit from more than…
Illinois man being fired from job fatally shoots 5 workers
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The frantic calls started pouring in at 1:24 p.m. A gunman was shooting people inside a sprawling manufacturing warehouse in Aurora,…
Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — Bowing to a backlash that had threatened to engulf an already blunder-plagued Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
Pet of the day 2/15/19
Rascal is a friendly, young male. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Rascal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Clarion schools building supervisor has his hands full
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer When students arrive at school they expect to enter a safe, warm and comfortable learning environment. Maintaining that environment keeps…
Trump will sign border deal, declare emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise that would avert a second painful government shutdown. But a new confrontation has been ignited…
How ‘Alita’ is paving the way for ‘Avatar’ sequels
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — The steely gaze of Na’vi warrioress Neytiri welcomes visitors at the entrance to some of Hollywood’s most fantastical worlds. Towering in…
Pet of the day 2/14/19
Cherry was rescued from poor living conditions by a good Samaritan and brought to the rescue along with 4 other dogs. We were told she…
Garden Club co-sponsors poster contest
From staff reports The United States Department of Agriculture and Forest Service website states: “Since 1961, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs,…
Hawthorn Pottery Co. helped shape a community
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The small southern Clarion County community of Hawthorn was built around a gristmill but found fame around a potter’s wheel….
NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Opportunity, the Mars rover that was built to operate for just three months but kept going and going, rolling…