Pet of the day 3/20/19
Calling all Beagle lovers! Calvin is a laid back, friendly, 5 year old Beagle who can’t stop wagging his tail! Rugged but stylish in his…
March 2019
Police looking for Megan’s Law violator
From staff reports Clarion state police are looking for a Strattanville woman who failed to register as required as a Tier 3 Megan’s Law offender….
USDA won’t be moving offices to Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The United States Department of Agriculture won’t be coming to Clarion County. Clarion County Commissioner Ted Tharan said Tuesday that…
Poll: Support rises in all age groups for legal pot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A growing majority of Americans say marijuana should be legal, underscoring a national shift as more states embrace cannabis for medical…
Hurricanes beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins traded hits — and, occasionally, goals — during an intense game with a decided playoff…
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
The Associated Press Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting “Cinderella,” ”The Simpsons,” ”Star Wars” and “Dr. Strange” under one…
Pet of the day 3/19/19
Name: Rebel Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Rebel can be found at…
Clarion Co. fire, ambulance companies get state funding
From staff reports Sixteen fire and ambulance companies in Clarion County will share more than $167,000 in state grant funding, according to state Rep. Donna…
Ticks and spotted lanternfly focus of seminar
From staff reports To educate local residents about the dangers of ticks and tick-borne diseases, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) will host a seminar with Penn…
Cyclone’s huge floods endanger thousands in southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rapidly rising floodwaters have created “an inland ocean” in Mozambique endangering scores of thousands of families, as aid organizations scramble to rescue…
Kang, Gonzalez win starting jobs in Pirates’ infield
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jung Ho Kang and Erik Gonzalez have won starting jobs in the infield with the Pittsburgh Pirates. General manager Neal Huntington…
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens to join Country Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country hit-making duo Brooks & Dunn are riding a resurgence of interest in ’90s-era country music with a new album celebrating…
Recent Deaths 3/19/19
Maurice W. “Scotty” Brazier, of Sligo, formerly of Clarion, died March 13, 2019. Deborah Jane Conaway, 61, of Clarion, died March 14, 2019. Ellen Louise…
Pet of the day 3/18/19
Tory is a graceful, athletic, spayed, 4 year old lab mix weighing in the 50 lb. range who not only loves to chase and catch…
More evacuations in Midwest as floodwaters head downstream
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed…
Couturier scores late in OT, Flyers beat Penguins 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Couturier beat Matt Murray with 3 seconds remaining in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers put together an improbable rally to edge…
Be Kind, Please Rewind: Oregon Blockbuster is last on Earth
BEND, Ore. (AP) — There are challenges that come with running the last Blockbuster Video on the planet. The computer system must be rebooted using…
Clarion DA: ‘Fentanyl is death’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Arrests of six people in connection with a fentanyl and heroin ring were announced Friday by Clarion County District Attorney…
Clarion Chamber announces ALF leader, theme
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry revealed the dates, theme and chairwoman for the 2019 Autumn Leaf Festival…
Rescues, evacuations as floodwaters breach levees in Midwest
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a…