How not to break the bank on streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — With more TV streaming services than ever before, from newcomers like Disney Plus to stalwarts like Netflix, consumers may feel the…
April 2019
Pet of the day 4/12/19
Name: Cali Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cali can be found at Venango…
Clarion board gives Carrico four-year contract
From staff reports Clarion Area School Board made things official Tuesday by awarding Joe Carrico a four-year contract as the district’s superintendent. The board unanimously…
Ohio governor signs ban on abortion after 1st heartbeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill imposing one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the nation was signed into law in Ohio on Thursday,…
Quintana strikes out 11 in 7 innings, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs were in need of a strong outing by a starter, and Jose Quintana delivered. The left-hander struck out 11 in…
‘Star Wars’ fans hope to get ‘Episode IX’ details at event
The Associated Press The Skywalker saga may be coming to an end this December as the latest Star Wars trilogy finishes, but eight months out…
Pet of the day 4/11/19
Name: Layla Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Layla can be found at…
Leeper man gets state prison time for assaults on girl
From staff reports A Leeper man was sentenced Wednesday to serve a minimum of 15 years in state prison for repeated sexual assaults of a…
Knox hosts Easter egg events this weekend
From staff reports The Knox Borough Police Department will host an egg decorating event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the borough…
WikiLeaks’ Assange is arrested at Ecuador embassy in London
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was forcibly bundled out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and into a waiting British police van on…
Lyles sharp, Cervelli and Marte homer, Pirates beat Cubs 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Lyles had everything, including a retooled curveball, clicking on a cold, windy night at Wrigley Field. Lyles struck out 10 in…
‘Hannah Montana’ costumes, props going up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Costumes, props and tour items from the Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” TV series are going up for auction. The teen sitcom…
Recent Deaths 4/11/19
Thomas R. Reed, 73, died April 6, 2019. Shirley Ann Dittman, 84, of Oil City, died April 6, 2019. Louise Franklin, formerly of Shippenville and…
Pet of the day 4/10/19
Name: Oliver Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Size: Small Oliver can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Shippenville man held for court in drug-related death
From staff reports A Shippenville man accused in the drug-related death of a Clarion man was held for court after a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Spencer…
St. Joseph Church in Lucinda will join Wreaths Across America
From staff reports A Clarion County church will join the national Wreaths Across America program to honor fallen military veterans. St. Joseph Church in Lucinda…
Fetterman’s listening tour on marijuana set for Clarion
From staff reports Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s statewide listening tour to gather input from Pennsylvanians about the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana will make a…
How measles is making a return in New York and elsewhere
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday and ordered mandatory vaccinations for measles in a part of Brooklyn that is home…
Star-laden Penguins open playoffs against stingy Islanders
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have the big-name players. The New York Islanders rely on their system for success. Perennial All-Stars Sidney…
Netflix launches comedy channel on SiriusXM
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix is launching its first audio venture that will feature the video streaming service’s comedy programming on SiriusXM. The companies on…