Reynolds caps comeback with 3-run blast, Pirates beat Tigers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming off a hitless night, Bryan Reynolds told teammate Corey Dickerson he felt pressure to produce. Dickerson told the rookie to write…
June 2019
‘Toy Story’ lives on, but should it have?
NEW YORK (AP) — Like “Casablanca,” ”Toy Story 3″ concluded with the beginning of a beautiful friendship. It’s an ending that has very possibly produced…
Recent Deaths 6/20/19
James D. Collett, 64, of Clarion, died June 17, 2019. Debra Lynn Sloan Dean, 68, of Knox, died June 16, 2019. Shirley A. Dittman, 82,…
Pet of the day 6/19/19
Flower is a friendly girl with beautiful amber eyes. She is a young adult who came to us pregnant. She has raised her babies and…
Clarion Co., corrections officers reach tentative deal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday announced a tentative settlement with the union representing the corrections officers at the Clarion County…
US Navy expert: Tanker attack mine resembles Iranian mines
U.S. NAVY 5TH FLEET BASE NEAR FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait…
Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christin Stewart’s sped his thinking up and slowed down his feet, helping the Detroit Tigers end a four-game losing streak in the…
Joy Harjo is first Native American named US poet laureate
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureate, has been ready for a long time. “I’ve been…
Pet of the day 6/18/19
Name: Tucker Breed: Chihuahua, short coat mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tucker can be found at…
Artists wanted for Clarion River art exhibit
From staff reports In celebration of the Clarion River being named Pennsylvania River of the Year, the Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg will hold an…
PennDOT invites public to take part in garden initiative
From staff reports In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 17-23, the northwest region of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting groups to adopt…
US sending troops to Mideast amid Gulf tensions over Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted Tuesday over Iran’s announcement…
The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t make a household name for himself by conforming to someone else’s idea of who he should…
Recent Deaths 6/18/19
Jedediah R. “Jed” Brewer, 20, of Clarion, died June 13, 2019. Debra L. Dean, 68, of Knox, died June 16, 2019. Harry L. Drayer, 76,…
Overflowing Great Lakes pose new threat for endangered bird
GLEN HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Peering through a spotting scope mounted on a tripod, researcher Alice Van Zoeren notices a piping plover skittering across a…
Experts hold climate talks in Bonn as pressure to act grows
BERLIN (AP) — Experts are meeting in Germany for U.N.-hosted talks on climate change amid growing pressure for governments to act faster against global warming….
Pirates rally for 5-4 victory over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Josh Bell padded his NL-leading RBI total and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to a series-clinching victory. Bell’s go-ahead double in the seventh…
Franchise fatigue continues with ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Shaft’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brand familiarity isn’t everything when it comes to attracting audiences to the multiplex, and Hollywood is learning that lesson the hard…
Plans for Sligo veterans memorial moving ahead
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer They had no land and no money, but that didn’t deter Sligo Borough residents from building a monument to their…
Huge crowds march in Hong Kong, piling pressure on leader
HONG KONG (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents, mostly clad in black despite the sweltering weather, jammed the city’s streets Sunday in…