No lights, big city: Power outage KOs Broadway, Times Square
NEW YORK (AP) — A power outage crippled the tourist-filled heart of Manhattan just as Saturday night Broadway shows were set to go on, sending…
July 2019
Some Clarion farmers market vouchers available
From staff reports The Clarion Area Agency on Aging has a limited number of farmers market vouchers available. The vouchers will be distributed to Clarion…
Reports: Facebook faces $5B FTC fine, largest ever in tech
The Associated Press At $5 billion, the fine the FTC is about to levy on Facebook is by far the largest it’s given to a…
Cubs edge Pirates 4-3 on Heyward’s hit, Bryant’s baserunning
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward and Kris Bryant rescued the Chicago Cubs with a clutch swing and some nifty baserunning. Heyward hit a tiebreaking RBI…
Barbie goes glam rock to honor David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbie has been many things over the years. Now, she’s dressed as Ziggy Stardust. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of…
Restraining order against Perkins franchisee on hold
From staff reports A court order in Memphis, Tennessee, raised concern in Clarion, as a federal judge granted Perkins & Marie Callender’s LLC a temporary…
Clarion University holds line on fees, housing costs
From staff reports Clarion University announced Thursday that the cost of fees will not increase next school year and, in collaboration with the Clarion University…
Tropical Storm Barry threatens a long, slow drenching
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Building toward hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Barry began hitting Louisiana with wind and rain Friday as it closed in for what…
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Veep’ make final grabs for Emmy glory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When a long-running, much-admired television series ends, Emmy voters can bring the show and its stars back for a final bow…
Pet of the day 7/11/19
Name: Trooper Breed: Mixed breed Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trooper can be found at Venango…
Pittsburgh man charged in Clarion man’s death forgoes plea deal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Pittsburgh man accused of drug delivery resulting in the death of a Clarion man rejected a plea deal offered…
Vigil to call for end to human detention centers
From staff reports A vigil in Clarion on Friday night will join a worldwide effort that same evening that will call for an end to…
Volunteers from area headed back to Iowa
From staff reports Area farmers and other volunteers are heading back to Iowa to help with cleanup following the devastating flooding that began in early…
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British navy said it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker…
Penguins center Matt Cullen retires after 21 seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins center Matt Cullen has retired after a 21-season career that included three Stanley Cup titles. The 42 year-old won a Cup…
US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated its Women’s World Cup victory on both coasts Wednesday, honored with a ticker tape…
Recent Deaths 7/11/19
Rheva C. Chapman, 91, of DuBois, died June 7, 2019. Marilyn Elaine (Cole) Brown, 67, of Clarion, died July 8, 2019. Krystalyn Kay Cochran, 57,…
Pet of the day 7/10/19
Thistle is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Thistle can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
USDA announces summer food program
From staff reports The state Department of Education recently announced sites where children can get free nutritious meals through the 2019 Summer Food Service Program….
Emlenton to host Summerfest 5k
From staff reports The annual Emlenton Summer Festival 5k Run/Walk is scheduled at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 12 in Hughes Park in Emlenton and registration…