VA seeking local veterans for research project
From staff reports A research team from the VA Pittsburgh’s Million Veteran Program will visit the Clarion County VA clinic in Monroe Township from 8:30…
July 2019
Program in Clarion will focus on scams affecting elderly
From staff reports A law enforcement veteran with 23 years of experience in investigating crime will present a special program July 23 to inform senior…
Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on the July 4th…
Cubs erupt after Maddon’s ejection to rip Pirates 11-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Maddon isn’t against pitching inside. It’s when the ball starts buzzing batter’s heads that the Chicago Cubs manager thinks the increasingly…
Concerts, fireworks and a military parade mark July Fourth
NEW YORK (AP) — The national holiday to mark America’s birth as a country has been filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and, of course,…
Pet of the day 7/3/19
Name: Edmond Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/ Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Edmond can be found at…
Church to host ‘active shooter’ seminar
From staff reports An Active Shooter Preparedness and Response Presentation for all communities of faith will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July…
East Forest holds relay
The Mini Relay for Life Club at East Forest High School recently held a relay event for the elementary students on the soccer field. The…
Trump touts July 4 military ‘salute’; critics see politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is marshalling tanks, bombers and other machinery of war for a Fourth of July celebration that traditionally is light…
Frazier stays hot, leads Pirates by listless Cubs 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle didn’t need to check the analytics before writing down Adam Frazier’s name in the leadoff spot before…
Showtime’s Ailes series has modest start, but it’s early
NEW YORK (AP) — Intensely loyal viewers routinely make Fox News Channel the most-watched cable network each week. So how many people want to watch…
Recent Deaths 7/3/19
Francis M. “Bill” Heckethorn, Jr., 77, of Emlenton, died June 28, 2019. Clair H. Bauer, 88, of Lake Lucy, died June 29, 2019. John C….
Pet of the day 7/2/19
Florida is a beautiful, female Pit Bull Terrier brought to the rescue as a stray. Florida has been a cooperative and friendly girl with all…
Antlerless licenses to go on sale Monday
From staff reports Antlerless deer licenses will go on sale Monday for Pennsylvania residents. Hunters who wish to apply for an antlerless deer license must…
Border Patrol head condemns agents’ offensive Facebook posts
CLINT, Texas (AP) — The head of the U.S. Border Patrol on Monday slammed as “completely inappropriate” sexually explicit posts about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
Bell mashes 3 home runs, Pirates thrash Cubs 18-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell isn’t worried about the Home Run Derby messing with the considerable mojo he’s built during his breakout season. Quite the…
‘Golden Girls’ appears to get better with pop culture age
The Associated Press Alexandra Wilkinson was only 2 months old when “The Golden Girls” ended its television run in 1992. But she became a fan…
Forest Area seeks instrument donations
From staff reports The Forest Area School District is requesting and accepting any donations of musical instruments. Cost of renting or purchasing an instrument is…
Pet of the day 7/1/19
Lenny is a sweet male kitten. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Lenny can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Girl reported missing after visiting outlet mall
From staff reports Mercer state police said a teenage girl went missing at the Grove City Outlet Mall Saturday afternoon. A Children and Youth Services…