August 2019
County commissioners group still eyeing election reforms
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Election reform is moving forward in Pennsylvania, but the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is looking into additional reforms….
Hunter trapper education basic course offered
From staff reports A hunter trapper education basic course will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Limestone…
Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, becoming an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm but leaving forecasters uncertain whether it…
Melkey Cabrera hits 3-run HR, Pirates beat Rockies 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Melky Cabrera didn’t get an especially good pitch to hit. He still managed to connect. Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Dario…
Valerie Harper, TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Valerie Harper, who scored guffaws, stole hearts and busted TV taboos as the brash, self-deprecating Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms…
Pet of the day 8/30/19
Harmony is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
S Carolina turtle patrol group finds two-headed hatchling
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A group that monitors sea turtles in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has reported finding a two-headed Loggerhead hatchling….
County commissioners group still eyeing election reforms
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Election reform is moving forward in Pennsylvania, but the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is looking into additional reforms….
Clarion County offers Master Gardener classes
From staff reports The Penn State Master Gardeners in Clarion County will hold classes for anyone interested in becoming a Master Gardener through Penn State….
Florida preps for an ‘absolute monster’: Hurricane Dorian
MIAMI (AP) — Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land next week, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as they prepared for…
Newman homers twice, Pirates beat Rockies 11-8
DENVER (AP) — Kevin Newman was quick to get the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense rolling. Newman, the new leadoff batter, had two homers among his four…
Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he’s “on the mend” following treatment for pancreatic cancer. The game show posted…
Pet of the day 8/29/19
Name: Caitlyn Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Caitlyn can be found at…
C-L earns $25,000 farming grant
From staff reports In early 2019, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partnered with local farmers to nominate rural schools and…
Clarion church hosting event to offer hope in addiction fight
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is hope in Clarion for addicts, former addicts and people in need, and that new hope is flowing from…
Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida Thursday as it pushed over open waters after doing limited damage…
Realmuto powers Phillies to 12-3 rout of Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins did more with less. The slumping slugger doubled, tripled and drove in a run as the Philadelphia Phillies got 17…
Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will join the University of Texas as a professor who this fall will teach in the university’s…
Recent Deaths 8/29/19
Candice (Hepler) Tanis, 69, of South Lake Tahoe, California, died Aug. 3, 2019. Faye E. Cuprinka, 72, of Emlenton, died Aug. 26, 2019. Paul E….