Pet of the Day 9-18-19
Ricky, a domestic short sair, is a 15-week-old neutered male. He’s an orange tabby with white. Ricky is curious and active. He gets along with…
September 2019
Clarion chamber gearing up for ALF
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival is only 10 days away from its Sept. 28 opening. “We have had some hiccups but…
Iran tells US retaliation looms if targeted for Saudi attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has warned the U.S. it will retaliate “immediately” if Tehran is targeted over a weekend attack on Saudi oil installations,…
Mariners blank Pittsburgh after Pirates’ Vázquez arrested
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season has been going downhill since the All-Star break and it got even worse Tuesday night. Marco Gonzales allowed…
Welcome to Orcland: Lord of the Rings to film in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Amazon announced Wednesday it will film its upcoming television series “The Lord of the Rings” in New Zealand, marking a…
Pirates’ Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation charges
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez has been arrested on charges of pornography and soliciting a child. Vázquez was taken into custody…
Pet of the Day 9/17/19
Mila, a Labrador Retriever mix, is a one-year and four-month-old spayed female. She has a tan and white coat with dark brown eyes and a…
Hundreds turn out for suicide awareness
More than 350 people walked from Keystone High School past the elementary school, through Knox and back during the Sept. 12 suicide awareness walk. Participants…
Cook Forest carvers festival is family affair
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There was sawdust in the air Sunday in Cook Forest State Park for the annual Chainsaw Carvers Festival. For many…
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader announced on Tuesday that “there will be no talks with the U.S. at any level” — remarks apparently…
Post-Roethlisberger life begins for Steelers, Rudolph
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been 0-2 before. They’ve struggled on offense before. They’ve had issues on defense before. They’ve been blown out…
Brad Pitt asks astronaut: Who was better? Clooney or me?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Brad Pitt, star of the new space movie “Ad Astra,” had a burning question for a real-life astronaut. “Who was…
Recent Deaths 9/17/19
Margaret L. “Peg” Cicciarelli, 77, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 13, 2019. John Edward “Bud” Greer, 91, of Seneca, died Sept. 8, 2019. Nancy Buzard Hankey,…
A Fast, Filling Breakfast
(Family Features) A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor. Spanish Potato and Onion Omelets…
Pet of the Day 9/16/19
Ginger, a domestic short hair, is a 6-year-old spayed female. She has a silky calico coat with contrasting white and pale yellow eyes. Ginger is…
Roethlisberger done for season with right elbow injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s season is over. His career possibly, too. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s injured right elbow will require surgery, ending the 37-year-old’s…
Jefferson County marks courthouse’s 150th year
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It was a special occasion in Jefferson County on Friday. “This is the first time I have ever attended a…
Trump: US locked and loaded in response to drone attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions are flaring in the Persian Gulf after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to respond to a…
Seahawks edge Steelers 28-26 as Roethlisberger exits
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Russell Wilson have changed as the Seattle Seahawks rebuild themselves on the fly. One thing, however, has not. Seattle…
‘It’ is tops again; ‘Hustlers’ full of flash at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wasn’t quite enough to take down Pennywise the clown, but Jennifer Lopez and the scheming strippers of “Hustlers” topped even…