County political parties host petition events
From staff reports Democrats Democratic Party of Clarion County will host a petition signing event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 23, at the…
2019
VNA Hospice seeks volunteers
From staff reports The Clarion Forest Visiting Nurses Association Hospice Program is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to serve as volunteers. Volunteers are part…
Budget deal allows far less money than Trump wanted for wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators reached agreement to prevent a government shutdown and finance construction of new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, overcoming a late-stage…
Murray, Crosby lead Penguins past Flyers 4-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Murray guzzled a sports drink through part of his post-game interview. It’s not surprising the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie needed to rehydrate…
Garth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Garth Brooks has come out of baseball retirement. The country music legend will spend just over a week participating in spring…
Recent Deaths 2/12/19
Jordan River Booth, 29, died Feb. 6, 2019. Danny Rea Barger, 75, of Parker, died Feb. 8, 2019. Doris M. Clover, 94, of Knox, died…
Pet of the day 2/11/19
Spring is a beautiful tortie female. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She is spayed. Spring can be found at…
Forest County 4-H annual tree sale begins
From staff reports The Forest County 4-H Office will be holding the annual tree sale in addition to perennial bulbs and small fruit varieties as…
SAFE needs volunteers
From staff reports Stop Abuse for Everyone is hosting its bi-annual volunteer training program from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, starting Feb….
Budget talks resuming amid pessimism over border differences
WASHINGTON (AP) — Budget negotiators will meet Monday to revive talks over border security issues that are central to legislation to prevent key parts of…
Rap artists and women take center stage at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rap artists and women have felt shunned by the Grammy Awards in recent years. But this year, they both took center…
Wanted Clarion County man captured in Florida
From staff reports A Shippenville man accused of 865 counts involving rape and related charges was taken into custody Thursday morning in Florida. Clarion state…
Gun-seizure laws grow in popularity since Parkland shooting
The Associated Press In the year since the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school, more and more states have passed laws making it…
Johnson has go-ahead goal, Lightning beat Penguins 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Johnson had a key goal and a tussle with Sidney Crosby, too. Johnson and J.T. Miller scored third-period goals as…
Women dominated in Grammys nominations, but will they win?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janelle Monae remembers being frustrated at last year’s Grammy Awards, where male acts dominated in nominations and the only woman competing…
One vehicle crash
Soldiers receive welcome upon return from Iraq
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A yearlong odyssey came full circle in Brookville. One year ago, the 54 soldiers in the 665th Engineer Detachment left…
Likely deal would give Trump fraction of desired wall money
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers are working toward a border security deal amid indications that the White House is preparing to accept a bipartisan agreement…
Grammy weekend kicks off with honor for Dolly Parton
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody pokes more fun at Dolly Parton — all hair, sequins, nine-inch nails and five-inch stilettos — than the country superstar…
Pet of the day 2/8/19
Name: Chop Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chop can be…
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