January 2020
OC chief gives advice about handling scams
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department has received complaints about a Social Security scam via telephone. A local woman told the newspaper she…
Vehicle restoration plant dedicated at SCI Forest
From staff reports A formal dedication of a new vehicle restoration plant was held Thursday at the State Correctional Institution at Forest. More than 40…
Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
LONDON (AP) — Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day — as a…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ’empowering’ halftime show
MIAMI (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said their Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latino culture, promising a joint performance that has…
Theft of lost/mislaid property
Clarion man charged with child porn possession
From staff reports A 44-year-old Clarion man faces 50 counts of possession of child pornography, a second-degree felony; 50 counts of disseminating photos or film…
Area ambulance and fire companies draw $290,692 in grants
From staff reports Ambulance services and volunteer fire departments in Clarion and Armstrong counties will share $290,692 in recently announced state grants. The grants are…
China counts 170 virus deaths, new countries find infections
BEIJING (AP) — China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from…
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
MIAMI (AP) — DJ Khaled will be celebrating his first-ever Grammy win in the city where the former radio host built his career: Miami. The…
Recent Deaths 1/30/20
James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh, 85, of Ephrata, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 23, 2020. Winnifred L. “Winnie” Barrett, 70, New Bethlehem, died Jan. 25, 2020….
Strangulation
Law firm hired to serve as Clarion County public defender
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday approved the hiring of the law firm of Zwick and Zwick on an interim basis…
State website allows travelers to better gauge road conditions
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Although no one can predict whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow come Groundhog Day on Sunday, it’s fair to…
US beefs up screening of travelers for new virus from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials offered a reality check Tuesday about the scary new virus from China: They’re expanding screenings of international travelers and…
Penguins sign D Pettersson to 5-year extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Pettersson is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old defenseman agreed to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday that runs through…
Pastor’s fight against KKK becomes movie that may aid battle
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — Not many years ago in a small, rural South Carolina town stood The Redneck Shop — a racist emporium and Ku…
Licking Twp. crash
Clarion DA warns of dangers caused by fentanyl offshoots
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The synthetic opioid fentanyl family of drugs has sprouted two new offshoots called carfentanyl and acetyfentanyl. The Centers for Disease…
Commissioners approve contract for fly-over images
By BRETT KRIEBEL Clarion News writer Clarion County Commissioners recently approved a contract on behalf of the county’s Geological Information System department with Pictometry International…
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