Study says warming-fueled supercells to hit South more often
The Associated Press America will probably get more killer tornado- and hail-spawning supercells as the world warms, according to a new study that also warns…
March 2023
Nashville shooter who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school Monday and killed three children and three adults after…
Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ puts the funny in fantasy
The Associated Press “You’re not a lot of fun, are you,” notes barbarian Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) to brave fighter Xenk (Regé-Jean Page) in the new…
Recent Deaths 3/28/23
James John Scanlon, 79, of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., died March 13, 2023. Gale P. Bellesfield, 33, of Rimersburg, died March 23, 2023. Mary Lee…
3 children, 3 adults fatally shot at Nashville grade school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville on Monday, police…
Weather brings down trees, wires; thousands lose power
From staff reports Dispatchers at the 911 centers in both Venango and Clarion counties said about 100 calls regarding downed trees and wires were reported…
12 injured in apartment floor collapse near university
INDIANA (AP) — A dozen people were injured in the collapse of a second-story floor inside an apartment complex near a western Pennsylvania university over…
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after…
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ comes out blazing with $73.5M
NEW YORK (AP) — “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best $73.5 million at the…
Welter shoots for the stars
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor When it comes to target shooting, anything you can do, Natalie Welter can do it better. Welter qualified…
Knox doubles down on donations to emergency services
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN For The Clarion News Knox Borough Council has made it known that it plans to continue its strong support of the…
Trump, facing potential indictment, holds defiant Waco rally
WACO, Texas (AP) — Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him…
Search on for missing in deadly chocolate factory explosion
WEST READING (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed three people and left four people missing, authorities said. One…
Biden declares emergency as crews dig through storm wreckage
The Associated Press President Joe Biden early Sunday issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties,…
Malkin’s late goal lifts Penguins past Ovechkin, Caps 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin remains a live wire. Even now, 17 seasons into a career that is likely destined for the Hall of Fame,…
Lucinda man sentenced in drug case
From staff reports A resident of Lucinda has been sentenced in federal court to 84 months in prison on his conviction of violating federal drug…
Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 2, leaves 9 missing
WEST READING (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed two people and left nine people missing, authorities said. Several other…
Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
WACO, Texas (AP) — Staring down a possible indictment, a defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday as he…
Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night,…
Extension office holds pesticide applicator webinars
From staff reports Prospective pesticide applicators can gain a foundation of knowledge about safe and proper handling and use of pesticides by attending the “Pesticide…