Young woman ‘infatuated’ with Columbine is found dead
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A young Florida woman who traveled to Colorado and bought a shotgun for what authorities feared would be a Columbine-inspired attack…
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Clarion principal Kimmel hired as Union superintendent
From staff reports Union School District has a new superintendent. John Kimmel, the high school principal at Clarion High School, was hired last week by…
Columbine threat by woman with gun shuts Denver-area schools
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — Denver-area public schools will be closed Wednesday as authorities search for a young Florida woman who flew to the city and…
Islanders prove they’re for real in sweep of Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The expectations were modest at first. The New York Islanders simply wanted to be better than the team that allowed the most…
Michael Jackson estate hits back at ‘Leaving Neverland’
BOSTON (AP) — The co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate said Tuesday that he’s confident the late superstar’s supporters will be able to protect his legacy…
Severe weather causes power outages in area
From staff reports Power lines and trees came down as strong winds that were accompanied by heavy rain, thunder, lightning and hail tore through the…
Strong storms in US South kill at least 8 and injure dozens
The Associated Press Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least eight people, injured dozens…
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with the based loaded, two outs and one of baseball’s hottest hitters at the plate in the bottom of the ninth…
‘Shazam!’ bests newcomers with $25.1M second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A rush of newcomers couldn’t shake “Shazam!” from the top spot, as the superhero comedy led the box office for the…
Clarion Co. hazard analysis puts big focus on cyber security threat
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The updated Clarion County hazard vulnerability analysis pays particular attention to a different type of threat – cyber security. David…
Madagascar measles epidemic kills more than 1,200 people
AMBALAVAO, Madagascar (AP) — Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic…
Eaton, Kendrick homer in 8th, Nats rally past Pirates 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howie Kendrick is quickly making up for lost time. Limited to only five games last season because of a torn Achilles and…
Diana? Alice? Elizabeth? Britons bet on new royal baby name
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, may be keeping plans about their impending baby under wraps, but that hasn’t stopped…
Museum Day today gives history lovers free look at 3 county locales
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of the Oil Region come face to face with aspects of history every day, whether it is a school…
It’s time to get your 2019 dog license
From staff reports It’s that time of year again. Starting the beginning of April, the regional dog wardens will be canvassing Clarion County to check…
Kim open to another summit with Trump, with conditions
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set…
Moran hits pinch-hit, 3-run homer as Pirates top Nats 6-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Moran has less than a full season’s worth of at-bats in the majors, and just maybe the 26-year-old is becoming one…
How not to break the bank on streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — With more TV streaming services than ever before, from newcomers like Disney Plus to stalwarts like Netflix, consumers may feel the…
Clarion board gives Carrico four-year contract
From staff reports Clarion Area School Board made things official Tuesday by awarding Joe Carrico a four-year contract as the district’s superintendent. The board unanimously…
Ohio governor signs ban on abortion after 1st heartbeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill imposing one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the nation was signed into law in Ohio on Thursday,…