Returning winds have Southern California firefighters wary
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — With Santa Ana winds returning and hundreds of homes in ashes, firefighters were struggling to corral a devastating Southern California wildfire…
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A universe of flawed heroes: Stan Lee was ahead of his time
The Associated Press It became easy, in recent years, to dismiss him as the wisecracking grandpa of the American comic book, a past-his-prime gimmick who…
Recent Deaths 11/13/18
Earl Arthur (Bud) Ames, 95, of Oakwood Heights, formerly of Venus, died Nov. 6, 2018. Robert J. McWilliams, of Clarion, died Nov. 5, 2018. Carolyn…
Comic book genius Stan Lee dies at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in…
Program on opioids set Thursday in Marienville
From staff reports The Marienville library will host a program on opioids and other dangerous drugs at 6 p.m. Thursday. Alan McGill, special agent with…
‘WWI Homefront’ program is Tuesday
From staff reports The Oil City Heritage Society will present a program on “World War I: the Homefront” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Venango…
Grim search for more fire victims, 31 dead across California
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires raged at both ends of California, officials released another grim statistic: Six more dead in a swath of Northern…
‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ makes off with $66M at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — You’re a mean one — and you’re number one — Mr. Grinch. “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” sledded past mixed reviews and…
LWV hosts ‘Communicating with your elected officials’
From staff reports Not getting answers from your elected officials? Feeling ignored by the politicians in your area? The League of Women Voters of Clarion…
Veterans outreach set for Nov. 13
From staff reports Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) reminds area veterans that they can take advantage of specialized assistance with a veterans outreach assistance specialist from…
13 dead including gunman in shooting at California bar
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A hooded gunman wearing all black opened fire at a country dance bar holding a weekly “college night” in Southern…
Oshie leaves twice, scores winner to lift Caps over Pens 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — T.J. Oshie watched the clock in the training room hoping he’d get back on the ice. Oshie was back there for a…
NFL stadiums and Kenny Chesney: magical mix of sports/music
The Associated Press The wave of sound builds from the bottom of the lower bowl to the very top of MetLife Stadium. Every seat is…
Recent Deaths 11/8/18
Linda L. Chatley, 63, of Oil City, died Oct. 27, 2018. Cecil Cochran, 72, of Knox, died Nov. 5, 2018. Charles G. “Charlie” Lambert, 83,…
Strong feelings on both sides bring out many local voters
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Whether local voters were riding the blue wave or standing firm with the GOP, it was clear that President Donald…
Clarion accounting students place first in competition
From staff reports Clarion University accounting students placed first in the IIA-PICPA Internal Audit Case competition. The Clarion team, which consists only of undergraduate students,…
Kremlin: Russia, US postpone summit on French request
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin says Russia and the U.S. have agreed not to hold a summit in Paris to avoid distracting attention from Armistice…
Roethlisberger skips practice, but expects to face Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat out practice on Tuesday to give his broken left index finger a rest but he is…
Eat your heart out at the Pizza Museum
NEW YORK (AP) — There is now a museum for pizza lovers everywhere that’s popped-up in arguably America’s pizza capital, New York City. The Museum…
Clarion Career Center to hold open house
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center will hold its annual career and technical open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The event…