Woman who sent texts urging suicide gets 15 months in jail
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A woman who encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages and told him to “get back…
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Historical society adds chapter to review WWII ties
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society, which focused last year on World War II and how that war involved and effected this area,…
Work on River Road to begin next week
From staff reports A resurfacing project on River Road in Barnett Township, Forest County will soon get underway, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation….
‘Something needs to be done’ about Clarion intersection
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News Writer A Strattanville man who took his concern about a Clarion intersection to the streets two months ago has…
2 dead after explosion at Minneapolis school
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A second body was found in the rubble of a collapsed school building in Minneapolis after an explosion killed a school employee…
Winker hits go-ahead HR off Benoit, Reds beat Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jesse Winker watched Cincinnati Reds teammate Scooter Gennett take batting practice Wednesday. When Gennett sent a ball flying over the Clemente Wall…
Ex-bodyguard defends candid Princess Diana documentary
LONDON (AP) — A new documentary about Princess Diana has ignited controversy in Britain, with producers saying it offers insights into the strains of royal…
Recent Deaths 8/3/17
Paislee Lynn Bowser, infant, of Rimersburg, died July 30, 2017. James C. Elliott, 67, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2017. Helen S. Horton, 95, formerly of Knox,…
Man accused of shooting girlfriend to stand trial
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man charged with shooting his girlfriend because he thought she was cheating on him will stand trial. Police…
Truck driver killed on I-80 identified
From staff reports Clarion County Coroner Terry Shaffer identified the truck driver who died in a collision when his tractor trailer hit the back of…
Crew works on Hickory Creek Wilderness trail
Members of the Friends of Allegheny Wilderness trail crew completed work on a project at Coon Run in the Hickory Creek Wilderness in the Allegheny…
Amazon holds job fair for US warehouses
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Amazon is holding a giant job fair Wednesday and plans to make thousands of job offers on the spot at…
Hamilton, Winker power Reds past Pirates 9-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds rookie Jesse Winker arrived at PNC Park less than an hour before the first pitch on Tuesday night, fresh off…
Lawsuit: Investigator claims Fox News made up quotes
NEW YORK (AP) — A new lawsuit lays out an explosive tale of Trump allies, the White House and Fox News Channel conspiring to push…
Knox library reading programs are prospering
By SAMANTHA BEAL Clarion News Writer The Knox Public Library recently received $930 through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to help with the…
Fire marshal investigating Clarion Co. blaze
From staff reports The origin of a fire that broke out inside a woodshop Saturday afternoon at 904 Gowdy Road in Washington Township, Clarion County,…
Car show and family picnic benefits riding center
From staff reports A car show and family picnic will be held to benefit the Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center. The car show will be…
Tropical Depression Emily moving out over the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Depression Emily is moving out over the Atlantic early Tuesday, a day after slogging across the Florida peninsula, where it brought…
Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team stuck on the fringe of the playoff race — not quite in it and not quite out of it —…
Stevie Wonder, Green Day to play Global Citizen Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Green Day, The Killers, The Lumineers and The Chainsmokers will perform at this year’s Global Citizen Festival, an annual…