Nutting: Pirates had ‘step back’ in ’16, but talent is there
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates missed the playoffs last season for the first time in four years, but that won’t cause chairman Bob…
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Cobain’s daughter thanks late dad on date of 50th birthday
The Associated Press Kurt Cobain’s daughter has paid tribute to the late Nirvana frontman on what would have been his 50th birthday. Frances Bean Cobain…
Recent Deaths 2/21/17
Dennis Charles Botelho, 53, of Knox, formerly of Rockland, died Feb. 15, 2017. Carolyn “Carol” Demmer, 77, of Shippenville, died Feb. 18, 2017. Philip Kiser, 85, of…
Officials: Pittsburgh bald eagles apparently have new egg
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s pair of bald eagles apparently have a new egg a week after their nest was lost when the tree was toppled…
Flood fears renewed as California braces for storm
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Some Northern California residents are preparing for another powerful Pacific storm by patrolling levees for signs of danger, reviewing evacuation plans…
Tatar, Vanek lead Red Wings past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Admittedly not where they want to be in the standings, the Detroit Red Wings still have plenty of fight left. That much…
‘Lego Batman’ stays No. 1, conquers ‘The Great Wall’
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Great Wall” was a hit in China. In North America, it was a dud. The most expensive film ever made…
Knox-area woman found
From staff reports Clarion state police have found a Knox-area woman who did not return home Wednesday. Police said Samantha Roxy Decker, 31, who lives…
PennDOT, state police remind drivers of safety laws
From staff reports HARRISBURG – PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker on Thursday urged drivers to review and obey driver…
As investigation swirls, body of N. Korean unclaimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Days after his apparent assassination, Kim Jong Nam’s body remained under guard in a Malaysian morgue Friday, with no one…
Crosby gets 1,000th point, then leads Pens by Jets in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was, in many ways, Sidney Crosby’s remarkable career distilled to its essence. Game on the line. A wide-open net. A race…
Zuckerberg’s goal: Remake a world Facebook helped create
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg helped create the modern world by connecting nearly a quarter of its citizens to Facebook and giving them a…
Steelers working on new contract for Antonio Brown
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract. General manager Kevin…
Emlenton man waives hearing on porn charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Emlenton man accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a teenage girl waived his preliminary hearing in the case…
Clarion University student to speak on PCN program
From staff reports HARRISBURG – A Clarion University student will be among students from State System of Higher Education universities who will be featured Sunday…
China carfentanil ban a ‘game-changer’ for opioid epidemic
SHANGHAI (AP) — So deadly it’s considered a terrorist threat, carfentanil has been legal in China— until now. Beijing is banning carfentanil and three similar…
Watson, Pirates head to arbitration
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Reliever Tony Watson has gone to arbitration with the Pittsburgh Pirates, asking for a raise from $3.45 million to $6…
Keith Urban leads Academy of Country Music nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keith Urban leads nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards with seven nods as both artist and producer for his…
Recent Deaths 2/16/17
Thomas Joseph Banner, of Tennessee, formerly of Fryburg, died Jan. 20, 2017. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Clarion…
Four waive hearings in Clarion meth case
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Four people charged in connection with an alleged methamphetamine lab in Clarion County waived their preliminary hearings in the case…