Pirates’ playoff hopes all but over
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Freddy Galvis continued his home run surge, hitting his 19th of the season to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 win…
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Obama will create first marine national monument in Atlantic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will establish on Thursday the first national marine monument in the Atlantic, a move that’s designed to permanently protect…
South Park mocks anthem controversy in premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — South Park has taken on the controversy over San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest. Wednesday night’s premiere episode…
Recent Deaths 9/15/16
Lillian Patricia Allen, 92, of Newton Falls, Ohio, died Sept. 9, 2016. Janet M. Chambers, 77, of Emlenton, died Sept. 13, 2016. Carrie D. Deeds, 45, of…
Emergency work at old Clarion jail approved
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution that allows an emergency work order to repair water damage to the…
Registration open for ColorUsUnited race
From staff reports Officials at the United Way of Venango County are gearing up for the second annual ColorUsUnited 5K run/walk Sunday at Two Mile…
Police: Clowns trying to talk to kids reported in Georgia
LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — Police in west Georgia say they’ve received several calls about clowns trying to talk to children and are investigating an online…
Pirates snap out of rut
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday…
Lil Wayne: There’s ‘no such thing as racism’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Wayne says the racial makeup of the crowd at one of his shows was “clearly a message that there was…
State police to offer free child seats checks
From staff reports In conjunction with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their effort to reduce the number of improperly installed…
Torrential rainstorm damages Clarion Co. 911 center
From staff reports CLARION – A heavy rainstorm overwhelmed an internal drainpipe to the gutter system on the roof of the old Clarion County jail…
VA sets town hall meeting, flu clinics
From staff reports VA Butler Healthcare will host a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the conference room of the Clarion…
US flies bombers over SKorea in show of force against North
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States on Tuesday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show…
Steelers claim opener
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger recovered his own fumble at a pivotal moment and didn’t look back, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the…
Lochte feels ‘hurt’ after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ incident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Lochte says he feels “a little hurt” after two men were arrested for allegedly rushing the stage following his performance…
Recent Deaths 9/13/16
Sharon L. Cochran, 61, of Emlenton, died Sept. 11, 2016. Michelle L. Blauser, 45, of Parker, died Sept. 7, 2016. Pauline L. Jamison, 88, formerly of…
WHY IT MATTERS: Child Care and Pay Equity
WASHINGTON (AP) — THE ISSUE: In much of the U.S., families spend more on child care for two kids than on housing. And if you’re…
Pirates’ playoff hopes continue to dwindle
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are running out of time. It may already be too late. Ryan Vogelsong pitched four shaky innings in Pittsburgh’s…
Adult audiences drive ‘Sully’s’ big $35.5 million landing
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adult audiences turned out in droves to take the plunge with “Sully,” director Clint Eastwood’s dramatization of the Miracle on the…
North Dakota tribe’s request to stop work on pipeline denied
NEAR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION, N.D. (AP) — The Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s attempt to halt construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline near…