Union students get free eye exams
Union School District kindergarten students participated in a free eye screening program conducted by the Rimersburg Lions Club at Sligo Elementary School. Pictured are volunteer…
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Apple to fight order to help FBI unlock shooter’s iPhone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook says his company will fight a federal magistrate’s order to help the FBI hack into an encrypted…
A weekend full of events awaits!
From movies in Clarion to philanthropic fun all the way down in State College, this weekend is jam-packed for those who are willing to brave…
Celebrate PA’s birthday with free admission to museums, historic sites
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Join the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in celebrating the commonwealth’s 335th birthday on Charter Day, March 13, with free admission…
Venango Co. sheriff’s deputies to begin carrying Narcan
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County sheriff’s deputies are now carrying the opioid reversal drug naloxone. Naloxone, or brand name Narcan, may be used…
Eagles of Death Metal perform in Paris for attack survivors
PARIS (AP) – The California rock band Eagles of Death Metal performed Tuesday at a highly charged Paris concert filled with fans who survived a…
Steelers not likely to splurge in free agency
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have money to spend heading into free agency and there are roster needs aplenty with nearly two dozen players…
Actress’ Instagram post draws attention of authorities
SEDONA, Ariz. (AP) — A heart carved into red rock is drawing the attention of authorities in Arizona who are investigating to see if actress…
Federal prosecutor begins overdose tour of western counties
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Western Pennsylvania’s top federal prosecutor has begun his tour of 25 counties as the region battles a heroin overdose epidemic. U.S. Attorney…
West Forest High School honor roll
From staff reports TIONESTA – West Forest High School has announced its honor, high honor and highest honor roll for the second grading period of the…
PennDOT: Speed limits restored in Northwest region
From staff reports OIL CITY – PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on interstate highways in the northwest region. Due to…
Q&A: Combat jobs for women stir questions about the draft
WASHINGTON (AP) — The decision by the Pentagon to allow women to serve in all combat jobs has put new focus on an often-forgotten U.S….
Autopsy result, ID still pending on woman’s roadside body
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have been trying to determine how a woman died before her body was found along a rural central Pennsylvania…
Recent Deaths 2/16/16
Scott Edwin Bashline, 23, of Shippenville, died Feb. 12, 2016. Reynold J. “Renny” Carlson, 80, of Knox, died Feb. 10, 2016. Jessie A. Gilmore, 87, of…
Polk woman uninjured after rollover crash
From staff reports A Polk woman was involved in a rollover crash about 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Frenchcreek Township. Meadville state police said a vehicle…
Keystone students mark 100 school days down
Keystone Elementary School students and faculty recent marked the 100th day of the school year by dressing up as 100-year-old individuals. Pictured above are first-grade…
Antarctica study: Iceberg separates penguins from food source
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – Scientists say an estimated 150,000 Adelie penguins have been wiped out on Antarctica’s Cape Denison in the five years since a…
Penguins fall in shootout
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Jussi Jokinen scored the winning goal in a shootout to lead the Florida Panthers over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Monday….
Grammys featured nearly as many tributes as new music
The Associated Press Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and Alabama Shakes were the biggest winners at a Grammy Awards ceremony that, due to the recent deaths…
Area schools close due to weather
The following schools are closed today: AC Valley Brookville Clarion Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Forest Franklin Karns City Keystone North Clarion Moniteau Oil City Redbank Valley Titusville…