Pittsburgh aviary welcomes baby two-toed sloth
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s indoor zoo dedicated to birds has welcomed its newest member — a two-toed sloth. National Aviary officials say the 3-month-old sloth…
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Keystone to host winter carnival
From staff reports KNOX – Have the winter blues? Think it’s too cold or wet to play outside? Bring the kids to the winter carnival…
DEP: PA water systems not the cause of lead exposure
From staff reports HARRISBURG – An analysis of public water systems in Pennsylvania cities with high lead exposure rates shows that drinking water is not the…
Inmate held for trial for assault and tattooing
From staff reports PAINT TWP. – A 23-year-old inmate at the Clarion County Jail was ordered last week to stand trial on charges he assaulted and…
Leeper man faces child rape charges
By Rodney L. Sherman Staff writer FARMINGTON TWP. – A 29-year-old Leeper man was charged last week with the rape of an 8-year-old male victim in…
Clarion-Limestone Elementary School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following Clarion-Limestone Elementary School students were named to the honors list for the second nine-weeks grading period: Principal’s list Grade 1…
Producers may start making you wait for new shows online
NEW YORK (AP) – The Golden Age of Online Television may be in peril. Streaming TV has gotten popular as several online services such as…
Penguins spank Ducks, 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby felt Cam Fowler’s stick desperately tugging at his jersey and kept right on skating. Breaking in all…
Parades, floats, costumes mark Fat Tuesday in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People across New Orleans Tuesday are marking the culmination of the Mardi Gras season with elaborate floats, eccentric costumes and marching…
Recent Deaths 2/9/16
Richard H. “Pete” Amsler, 94, formerly of Erie, died Feb. 3, 2016. George Alfred Pollnow, 80, of Marienville, died Feb. 2, 2016. Gertrude E. Unger, 84, of…
Gov’t creates new student aid enforcement office
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is taking new steps to protect students amid increased scrutiny of for-profits colleges and other schools. The Education Department…
Film’s dull start builds to satisfying conclusion
Even the most unlikely of odds can be overcome amidst extreme peril in director Craig Gillespie’s “The Finest Hours,” a rescue operation, based on true events, that falters between…
WWII vet begins journey to reunite with wartime girlfriend
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A World War II veteran has embarked on a 10,500-mile journey to visit his wartime girlfriend after more than 70 years…
District 9 Boys Basketball Standings
District 9 Boys Basketball Standings KSAC NORTH ————————————Region Overall Clarion Limestone 15-0 20-1 Clarion 12-3 15-5 Cranberry 11-4 13-7 North…
Police seek driver in hit and run
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating a hit and run that took place early Saturday morning in Sugarcreek Borough. Just after midnight, police…
Nonprofit teaches construction trades to at-risk youths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – In his No. 1 dream, Quinton Mayle makes it big with his music. “I want to be at the Grand Ole…
Letang, Crosby power Pens
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins’ star players came through for a comeback win. Kris Letang had two goals and an assist, including the…
Halftime Review: Coldplay lets guests overshadow band
The Associated Press Give Chris Martin and Coldplay credit: It takes a certain lack of ego for musicians to essentially let themselves be upstaged at…
Is winter coming back? NWS issues weather outlook
From staff reports The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Clarion and Jefferson counties on Feb. 7….
Broncos dominate Panthers in 24-10 Super Bowl win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — If this was the final game of his magnificent career, what a Super way to go out for Peyton Manning….