Pet of the day 5/21/19
Piglet is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines. He is friendly and playful. Piglet can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Brookville man dies in Clarion County accident
From staff reports Marienville state police said a motorcyclist died in an accident in Farmington Township, Clarion County, on Sunday afternoon. According to police, John…
Memorial Day services set throughout local area
From staff reports Organizations throughout Clarion County have announced plans for Memorial Day observances. Clarion American Legion Post 66 and Ross A. McGinnis Veterans of…
Hawthorn hosts kayak, canoe poker run
From staff reports The third annual Hawthorn Volunteer Fire Department Kayak and Canoe Poker Run will begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 2 at…
Accused New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police on Tuesday filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch…
Author: ‘Game of Thrones’ finale was ending, also beginning
NEW YORK (AP) — What’s next for “Game of Thrones?” The author, whose work was adapted into the HBO series that drew a record-setting numbers…
Recent Deaths 5/21/19
Shirley Krauss, 82, of Summerfield, Florida, died May 16, 2019. Harlan K. Samuelson, 98, of Clarion, died May 18, 2019. Henry A. Beers, 93, of…
Pet of the day 5/20/19
Name: Brodie Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Spaniel Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Brodie can be found at Venango County Humane…
Clarion PASR honors 2 Keystone staff members
From staff reports Clarion County Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees honored two Keystone School District employees at their membership meeting Thursday. Fred Carrow and Sue…
Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face ‘end’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it would face…
Moran, Musgrove lead Pirates to 6-4 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove of the Pittsburgh Pirates is undefeated against his hometown San Diego Padres. Musgrove pitched well enough to survive a…
‘John Wick 3’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with $57 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The box office has a new king and his name is John Wick. The third installment of the hyper violent Keanu…
Clarion schools budget ‘fiscally sound’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Area School Board passed a budget for 2019-20 that includes an increase in spending but no hike in…
Tri-county primary ballots have some interesting contests
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Candidates for top of the ticket offices have been hitting the hustings these past few weeks in preparation for…
Police ID teen tackled after bringing gun to Oregon school
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police released the identity Saturday of an 18-year-old student who was tackled after reportedly bringing a gun into classroom at an…
Country star Travis Tritt’s tour bus involved in fatal wreck
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Country music star Travis Tritt says his tour bus was “sideswiped” in a multi-vehicle crash that left two people dead in…
Bell hits 2 of Pirates’ 4 homers in 7-2 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on rookie lefty Nick Margevicius for a season home run milestone Saturday night. Josh Bell homered twice…
State’s jobless rate hits lowest mark since 1976
From staff reports Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate in April decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to a record low 3.8 percent in April – the lowest…
Report shocks, angers some of Ohio State doc’s 177 victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Victims of a now-dead Ohio State team doctor are reacting with shock, grief and anger at investigative findings that validated a…
Reynolds homers, Lyles fans 12 in Pirates’ 5-3 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — It’s been nearly three years since the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a pitcher strike out 12 batters in a game. That’s…