Reports: Sony drops R. Kelly after furor over allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Multiple outlets have reported that Sony Music has dropped embattled R&B star R. Kelly from its roster. The announcement comes two…
St Mary’s car fire
Pet of the day 1/18/19
L.E. is a 7 month old, female Terrier /Lab mix ( according to the owner ) surrendered to the rescue with her Father Brax. L.E….
Pleasantville man flown to hospital after crash
From staff reports A Pleasantville man was flown to UPMC Hamot in Erie after a one-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Tionesta Township, Forest County. Marienville…
Forest County maintenance building project underway
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Forest County commissioners reported Thursday that construction of the new county maintenance building is underway, but it is creating some…
Total lunar eclipse meets supermoon Sunday night
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Here comes a total lunar eclipse and supermoon, all wrapped into one. The moon, Earth and sun will line up…
Netflix has no plans to cut ‘Bird Box’ scene despite outcry
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix’s post-apocalyptic survival film “Bird Box” is drawing criticism for using footage of a real fiery train disaster but the streaming…
Pet of the day 1/17/19
Name: Reese Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reese can be found at Venango…
Federal lawsuit alleges animal abuse at Farmers Inn
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor The Animal Legal Defense Fund, a legal advocacy organization for animals, Jan. 15 filed a lawsuit against Farmers…
Clarion River named state’s river of year
From staff reports The Clarion River, a designated Wild and Scenic River that draws legions of anglers, paddlers and other outdoors enthusiasts throughout the seasons,…
Trump administration to roll out new missile defense plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will roll out a new strategy Thursday for a more aggressive space-based missile defense system to protect against existing…
Teen found safe after standoff; ex-boyfriend charged
McKEESPORT (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area teen has been found safe and her ex-boyfriend has been charged with kidnapping after a two-hour standoff. State police had…
Metallica, Miley Cyrus perform at Chris Cornell tribute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many from Metallica and the Foo Fighters rocked on with electrifying performances as family members gave heartfelt speeches in memory of…
Recent Deaths 1/17/19
Mary “Jo” Shaw, 76, of Clintonville, died Jan. 15, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day…
Toby Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/16/19
Brax is a 3 year old, male, Terrier/Lab mix surrendered to the rescue with his daughter L.E.. Brax is new to the rescue and a…
Another man charged in Clarion man’s drug death
From staff reports A second person has been charged in the drug-related death of 26-year-old Tanner Eisenman, of Clarion. Matthew Earl Mcdermid, 26, also of…
Clarion County looking at 5-10 year plan for projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners are formulating a 5-to-10-year capital improvement plan to get needed work done in the county. “There will…
Hertl’s hat trick leads Sharks past Penguins 5-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl needed just three games to get his first NHL hat trick. It was more than a five-year wait…
Football rules ratings, but ‘Big Bang Theory’ energized
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Big Bang Theory” is starting to pick up ratings steam in the final stretch of its 12-year run. The CBS…