Commissioners pledge support for ‘Community Connections’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer The Clarion County Board of Commissioners Oct. 8 approved a letter of support for “Community Connections” a program designed to…
Career Center students tour Kronospan Clarion Industries
From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63), along with Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) President Robert Zaruta and students from Clarion County Career Center…
Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria —…
After win, Steelers ride depth, momentum into bye
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss whom he gave the game ball to after watching his undermanned club potentially resurrect…
Review: In ‘Mistress of Evil,’ Maleficent plays mom
The Associated Press For a moment, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on “Father of the Bride” only with…
Recent Deaths 10/15/19
Christina Renee Clinger, 45, of Pittsburgh, died Oct. 10, 2019. Frank K. “Jun” Faulkner, Jr., 95, of Tionesta, died Oct. 9, 2019. Casey L. Flowers,…
Harmony Twp. burglary
Pennies from Heaven founder trying to stop ‘double dipping’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The woman who heads the Salvation Army’s Pennies from Heaven Christmas campaign says “double dipping” has become a big issue…
Syrian army moves to confront Turkish forces as US withdraws
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Syrian government troops moved into a series of towns and villages in northern Syria Monday, setting up a potential clash with…
Steelers’ Conner scores 2 TDs, Hodges wins first start
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Devlin Hodges walked into the stadium properly attired for his first NFL start. He was wearing a T-shirt with a…
‘Joker’ tops box office again, beats ‘Addams Family’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first weekend was no fluke: “Joker” is a hit. The R-rated comic book villain origin story had a phenomenal second…
Marker placement recognizes Memorial Home in Brookville
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Friday was a red-letter day for a group of pioneering women as the efforts of the original founders of the…
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkish forces approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria on Sunday, setting off clashes that allowed hundreds of Islamic State…
Crosby, short-handed Penguins beat winless Wild 7-4
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Just four games into the season, injuries have decimated the top lines for the Pittsburgh Penguins as Evgeni Malkin, Nick…
Program at CUP to focus on Parkers Landing petroglyphs
From staff reports Ken Burkett, executive director of the Jefferson County Historical Society and field associate for Carnegie Museum, will present “On the Rocks at…
Candidate for state Superior Court makes stop in Clarion
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Christylee Peck, a candidate for a seat on the Pennsylvania Superior Court, sees herself as a “truth seeker.” “When people…
Winds dying as crews fight flames in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Bernard, 73, is no stranger to flames that have frequently menaced his sunburnt corner of Los Angeles, but they never…
Steelers rookie QB Hodges to start vs. Chargers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s officially “Duck” season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers ruled quarterback Mason Rudolph out for Sunday’s visit to the Los Angeles…
Jane Fonda arrested protesting climate change in Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — Jane Fonda was arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Friday while peacefully protesting climate change. The actress and activist was handcuffed…