Be Kind, Please Rewind: Oregon Blockbuster is last on Earth
BEND, Ore. (AP) — There are challenges that come with running the last Blockbuster Video on the planet. The computer system must be rebooted using…
Clarion DA: ‘Fentanyl is death’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Arrests of six people in connection with a fentanyl and heroin ring were announced Friday by Clarion County District Attorney…
Clarion Chamber announces ALF leader, theme
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry revealed the dates, theme and chairwoman for the 2019 Autumn Leaf Festival…
Rescues, evacuations as floodwaters breach levees in Midwest
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a…
Where eagles flirt: A DC tale of love, loss and raccoons
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a tale with everything you’d need for a soap opera: star-crossed lovers, a stable relationship threatened by younger suitors, pregnancy and…
Poulson no longer member of clergy
From staff reports The Catholic Diocese of Erie announced Friday that former Oil City resident David Poulson, who had served as a priest in Fryburg,…
Students globally protest warming, pleading for their future
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students across a warming globe pleaded for their lives, future and planet Friday, demanding tough action on climate change. From the South…
Netflix will cut ‘Bird Box’ footage months after outcry
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix will remove footage of a real fiery train disaster from its hit post-apocalyptic survival film “Bird Box” months after the…
Weapon on school property
Pet of the day 3/15/19
Elsa is a sweet and playful older kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Elsa can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Clarion woman held on hundreds of theft charges
From staff reports A Clarion woman facing hundreds of charges that accuse her of defrauding a 78-year-old woman out of nearly $250,000 was held for…
‘Hope Grows’ grief program set Tuesday
From staff reports Lisa Story, a licensed professional counselor and certified thanatologist, will present “Hope Grows” from noon to 1:30 p.m. and again from 7…
Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what…
Kessel, Crosby help surging Pens blank Sabres 5-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With Sidney Crosby at the very top of his game, the Pittsburgh Penguins are peaking at the right time. Crosby contributed…
Loughlin loses starring roles on Hallmark Channel
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Hallmark Channel cut ties Thursday with favored star Lori Loughlin, a day after her arrest in a college admissions scam…
Pet of the day 3/14/19
Name: Butch Breed: Hound/mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butch can be found at Venango County…
Clarion chamber hosts annual awards ceremony
By CHRISTINA L. MOSS Clarion News writer The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry held its annual awards dinner March 9 at Clarion University….
Make-A-Wish wishes for volunteers
From staff reports Make-A-Wish is seeking volunteers in Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties. Local residents are needed to assist in fulfilling…
Colorado’s ‘bomb cyclone’ storm barrels toward Midwest
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — National Guard troops used specialized vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive…
Steelers sign CB Steven Nelson, bring back Chickillo, Berry
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The “Killer Bs” era is officially over in Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown is an Oakland Raider. Le’Veon Bell is a New York Jet,…