Review: Egerton glitters in glossy, conventional ‘Rocketman’
The Associated Press Whatever you say about Dexter Fletcher’s glossy, glittering Elton John blinged-out biopic “Rocketman ,” a shiny sequin of a movie, it doesn’t lack…
Pet of the day 5/17/19
Greyson is a young male. He is current on vaccines and neutered. He gets along with other cats. Greyson can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Dollar General awards grants to Foxburg, Knox libraries
From staff reports The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced the award of more than $200,000 in literacy grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, libraries and…
Perry Township celebration welcomes Indian dancers
From staff reports The Allegany River Indian Dancers will perform as part of the Perry Township Historical Society’s “Native American Day” Saturday, June 8, in…
Trump says he hopes for no war as US-Iran tensions escalate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two…
Kinsler’s 3-run homer lifts Padres to 4-3 win vs Pirates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kinsler hit a mighty three-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then had…
An emotional send-off for lovable geeks of ‘Big Bang Theory’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Big Bang Theory” closed out its run as television’s top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big…
Authorities: Woman unhappy about birthday attacks boyfriend
WEST NEWTON (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a box cutter because no one got her a card, cake or…
Pet of the day 5/16/19
Carter is neutered, up to dates on shots, and House-trained. He does not do well with kids. Carter can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Clarion Co. seeks $3M grant for East Brady tunnel project
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the application of a Department of Community and Economic Development grant for the…
Monument in Clarion to honor Gulf War vets
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A new monument that will honor Gulf War veterans will be added to Clarion County Veterans Park next week. “We…
Alabama governor invokes God in banning nearly all abortions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican governor has signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly…
Greinke exits with abdominal tightness, D-backs rout Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was cruising along when he felt something wrong. Taking no chances, the Arizona Diamondbacks ace called it a day. Greinke…
DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los…
Recent Deaths 5/16/19
Paul V. Felton, 88, of Erie, died May 12, 2019. Sandra R. Hickstein, of Boise, Idaho, died March 5, 2019. Joseph E. “MO” McFadden, 76,…
Pet of the day 5/15/19
Slinky is a medium/long haired, black, female cat. She is friendly and laid back. Slinky is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia….
Tharan: Clarion County Courthouse needs upgrades
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Regardless of the outcome of the judicial election in Clarion County, there will be changes in the courthouse. Clarion County…
Allies fear US-Iran tensions could spark accidental conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — International worries that the Trump administration is sliding toward war with Iran flared into the open amid skepticism about its claims that…
Bell homers twice to lead Pirates past Diamondbacks 6-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Bell is on the best hitting streak of his career, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are along for the ride. Bell homered…
Explorer recounts making the deepest ocean dive in history
NEW YORK (AP) — Taking the hours-long journey to what is believed to be the deepest point mankind has visited in any ocean was a…