County jail ups battle against contraband
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail Feb. 13 took a step to better prevent the flow of contraband into the Paint Township-based…
Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation’s largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers before taking his own…
State health secretary outlines plans for possible virus spread
HARRISBURG (AP) — A customized update to pandemic flu plans should be completed in the coming days for the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania health secretary…
Review: ‘Invisible Man’ is a cunning if empty remake
The Associated Press Unraveling the dusted bandages of H.G. Wells’ classic 1897 science-fiction novel, writer-director Leigh Whannell has refashioned “The Invisible Man” as a bracingly…
Recent Deaths 2/27/20
Edna Lucille Mealy, 86, of Shippenville, died Feb. 23, 2020. William D. “Bill” Schmidt, 85, of Parker, died Feb. 23, 2020. Kenneth F. “Joe” Wiant,…
Virus outbreak could affect fireworks supplies in U.S.
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fireworks are an integral part of summer in America, but could those celebrations be in jeopardy because of the coronavirus?…
Mercyhurst University to house US intelligence hall of fame
ERIE (AP) — Mercyhurst University is carving out space in its library to house the U.S. Intelligence Community Hall of Fame, the school announced Tuesday….
Volatile 2019 behind him, Pirates’ Kela embracing new role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Keone Kela spent most of 2019 angry. At losing. At his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. At the team’s coaching…
Review: An unlikely friendship is at the heart of ‘Burden’
The Associated Press It was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling to adapt the real-life events surrounding a museum in South Carolina…
Lucinda couple face child endangerment charges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Lucinda man and woman have been charged by state police with recklessly endangering the welfare of children following a…
East Forest students earn VTC honors
These East Forest High School students were named to the Venango Technology Center List of Excellence for the second nine weeks marking period: (from left)…
Pennsylvania may tweak new law to avoid vote-counting logjam
HARRISBURG (AP) — Lawmakers may change Pennsylvania’s sweeping new election law to avoid a logjam of mail-in ballots that could extend vote counting in the…
Pirates’ Archer scratched from start due to neck tightness
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole due…
Paramount halts ‘Mission: Impossible’ shoot over new virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to…
Recent Deaths 2/25/20
Robert E. “Bob/Diz” Dehn, 87, of Fryburg, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2020. David C. Hauserman, 42, of Cooksburg, died Feb. 20, 2020….
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AC-Valley band students recognized
From left, Allegheny Clarion-Valley High School band members Marissa Fisher, baritone saxophone; Brent Hetrick, trombone; Riley Bauer, cornet; and Sydney Palmer, bass clarinet, were recognized…
Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The new virus took aim at a broadening swath of the globe Monday, with officials in Europe and the Middle…
Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second…
Box office goes ‘Sonic’ again but hears ‘Call of the Wild’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hedgehog edged the sled dog by a nose at the box office. “Sonic: The Hedgehog” zoomed to the top of…
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