Pet of the day 7/11/19
Name: Trooper Breed: Mixed breed Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trooper can be found at Venango…
Pittsburgh man charged in Clarion man’s death forgoes plea deal
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Pittsburgh man accused of drug delivery resulting in the death of a Clarion man rejected a plea deal offered…
Vigil to call for end to human detention centers
From staff reports A vigil in Clarion on Friday night will join a worldwide effort that same evening that will call for an end to…
Volunteers from area headed back to Iowa
From staff reports Area farmers and other volunteers are heading back to Iowa to help with cleanup following the devastating flooding that began in early…
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British navy said it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker…
Penguins center Matt Cullen retires after 21 seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins center Matt Cullen has retired after a 21-season career that included three Stanley Cup titles. The 42 year-old won a Cup…
US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated its Women’s World Cup victory on both coasts Wednesday, honored with a ticker tape…
Recent Deaths 7/11/19
Rheva C. Chapman, 91, of DuBois, died June 7, 2019. Marilyn Elaine (Cole) Brown, 67, of Clarion, died July 8, 2019. Krystalyn Kay Cochran, 57,…
Pet of the day 7/10/19
Thistle is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Thistle can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
USDA announces summer food program
From staff reports The state Department of Education recently announced sites where children can get free nutritious meals through the 2019 Summer Food Service Program….
Emlenton to host Summerfest 5k
From staff reports The annual Emlenton Summer Festival 5k Run/Walk is scheduled at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 12 in Hughes Park in Emlenton and registration…
Iran warns Britain of ‘repercussions’ over ship seizure
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that Britain will face “repercussions” over the seizure of an Iranian supertanker last week that authorities in…
AT&T pulls ‘Friends’ from Netflix for its streaming service
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service. With new services launching, popular shows are…
Pet of the day 7/9/19
Ram is a 2 year old , male, Corgi mix surrendered to the rescue due to him marking in the home. Owners report he lived…
Expect lane restrictions along State Route 66
From staff reports Beginning on Monday, July 22, during daylight hours, Clarion County motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions on State Route 66 for 10.5…
PASSAGES seeks volunteers
From staff reports PASSAGES, a local agency committed to helping victims of sexual violence is in need of direct service volunteers. In July, we celebrate…
Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws
CHICAGO (AP) — New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot. One…
Review: In ‘Stuber,’ a buddy comedy runs on fumes
The Associated Press If you’re going to see one comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani as an Uber driver, please make it the 2017 film he co-scripted,…
Recent Deaths 7/9/19
Harold G. Baker, 85, of Knox, died July 6, 2019. Margaret Elizabeth Chadman, 97, formerly of Lamartine and Knox, died July 6, 2019. Dennis I….
Pet of the day 7/8/19
Name: Angel Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…