Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ success gets Hollywood clucking
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix said 45 million subscriber accounts worldwide watched the Sandra Bullock thriller “Bird Box” during its first seven days on the…
Recent Deaths 1/3/19
Thelma M. Carroll, 98, of Emlenton, died Dec. 31, 2018. Carrol E. Conner, 72, of Toby Township, Clarion County (Rimersburg), died Dec. 30, 2018. Leo…
Pet of the day 1/2/19
Perry is a young adult, male, Dachshund mix surrendered to the rescue because the family felt that he was “too hyper” for them. They stated…
The Latest: Danish Railways say 6 killed in train accident
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Latest on the train accident in Denmark (all times local): 10:50 a.m. A Danish rail operator says six people were…
Missed opportunities kept Steelers out of the playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger didn’t want to get into hypotheticals. Maybe because doing so would only make the Pittsburgh Steelers’ painful late swoon all…
California inmate takes unlikely path to freedom: Podcasting
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In California, inmates typically are granted parole by doing good deeds or showing they have been rehabilitated by becoming pastors, drug…
Pet of the day 12/31/18
Daisy is a sweet female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Penn State offers ‘Toss Your Hat in the Ring’ workshop
From staff reports For all those people who have ever thought about serving on their school board, borough council or township board here’s your chance…
Keystone CATS fundraisers
The Keystone Elementary School students who were the top in sales for the annual CATS Fall Food Fundraiser held at Keystone Elementary School were: (first…
2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in blast at Philippine mall
COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people…
Steelers edge Bengals 16-13 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The win they needed but at times didn’t act like they particularly wanted finally secured, the Pittsburgh Steelers lingered on the Heinz…
Throngs to pack Times Square for mild, rainy New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Sting and Christina Aguilera will welcome 2019 in a packed Times Square Monday along with revelers from around the…
Recent Deaths 12/31/18
Harry Gates, 87, of Girard, Ohio, formerly of Strattanville, died Dec. 13, 2018. Elizabeth A. “Beth” Baum Verville, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Clarion, died…
Couple arrested with fentanyl, children in vehicle
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor State police have charged a Parker couple with numerous offenses after a traffic stop that allegedly led to…
Construction almost done at Clarion County YMCA
From staff reports Construction on the new Clarion County YMCA on Mayfield Road is nearing completion. Work is expected to be finished by the end…
Amid 2018’s tragedies were moments of compassion and duty
The Associated Press Deadliest shooting at an American high school: Parkland, Florida. Deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century: Paradise, California. Deadliest attack on Jews in…
Crosby’s 4 points lead streaking Penguins past Blues 6-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Murray returned to the lineup Dec. 15, rejuvenated after missing 13 games with a lower-body injury. What a spark he’s…
UK honors cave rescue divers, Twiggy, Monty Python’s Palin
LONDON (AP) — British divers who rescued young soccer players trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand are among those being recognized in Britain’s New…
Police: Man sets home ablaze while people were inside
From staff reports A Warren man was arrested Thursday night in connection with a Sugar Grove Township fire at a residence while two adults and…
DCNR officials to join hikers at state parks
From staff reports Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will lead hikers at several parks across the state as the agency sponsors free guided…