Holiday-season gridlock in DC brings partial federal closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christmas-season gridlock descended on the nation’s capital Saturday liked an unwelcomed present just before the holiday as America’s elected leaders partially closed…
Steelers’ Washington prepares to fill in for Smith-Schuster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s been an uneven rookie season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, but he may be needed for a bigger role…
Netflix named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — After a year like this, Netflix shows no signs of chilling. The dominant online video streamer started 2018 with almost 118…
Pet of the day 12/21/18
Puma is a 10 week old, female Hound mix surrendered to the rescue with her siblings. For more information on Lynx please contact Tri-County Animal…
Poulson’s sentencing date set
From staff reports Former Roman Catholic priest David Lee Poulson will learn his fate on Jan. 11. Poulson, a former Oil City resident who had…
Economic development projects approved in Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It is not the end of the growing season in Clarion County. Three projects designed to benefit the local economy…
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after…
Rust helps Penguins top Wild 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust has no explanation for his career-best scoring run. He just wants to keep playing the same way. Rust scored two…
Hold up, Beyonce did not release new music
The Associated Press There’s no more juice in Beyonce’s lemonade jar: The singer did not release new music though two albums featuring old Beyonce songs…
Pet of the day 12/20/18
Name: Pixie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pixie can be found at…
Man arraigned in case in which 2 were killed in Clarion crash
From staff reports A Mercer County man has been arraigned on two counts of homicide by vehicle after an accident in April in Highland Township,…
Clarion Community Theater effort raises $3,000
From staff reports Two recent weekends of dinner theater productions by Clarion Community Theater resulted in more than $3,000 in gifts and assistance for local…
Putin issues chilling warning on rising nuclear war threat
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war, saying “it could lead to…
Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The calendar said December. The intensity felt like late spring. The third meeting this season between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Washington featured…
Banksy’s new artwork in Wales: A comment on air pollution?
LONDON (AP) — Street artist and social commentator Banksy has apparently popped up in Wales, leaving a new artwork on a garage in Port Talbot…
Recent Deaths 12/20/18
Harry R. Wolfgang, 95, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 16, 2018. Joseph G. Cunningham, 88, of Scott Township, died Dec. 17, 2018. For complete…
Pet of the day 12/19/18
Tippy is an 8 year old, female, Shepherd mix surrendered to the rescue with 4 other dogs by their owner because they were unable to…
Scuba-diving Santa brings holiday cheer to fish, museum goers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s a busy time for Santa Claus, but he’s making time to feed some fish in San Francisco. The California Academy…
Clarion will not have medical marijuana dispensary
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued 23 dispensary permits on Tuesday for Phase II of the medical marijuana program, but Sunset Hills,…
Clarion County to loan CYS $310,000
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County’s Children and Youth Services is in the hole and looking to the state to make the program whole…