Pet of the day 9/12/18
Lenny is a young, active, male Boxer mix that came to the rescue as a stray. He loves to run and play ball in the…
Clarion County YMCA receives $1 million grant
From staff reports The Clarion County Scenic Rivers YMCA has received a $1 million grant that will help fund a child care center in the…
Forest sheriff’s office recognized
At this year’s Heritage Days at Tionesta Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers natural resource specialist Jason Quinn presented Forest County Sheriff Robert Wolfgang with…
Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is summoning the presidents of every bishops conference around the world for a February summit to discuss preventing clergy…
O’Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas was feeling fresh for St. Louis, and that was bad news for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cardinals rookie Tyler O’Neill…
A confident Elton John kicks off farewell tour with flair
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After 90 minutes of nonstop singing and piano playing — which had the audience on their feet and desperately waiting for more…
Pet of the day 9/11/18
Cindy Lou is an adorable female kitten. She is friendly and playful. Up to date on she appropriated vaccines and will be spayed. Cindy Lou…
Brookfield, Bridge Builders give $15,000 to help homeless
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer The Clarion Shelter Task Force management team was surprised when it received a $15,000 donation to help efforts…
Great Outdoors announces photo contest
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce their new Scenic Beauty photo contest, which runs from Sept. 1 through…
US marks 9/11 with somber tributes, new monument
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans were commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims Tuesday, after a year when two…
Adams homer rallies Cardinals past Pirates 8-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two weeks ago, St. Louis infielder Matt Adams couldn’t buy a hit. He struggled just to make contact, and was mired…
CMT honors only women at annual Artists of the Year show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — CMT is changing their Artists of the Year show to honor only women, including Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren…
Recent Deaths 9/11/18
Nancy Lee Campbell, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 8, 2018. Avonelle E. Ray, 92, of Clarion, died Sept. 4, 2018. Linda Kean Beichner, 74, of…
Florence now a major hurricane, aims for US Southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina,…
Pet of the day 9/10/18
Clash was tearfully surrendered to the rescue by his owners when they had to move & was unable to take Clash with them. Clash is…
Flight 93 chime tower an ‘everlasting concert by our heroes’
SHANKSVILLE (AP) — The heroism of airline passengers and crew who died when hijackers crashed their plane into a Pennsylvania field was remembered Sunday with…
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress and the future of Donald Trump’s presidency are on the line as the primary season closes this week, jump-starting…
No-win situation: Browns can’t finish in tie with Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — When the ball deflected off T.J. Watt’s left hand and fluttered to a water-logged landing, well short of the crossbar, there was…
New Miss America glad she didn’t have to don swimsuit to win
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t…
Florence expected to become hurricane, head to southeast US
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it…