State releases $550,000 in grants for county projects
From staff reports More than $550,000 in state grant money will benefit two projects in Clarion County, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) and Sen. Scott…
Clarion County VA will help vets get ID cards
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor In the past, if a veteran of military service wanted to prove his or her service they had…
Forecast of higher winds could complicate wildfire fight
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California has felt yellow wind, orange wind, and red wind. But never purple wind. Until now. The color-coded system showing…
‘It’s just weird’; Steelers rallying around Shazier
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Shazier’s locker sat untouched in a corner of the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room Wednesday save for one little piece: his yellow…
Hendrix album with unreleased songs coming in March
NEW YORK (AP) — Unreleased songs recorded by Jimi Hendrix between 1968 and 1970 will be released next year. Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings announced…
Recent Deaths 12/7/17
Walter W. “Wally” Bauer, 79, of Lucinda, died Dec. 3, 2017. Harold “Dutch” Elicker, 89, of Emlenton, died Dec. 4, 2017. Mary Louisa Rowan Lindquist,…
Pet of the day 12/6/17
Name: Lindy Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lindy can be found at Venango…
Wildfire destroys more homes, reaches Pacific Ocean
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — The fire that has ravaged Ventura County continued to burn out of control Wednesday, reaching the Pacific Ocean unchecked as officials…
How would you make the Grinch smile?
According to North Clarion pre-kindergarten students in Mrs. Maggie Jordan’s, Mrs. Karen McGarrity’s and Mrs. Erin Frederick’s classrooms, to get the Grinch to smile, you:…
US flies B-1B over South in show of force against N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States flew a B-1B supersonic bomber over South Korea on Wednesday in part of a massive combined aerial…
Shazier to undergo further testing
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will remain in a Cincinnati hospital until at least Wednesday to undergo further testing on a spinal…
The Latest: Police, fans at French rocker Hallyday’s home
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of rock icon Johnny Hallyday (all times local): 9:10 a.m. Police have installed barricades outside the home…
Pet of the day 12/5/17
Climber is an adorable male older kitten. He tested negative for leukemia and fiv. He gets along with other cats/kittens. CIimber is neutered. Climber can…
Chamber extends deadline for ALF theme contest
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry has extended the deadline for submissions for the 2018 Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest….
Leeper to host Light Up Night on Dec. 10
From staff reports The Leeper Flower Pad will host its seventh annual Light Up Night beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the intersection…
Trump’s tweet adds to allies’ worries about legal problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — Allies are growing worried about President Donald Trump’s legal situation, as his lawyers offer an optimistic view. The shifting explanations for why…
Steelers lose Shazier on their way to another Cincy win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Linebacker Ryan Shazier stayed overnight in a hospital with a back injury while the rest of the Steelers headed home with yet…
Ed Sheeran tops Spotify’s 2017 list with 6.3 billion streams
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys may have dissed Ed Sheeran, but Spotify says he is the most streamed artist of the year. The streaming…
Recent Deaths 12/5/17
Beulah Mae “Bood” Baltzer, 93, of Knox, died Nov. 26, 2017. James Leroy Bigley, 85, of Shippenville, died Nov. 30, 2017. Ronald Earl Eckelberger Jr., 76,…
Pet of the day 12/4/17
Name: Chappy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $75.00 Chappy can be found at…