Game Commission considers hike in hunting license fees
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Legislation that would authorize Pennsylvania’s first hunting-license fee increase in more than 17 years was introduced Friday in the state…
Steelers sign Heyward-Bey, Golden
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Robert Golden made it in the NFL by turning himself into a special teams ace. Darrius Heyward-Bey remained in the league by…
Jury awards Erin Andrews $55M in lawsuit over nude video
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million in her lawsuit against a stalker who bought a hotel room next to her…
Recent Deaths 3/8/16
Jada’lynn Nevaeh Williams, newborn, died March 6, 2016. Harold Earl Pletcher Jr., 74, of Clarion, died March 6, 2016. Robert Vern Adams, 86, of New…
Oil City meth lab
Mailboxes smashed
Vehicle strikes animal
Sharapova says she failed drug test; penalty unknown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tennis star Maria Sharapova says she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. The five-time major champion took full responsibility…
Route 208 accident
States seek to stymie hiring suspected sex-predator teachers
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — It’s called “passing the trash”: A school suspects a teacher of sexual misconduct and forces the teacher out to protect the…
Money found
Sparta Twp. DUI
Pine Avenue criminal trespass
Take your pup to meet the Easter Bunny
Pet owners and residents can hop on over to the Park Inn by Radisson in Clarion from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 12,…
Stolen cell phone
Vehicle gets stuck in ditch
Myrtle Street assault
Cloverdale Road accident
Vehicle strikes tree and utility pole
Juvenile kicks and punches cow
Vehicle strikes tree
Official: Wolf to boost wages for state workers, contractors
HARRISBURG (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf was expected to sign an executive order Monday ensuring a minimum wage of $10.15 an hour for all…
McGregor, Tate fall in main bouts
LAS VEGAS (AP) – With a pair of rear naked chokes that finished two celebrated champions, Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate both accomplished the improbable…
Manning to hang it up
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He’s retiring a champion. A month after…
‘Zootopia,’ ‘London Has Fallen’ dethrone Marvel’s ‘Deadpool’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Deadpool’s” three-week reign atop the box office has ended thanks to a handful of new openers, including “Zootopia” and “London Has…
Couple donates farm to Pennsylvania college
By SEAN SAUROThe Altoona Mirror ALTOONA (AP) – Juniata College has taken ownership of more than 300 acres in Bedford County after a farm was…
State police seek information in $30,000 burglary
According to Pennsylvania state police in Marienville, Forest County, a burglary occurred on Sunday at a residence, during which a substantial amount of cash was…
Recent Deaths 3/7/16
Hazel Ann (Conner) Thacher, 74, of Sigel, died March 5, 2016. Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Helen Irene Beary, 92,…
Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former first lady Nancy Reagan has died at 94 in Bel-Air, California. Assistant Allison Borio says Mrs. Reagan died Sunday at…
Joy Global shutting down Plant 1
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global officials announced Friday that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed by July 1. Caley…
Assault on juvenile
Collision at Sheetz
Cranberry crash
Disorderly at UPMC
Drugs found
Fire investigation
Retail theft
Stolen vehicle recovered
Vehicle hits Bon Ton
Wreck on slippery road
Rocky Grove fair scaling back due to staffing shortage
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer This year’s Rocky Grove Volunteer Fireman’s Fair will not be what many residents have become accustomed to over the past…
West Coast awash in water for first time in a long while
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first West Coast waves of a week of powerful storms arrived to provide strong evidence March will not be as…
Olympic champ Gabby Douglas soars at American Cup
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Gabrielle Douglas soared to victory in the 2016 American Cup on Saturday, serving notice she’s ready to make…
Kesha chokes up at award dinner, thanks supporters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pop star Kesha, who says her producer sexually and psychologically abused her, choked up after accepting an award for her stance…
Barn burns in Oakland Twp.
From staff reports A barn that contained sheep burned late Thursday night in Oakland Township. Venango County 911 said the barn at 1274 Creek Road…
Beaver Twp. DUI
Drug paraphernalia
Theft from motor vehicle
4 charged in Clarion County meth probe
From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…
Drake Well to host volunteer open house
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host a volunteer open house with museum educator Sarah…