Butler County bad checks
Stoneboro false report
Friends of Clarion Free Library holding membership drive
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion Free Library has formed Friends of the Clarion Free Library, a member-supported nonprofit organization that advocates, raises funds…
New Jersey man charged in accidental shooting
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer PORTER TOWNSHIP – A New Jersey man has been charged with the accidental shooting of a fellow deer hunter…
Venango Co. coroner reiterates stance on drug overdose deaths
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Fatal drug overdoses in Venango County will continue to be classified by coroner Christina Rugh as accidents, not homicides. Rugh…
Medical marijuana bill clears PA Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) – For the second time in less than a year, the Pennsylvania Senate passed medical marijuana legislation Tuesday, and backers hope the House…
Upton lifts Tigers past Pirates
DETROIT (AP) – Justin Upton had four hits, including a first-inning home run off a camera well above center field, and the Detroit Tigers beat…
Ben Affleck to direct Batman film, Warner Bros. chief says
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ben Affleck will direct a stand-alone “Batman” movie, says Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara. Affleck portrayed the caped crusader…
Recent Deaths 4/13/16
Betty J. Klingler, 92, of Clarion, died April 9, 2016. Jeff Alan Rice, 37, of Cranberry, died April 11, 2016. David L. Niederriter, 62, of Marble,…
Record for longest human mattress dominoes chain topples
NATIONAL HARBOUR, Md. (AP) — Aaron’s Inc., an appliance and electronics-leasing company, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest human mattress domino chain….
Garden-care giant to drop chemicals linked to bee declines
DENVER (AP) — Garden-care giant Ortho said Tuesday that it will stop using a class of chemicals widely believed to harm bees as concerns rise…
East Forest students inducted into National Honor Society
Students at East Forest High School were inducted into the Karl P. Seiffert chapter of the National Honor Society at an April 7 ceremony. Induction…
Clarion Rotary Club offering scholarships
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion Rotary Club is accepting applications for the Rotary Clarion University Scholarship and the Amy Davis Scholarship. Offered annually, requirements…
OC student wins welding contest
From staff reports The Pittsburgh Section of the American Welding Society had its award ceremony at the Carnegie Science Center March 29. The actual welding…
Pet of the day 4/12/16
Emory is a friendly and cute young male. He is neutered and is negative for FIV and feline leukemia. He is current on vaccines. Emory…
Fleury, Maatta return to practice
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (TNS) – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and defenseman Olli Maatta each participated in practice Monday at the team’s workout facility in Cranberry….
Graham Twp. fire
Clarion County accident
Cranberry Twp. burglary
Beautiful weather ahead
What a difference each day will make this week. According to the National Weather Service today will be mostly sunny with a high near 41…
Boscov’s theft
Mercer County criminal mischief
Pinegrove Twp. fatal fire
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Pirates tame Tigers to snap mini-skid
DETROIT (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offensive game plan worked out well on Monday. The Pirates doubled five times off Justin Verlander and drove up…
Drug defendant arrested on more charges after incident at jail
From staff reports An Oil City man who was arrested nearly two weeks ago for 20 drug-related offenses is facing more charges following an incident…
Popular Oil Creek fishing tourney returns next month
From staff reports The Oil Creek Classic fishing tournament has turned into quite the catch. Entering its third year, the fly fishing competition will bring…
95 Mississippi authors call for repeal of anti-LGBT law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former U.S. poet laureate, winners of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize, and best-selling authors including John Grisham are…
Surging Pens set for playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Matt Cullen can’t quite find the right words to describe it. Maybe because the seemingly ageless Pittsburgh Penguins center has never experienced…
Paramount teases ‘Baywatch,’ confirms ‘Fences’ at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — From the bodacious bodies of “Baywatch” to the literary credentials of August Wilson’s “Fences,” Paramount Pictures has a diverse slate of…
Recent Deaths 4/12/16
Mary Ann Hawk, 73, of Clarion, died April 11, 2016. Norman E. Heasley, 84, of Leeper, died April 11, 2016. Billie Owen Sanner Jr., 42, of…
Missing person found
Marienville money scam
Pet of the day 4/11/16
DJ is a typical Pitbull. Happy, Loves attention and to play but has not had much training and will need worked with. He needs a…
Holy Bible on list of ‘challenged’ books at libraries
NEW YORK (AP) — On the latest list of books most objected to at public schools and libraries, one title has been targeted nationwide, at…
Why you might soon text robots as often as your friends
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The robots are coming — to help run your life or sell you stuff — at an online texting service near…
Bruce’s triple propels Reds past Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Jay Bruce hit an RBI triple in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds capped a strong season-opening homestand, beating the Pittsburgh…
Assault at Venango County Jail
Vehicle strikes embankment in New Vernon Twp.
Wilmington Twp. theft
Vehicle hits tree in Redbank Twp.
Plain Grove Twp. accident
Coolspring Twp. harassment
Tri-County introduces some ‘Young At Heart’ senior adoptees
Beagle likes belly rubs Say “Hi!” to Odie, a spunky beagle mix who has no idea he’s a senior! After faithfully loving his owners all…
Clarion Walmart theft
Clarion Twp. harassment
Clarion Twp. drug possession
Audubon societies set bird presentations
From staff reports Sarah Sargent, program manager for Bird Conservation at Audubon Pennsylvania, will present a program on how to help the birds of our…
Students work to stop hunger
Koen Carnahan, Kayden Carnahan, Matthew Raymond, Eva Raymond and Matthew Raymond were part of a group that met Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Clarion…