Erie Diocese unveiling parish restructuring plan
From staff reports The Erie Catholic Diocese is announcing this week its preliminary plan for the restructuring of parishes in the diocese. The Most Rev….
April 2016
Salvation Army’s Digital Learning Program launched
From staff reports Jordan Kostenbauder (left) and Zander Black are pictured engaging in the Salvation Army’s new Digital Learning Program, which was launched recently in…
Pennsylvania set to OK medical marijuana
HARRISBURG (AP) – Pennsylvania is set to become the latest state to legalize medical marijuana as the Legislature sent a bill to the governor on…
Hornqvist shines in Pens’ 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Patric Hornqvist had his first playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the New York Rangers 5-2 in Game…
Kobe scores 60 points in unbelievable farewell victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant went out with a Hollywood ending to his remarkable career. He scored 60 points in his final NBA game…
First Look: ‘Captain America: Civil War’ debuts at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Batman and Superman aren’t the only superheroes at odds this year, but while the setup might be similar, their messy “Dawn…
Recent Deaths 4/14/16
Evelyn N. Kissick, 97, formerly of Ellwood City and Utica, died April 12, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of…
Monumental Basquiat could fetch $40M at May auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A monumental 1982 self-portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as a fiery demonic figure is coming to auction where it could bring $40…
NHL’s “Ironmen” ready to carry heavy load in playoffs
The Associated Press The real test of Kris Letang’s relentless stamina doesn’t come in the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room after a long game. When he…
Fox Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 4/13/16
Lannie is a 3 year old male Siberian Husky. He was rescued from a kill shelter with Sammie, a long hair red and white Husky….
Huston Twp. accident
Taylor Ave. criminal mischief
Union Twp. drug possession
Venango Youth For Christ to host overnight event for teens
From staff reports Venango Youth For Christ/Campus Life will host an overnight event next week for teens in grades 6-12. The RIOT – Ridiculous Incredible…
Pennsylvania-born Korean War soldier’s remains back to Ohio
WARREN, Ohio (AP) — The remains of a Pennsylvania-born soldier declared missing during the Korean War are being returned to northeast Ohio 65 years later,…
Put your dancing shoes on for a weekend full of music
Moms can have their special night out with the gals on Saturday for the Mom Prom at 4 Sylvania St. in Brookville! “A Starry Night”…
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
From staff reports PASSAGES, Inc. and the Clarion VDay Project hosted Clarion University’s third Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Men…
National forest eyes renewal of Tour de Forest permit
From staff reports MARIENVILLE – The Allegheny National Forest’s Marienville Ranger District has received a proposal from the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department to renew its…
Forward Township car vs. train
Redbank Twp. DUI
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…