Swim lessons offered in Oil City
Swim lessons will be offered this fall at the Oil City High School swimming pool. Learn-to-swim classes will be held for elementary and middle school…
September 2017
Man recognized nationally for work identifying mushrooms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On John Plischke’s laptop, a video feed from his microscope came into focus and showed round, floating spores, along with some tube-like…
Emlenton runaway investigation
I-80 rollover in Scrubgrass Township
A Sykesville man was cited after a tractor-trailer rollover early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80 in Scrubgrass Township. Franklin state police said Charles W. Shephard,…
‘Let’s Play Two!’ review: Pearl Jam doc zeroes in on Vedder, Cubs
A new Pearl Jam documentary, “Let’s Play Two! Pearl Jam Live at Wrigley,” tries to be two movies at once. It wants to be a…
SpaceX: Rocket for moon, Mars and NY-to-Shanghai in 39 mins
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX chief Elon Musk’s elaborate plan for a mega-rocket to carry astronauts to Mars may have some down-to-Earth applications. At…
Strasburg cruises, Zimmerman homers twice; Nats beat Pirates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg showed he is ready for the postseason. He had another strong performance in Washington’s 6-1 victory over the…
Recent Deaths 9/30/17
Thomas W. Kurtzhals, 95, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Gene O. Winger, 67, of Tionesta, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Eleanor A. Ruggles, 89,…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Fun and fundraising
Precious Paws Animal Rescue will hold its fall craft fair Saturday. Clarion PUPS will participate in Farmers and Crafters Day during the Autumn Leaf Festival….
Pet of the day 9/29/17
Ivy is a beautiful little tortoiseshell kitten. She is playful and sweet. Ivy is negative for Feline Leukemia and is current on age appropriate vaccines….
Spiced roasted vegetables with mixed grains
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1…
Knox man facing sex assault charges
From staff reports A 25-year-old Knox man faces charges he had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl in a bedroom at the Knox Ambulance station….
Zoning battle looming in Cranberry
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer There is a battle brewing in Cranberry Township about a proposed new zoning designation. In an unexpected move, the…
2 days, 2 dangerous rock falls at Yosemite
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two days of cracking, thundering falling rock at Yosemite National Park have left one man dead, two people injured, and even…
Harper sits, Nova hit, Doolittle blows save; Nats top Bucs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sean Doolittle pounded his left fist against his right palm while discussing his first blown save in 22 chances since joining the…
Beyonce sings in Spanish for relief efforts
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce has released a surprise single on which she sings in Spanish, English and French to raise relief money for those…
Recent Deaths 9/29/17
Sheldon Dean Rossey, 92, of Reynoldsville, died Sept. 27, 2017. Thomas W. Kurtzhals, 95, of Shippenville, died Sept. 28, 2017. Robert E. “Bake” Baker, 79,…
Autumn Leaf Festival Schedule
From staff reports “Leaves of Blue and Gold: Celebrating Clarion University’s 150th” is the theme of the 64th annual Autumn Leaf Festival, which is Saturday, Sept. 30,…
5 ways to make homes safer
Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest…
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