Ben the horse finds a home
“Thank you Heavenly Gaits for the opportunity to make one of my dreams come true.” That’s what Ashten Lewis had to say after she…
April 2016
Demolition continues
The demolition of Wilkinson and Nair Halls at Clarion University continues. (Photo by Roz Greggs)
See news happening? Snap a photo
This photo of the Venango County Courthouse was submitted to us by a local reader. Did you know we accept submissions? If something in the…
Precious Paws holds vendor, craft fair
Illustrator and cartoonist John Manders sketches a caricature of Chewbaca the dog while Deb Spangler of Maple Shade helps hold “Chewy” in place Saturday during…
Activists try to calm fears over transgender bathroom access
NEW YORK (AP) – Stung by setbacks related to their access to public restrooms, transgender Americans are taking steps to play a more prominent and…
Pens build momentum with win over Flyers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby, Beau Bennett and Patric Hornqvist scored to help Pittsburgh build an early lead, and the surging Penguins equaled their longest…
Chris Stapleton, Jason Aldean, Lambert shine at ACM Awards
A look at the top moments from Sunday’s 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas….
Recent Deaths 4/4/16
Robert E. Hess, 76, of Fern, died April 1, 2016. Robert L. “Bob” Craig, 85, of Rimersburg, died April 2, 2016. Shirley Cutshaw, 80, of Corry, died March…
Meghan Trainor, Justin Bieber set to rock iHeartRadio Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber and Meghan Trainor are among the pop stars set to perform at Sunday’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. The third-annual music…
Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Lambert set for ACM Awards
Chris Stapleton dominated at the Grammys and the Country Music Association Awards, but will he repeat at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday?…
General Store Theft
Theft at Grove City Outlets
Franklin man charged with sexual assault
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Franklin man has been accused of attempting to sexually assault a juvenile male on March 26. A criminal…
‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor arrested in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An actor who stars on the television series “Trailer Park Boys” has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of misdemeanor…
Murray, Crosby spearhead Penguins’ rout of Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan recognizes what an achievement it is to get into the postseason. “I’m glad we solidified a playoff…
1st passenger flight leaves Brussels since March 22 attacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — A Brussels Airlines plane heading to the Portuguese city of Faro took off from Brussels Airport on Sunday, the first passenger flight…
Detention Center Escape
Theft at Boscov’s
Beatlemania Magic!
Beatlemania Magic will perform at Barrow-Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016. Beatlemania Magic is a national touring tribute band recreating the early Beatles…
Stolen Handgun
Mercer County Crash
Jefferson County DUI
Runaway bull caught at NY college, then saved by Jon Stewart
NEW YORK (AP) — A bull that escaped from a holding area and darted through the streets of New York City has been captured and…
Surprise Guns N’ Roses LA concert draws ticket-seeking crowd
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Crowds thronged for tickets after a surprise announcement that Guns N’ Roses would play a concert Friday night at West…
WWE’s WrestleMania looks to upstage NCAA Final Four in Texas
WWE bills WrestleMania as its Super Bowl. WrestleMania is always the biggest, baddest fight night of the year — and on Sunday, maybe of all…
Clearfield County DUI
Clarion County DUI
Recent Deaths 4/2/16
Sara “Dee” Putnam, 91, of Oil City, died March 31, 2016. Bette Irene “Becky” Matthews, 69, of Stoneboro, died April, 1, 2016. Robert E. Hess,…
Boy band heartthrobs beat again — in zombie spoof ‘Dead 7’
The Associated Press They used to compete against one another, now they’re unified in a fight to save humanity and what’s left of their…
Affordable Model 3 is Tesla’s biggest test yet
HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) — It’s the car thousands of people were waiting for: Tesla Motors’ new, lower-priced Model 3 sedan. Tesla unveiled the Model 3…
Google April Fool’s prank boomerangs
NEW YORK (AP) — Google is acknowledging that it pranked itself after an April Fool’s Day Gmail tweak angered some people who use Google’s email…
Gardner Optical will close at end of April
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Gardner Optical in Franklin will close at the end of April. Owner Dave Gardner will retire after 46 years in…
Millcreek Twp. burglary
Knox Twp. theft
Coolspring Twp. DUI
Bucs blast past Rays with three bombs
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) – Matt Joyce, Francisco Cervelli and Sean Rodriguez homered in the first two innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa…
Clarion Twp. harassment
Clarion Twp. DUI
Barnett Twp. depositing rubbish
UPDATE: Trooper injured in bus station shooting has died
The Associated Press Virginia State Police say a trooper has died after a shooting at a Greyhound bus station in Richmond. Police Superintendent Col. Steven…
Robbery investigation leads to sexual assault charges
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Two men and one woman have been charged in connection with an alleged robbery of a 68-year-old…
Spring cold snap here for next several days
By JON HAAG Staff writer For those who have already planted a garden, your crops can expect a cold snap this weekend that will last…
Baby eagle dies on nest cam livestream days after hatching
HANOVER (AP) – A baby bald eagle has died, just days after its hatching was livestreamed over a Pennsylvania Game Commission website. The game commission…
Pens prey on Predators
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Phil Kessel scored twice and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins moved within striking distance of a 10th straight playoff berth with a 5-2…
Superhero epic has faults, remains entertaining
Sacrifices must be made for the greater good in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” a tiresome yet entertaining spectacle from director Zack Snyder, a…
Recent Deaths 4/1/16
Marian Price Parsons, of Cottage Place, Washington, died March 26, 2016. Robert C. Lake, 83,of Clifton, Colorado, formerly of Franklin, died March 30, 2016. Nancy Jean…