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Manager says Chyna’s death may be accidental overdose
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Former wrestling star Chyna died of an accidental overdose of a prescription sleeping pill and a tranquilizer, her manager said…
Solar-powered plane completes journey across Pacific Ocean
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — A solar-powered airplane landed in California on Saturday, completing a risky, three-day flight across the Pacific Ocean as part of…
DUI Crash
Wal-Mart Theft
Bloomfield Twp DUI
Corry DUI
Bad delivery
From staff reports A Michigan man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of DUI and drug charges after he tried to make a delivery to…
‘Most beloved’ of Prince family, friends bid farewell
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family and friends of Prince said a “loving goodbye” to the music icon on Saturday in a small private ceremony after his…
Fitness showroom planned at former Franklin Press building
From staff reports The owner of Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating and president of Specialty Fitness Systems has plans for the former Franklin Press building…
Penguins close out Rangers 5 games with 6-3 rout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end of two springs’ worth of playoff angst for the Pittsburgh Penguins came suddenly, crammed into 14 minutes of pure exhilaration,…
Rescuers rush to trapped residents as Japan quakes kill 41
MASHIKI, Japan (AP) — Army troops and other rescuers rushed Saturday to try to reach scores of trapped residents after a pair of strong earthquakes…
Hip-hop, rap artist returns to headline Franklin event
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer Franklin High School will again be the site of First Presbyterian Church’s Connect2Christ Spring Jam – a night of…
Police charge Cooksburg couple with heroin possession
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor A Cooksburg couple has been charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver and endangering the welfare…
Braun hits 2 HRs to lead Brewers to 8-4 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The breeze blowing in from center field did not bother Ryan Braun. Bruan hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson…
Singer Zac Brown was in hotel room where 4 arrested
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Zac Brown says in a statement that he was “in the wrong place at the wrong time” last week…
Vehicle Theft in Mercer
Chap Stick Theft
Recent Deaths 4/16/16
Gerald N. Jones Jr., of Rimersburg, died April 15, 2016. Dale L. Ramsey, 63, of Rimersburg, died April 15, 2016. Diane L. Otto, 67, 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…
Suspicious person
From staff reports A suspicious person approached a student Thursday afternoon in the North Clarion Elementary School parking lot. Marienville state police said the student…
Fraud Alert
‘The Force Awakens’ wins top honors at MTV Movie Awards
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” took the top prize at the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards. The audience at Warner Bros….
Oil City seeks qualified lifeguards to work at pool this summer
Oil City is looking for qualified lifeguards to work at the municipal swimming pool this summer. Anyone interested can apply by picking up an application…
Cost of mailing a letter drops to 47 cents beginning today
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of mailing a letter is going down. Starting today, the price of a first-class stamp drops two cents, to 47 cents….
Former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot and killed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed early Sunday after a traffic accident. An emailed statement from…
Crawford County Crash
Butler DUI
Polk Accident
Clinton Township Crash
Crash on Rt. 257
Stolen Purse
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…