NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks
The Associated Press The NHL Players’ Association’s executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension,…
May 2020
Man accused of killing roommate waives hearing
From staff reports A Jefferson County man accused of shooting and killing his roommate waived his preliminary hearing Thursday. William Joseph Sivak, 65, allegedly shot…
109 Clarion County veterans have died
From staff reports A total of 109 Clarion County veterans have died over the past year, according to Judy Zerbe, director of Veterans Affairs in…
Governor eyes lifting of many more pandemic restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Some counties in Pennsylvania could see practically all of the state’s pandemic restrictions on business activity and gatherings lifted in the coming…
Cubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season….
ABC renews 19 shows, adds David E. Kelley drama ‘Big Sky’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC is bringing back the lion’s share of its series for next season, including “black-ish,” “A Million Little Things” and “The…
Flags will fly over veterans’ graves on Memorial Day
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The small American flags fly, row after row, above the grave of every veteran in Clarion County and this year…
PAWC upgrading Clarion and Sligo water systems
From staff reports Pennsylvania American Water has started construction to replace more than 4,100 feet of aging water main in Clarion and Sligo. Areas to…
State working to pave the return of sporting events
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to “some semblance…
NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts
The Associated Press The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1…
Review: In ‘Painter and the Thief,’ an unlikely friendship
The Associated Press The documentary “The Painter and the Thief” has a few wrinkles to add to the old Picasso adage that great artists steal….
Recent Deaths 5/21/20
Marjorie L. (Elliott) Hannold, 95, of Erie, died May 17, 2020. Susan Ann “Sue Ann” Kifer, 64, of Parker, died May 14, 2020. William L….
Real estate business activity to resume across state
HARRISBURG (AP) — Real estate sales and related activity can resume across Pennsylvania if guidelines designed to limit infection are followed, Gov. Tom Wolf announced…
Rain postpones Xfinity Series’ return at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Noah Gragson couldn’t wait to get back to Xfinity Series racing at Darlington. Instead, he and the rest of the competitors…
Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube’s virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas….
Clarion Borough continues its emergency declaration
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council opted May 5 to continue its emergency declaration which limits public access to borough-owned property…
Clarion County gets its flags for gravesites
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The small American flags fly, row after row, above the grave of every veteran in Clarion County, and this year…
‘Putting yourself at risk:’ Governor discourages beach-going
HARRISBURG (AP) — With the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday questioned the wisdom of beach-going, even as governors in other…
Governors warming to the idea of the return of pro sports
The Associated Press Governors around the country are warming to the idea of the return of professional sports to their states, with two caveats: continued…
Lebron James, Spotify, HBO among 2020 Webby Award winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James, Jimmy Fallon, Spotify and HBO are among the 2020 Webby Award winners for internet excellence. The International Academy of…