Recent Deaths 5/19/20
Cletus “Clete” Paul Bauer, Sr., 92, died May 5, 2020. Theda E. (Schettler) Foy, 101, of Oil City, died May 13, 2020. Susan Ann “Sue…
May 2020
State to provide additional 13 weeks of jobless benefits
From staff reports The state Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) on Sunday announced the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program to provide an additional…
US, European leaders weigh reopening risks without vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — On a weekend when many pandemic-weary people emerged from weeks of lockdown, leaders in the U.S. and Europe weighed the risks…
Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — This was a 400-mile drive unlike any other in modern day NASCAR. The grandstands were completely empty. There wasn’t a single…
Elvis Presley’s Graceland set to reopen this week in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland says it will reopen Thursday after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak….
Directors cancel Wolf’s Corners Fair
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The 80th edition of the Wolf’s Corners Fair will have to wait until next year. The fair’s board…
Clarion census director says county needs to step up pace
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County residents aren’t responding to the U.S. census, and that could cost the county thousands of dollars. “There are…
Tropical Storm Arthur forms, 1st named storm of season
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Florida on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a named storm to…
New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, Mr Met stay away
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with…
Fred Willard, the comedic improv-style actor, has died at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is…
Game Commission says leave young wildlife alone
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering the following advice for people who may encounter young wildlife while they’re enjoying the great outdoors:…
Pandemic restrictions to ease in 12 Pennsylvania counties
HARRISBURG (AP) — Another 2.6 million people across western Pennsylvania began to emerge from pandemic restrictions Friday as Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 12 more…
Former LB Harrison: Tomlin didn’t offer bounty for hit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is finding ways to make headlines in his retirement as easily he did during his productive…
CBS orders a third ‘Star Trek’ series with Spock onboard
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS All Access is bringing back Spock for its third full live action show in the “Star Trek” universe, ordering a…
Restrictions still in place at Clarion County jail
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Restrictions on visitation and other programs at the Clarion County jail will remain in place for the near future. Jail…
Clarion County to undergo upgrade on water system
From staff reports Pennsylvania American Water announced construction will begin Monday to replace more than 4,100 feet of aging water main in Clarion County. Areas…
Wolf to ease restrictions elsewhere, but still has concerns
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will announce Friday that more counties can see some of his tightest pandemic restrictions lifted, as counties and lawmakers…
Busch to rush back into racing with 7 events over 11 days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR champion Kyle Busch will sprint back into competition when the season resumes by running all seven races that have been…
Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show
NEW YORK (AP) — There was a time not too long ago when Broadway star Ben Platt was interviewed by a monster. A perfectly nice…
Clarion officials ‘overwhelmed’ by requests for mail-in ballots
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County elections officials have been very busy with mail-in ballot requests. “We are being overwhelmed by requests for mail-in…