Some changes in store at Clarion County Courthouse
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Changes are coming to the 137-year-old Clarion County Courthouse, but many of them won’t be visible. “The judge (Sarah Seidle-Patton)…
June 2020
Report slams drilling oversight, tells of fracking’s impact
HARRISBURG (AP) — State regulators have failed to prevent Pennsylvania’s natural gas drilling industry from sickening people and poisoning air and water, a grand jury…
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The Associated Press The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies…
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The band’s…
JC Penney in Clarion not set for closure
From staff reports JC Penney in the Clarion Mall is not on the recently updated list of the company’s planned closure of stores. The company,…
I Love Clarion event moved to mall
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The popular July 3 I Love Clarion event will be held at the Clarion Mall instead of the Clarion University…
State lawmakers begin passing police reform bills
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House and Senate began passing legislation Wednesday spurred by widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, including…
For openers: MLB tries again with short season, skewed rules
NEW YORK (AP) — So, where were we? Mid-March, a spring training exhibition between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium…
Review: In ‘Athlete A,’ an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics
The Associated Press One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary “Athlete A,” about sexual abuse in the USA Gymnastics, comes…
Recent Deaths 6/25/20
Jesse R. Copenhaver, 86, Shippenville, died June 21, 2020. David Edward Smith “Smitty,” of Tionesta, died June 21, 2020. Donald F. “Red” Snyder, 71, of…
Clarion County has 2 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday reported two new cases of COVID-19 in Clarion County, but no additional cases in Venango…
Foxburg gallery will reopen Saturday
From staff reports The Red Brick Gallery on Main Street in Foxburg will reopen Saturday with the beginning of its summer art exhibit, “Image and…
US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they…
Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wants his players to feel comfortable speaking out about social justice in any way they see fit,…
‘World’s Toughest Race’ in Fiji to debut Aug. 14 on Amazon
LONDON (AP) — Bear Grylls said he was brought to tears by the determination of competitors on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” as they raced…
Tri-county gasoline prices make significant jump
From staff reports The average price of gasoline in the tri-county area is in step with western Pennsylvania’s average of $2.44, but far above the…
Clarion’s ‘First Presby’ continues food program
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Being left holding the bag at the Clarion First Presbyterian Church is not a bad thing. In fact it can…
Infections exceed 82,000, as new reported deaths slow
HARRISBURG (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 82,000, while new reports of coronavirus-related deaths have slowed significantly in the past couple days,…
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward….
Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the…