Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd…
June 2020
NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home
The Associated Press All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because…
Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of…
Clarion County Career Center holds senior recognition
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center held a drive-by senior recognition program at the school on Wednesday to recognize the 79 seniors from…
State’s disaster food distribution extended
From staff reports The state Department of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating the Disaster Household Distribution program, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program,…
Pennsylvania primary begins despite unrest, pandemic
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will undertake a primary election Tuesday amid civil unrest, a pandemic, the introduction of new voting machines in some counties and…
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic’s zoo to Carole Baskin
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix’s “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic’s…
Recent Deaths 6/2/20
Lindsay M. Bonnett, 39, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Clarion, died May 23, 2020. Betty Jane Murdock, 94, of Howland Township, Ohio, died May 24,…
Clarion-Limestone holds drive-in graduation ceremony
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For the first time in school history, Clarion-Limestone conducted commencement exercises under the stars. The 57 seniors received their diplomas…
US heads into new week shaken by violence, frustration
WASHINGTON (AP) — After six straight days of unrest, America headed into a new work week Monday with neighborhoods in shambles, urban streets on lockdown…
Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores
The Associated Press U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street…
Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game. The distinctive atmosphere of live sports, that feeling…
A superhero kid with autism shines in new PBS Kids’ series
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a new crop of superheroes coming to our TV this summer but they may need a little seasoning. After all,…