Music fan seriously hurt by stage diver wins $2M settlement
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who suffered serious spinal injuries when a stage diver landed on his head during a concert…
September 2020
Venango Co. subtracts virus case, Clarion Co. adds 3
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced Venango County subtracted one confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported three new…
State resumes motorcycle safety training program
The Associated Press The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will resume motorcycle safety training classes for Pennsylvania residents through a statewide pilot program for the rest…
Portland, Oregon, braces itself for large right-wing rally
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — At least several thousand people are expected in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for a right-wing rally in support of President Donald…
Pirates’ Keller pulled 5 no-hit innings, Indians bunt in 7th
The Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was pulled after five innings despite not allowing a hit — and walking eight — against the…
Clarion, Venango counties add virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced Clarion County reported one new probable case of COVID-19 and Venango County reported two…
Emerging entrepreneurs invited to enter competition
From staff reports Ben Franklin Technology Partners is inviting emerging entrepreneurs to participate in its “Big Idea” contests and a chance to win up to…
Fraud, backlogs disrupt US unemployment benefit payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many American workers applying for unemployment benefits after being thrown out of a job by the coronavirus face a new complication: States’…
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds each homered in three-hit games in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0…
Holly Hunter suits up as US prosecutor in ‘The Comey Rule’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holly Hunter has been entrusted with playing an array of real-world women, from tennis great Billie Jean King to a cheerleading…
Ruling on ballots creates ‘more work’ for county
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A ruling last week by the state Supreme Court, which extends the deadline to accept ballots for the general election,…
JCHC reopens to public
From staff reports Jefferson County History Center is now open weekly to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday. COVID-19…
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets…
Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are heading to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. If their offense doesn’t pick up soon,…
New Year’s Eve in Times Square incorporates virtual elements
NEW YORK (AP) — New Year’s Eve in Times Square will incorporate virtual elements, organizers said Wednesday as they gear up for a celebration that…
Recent Deaths 9/24/20
Francis Dean “Bud” George, 93, of Knox, died Sept. 20, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this…
Trick-or-Treat Times 2020
Clarion Borough – 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31 Cranberry – 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31 East Brady Borough – 5:30-7 p.m., Oct. 31 Farmington Township – 6-8…
Clarion, Venango counties add virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday announced Venango County reported two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported two…
Clarion County OKs 2 grants for business projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners approved two Multimodal Transportation Fund grants Tuesday. The first grant is from the Commonwealth Financing Authority and…
‘Unfathomable’: US death toll from coronavirus hits 200K
The Associated Press The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six…