Judge declines to stay ruling on state crowd size
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to stay his own ruling that Gov. Tom Wolf’s size limits on gatherings are unconstitutional. U.S….
September 2020
Review: Millie Bobby Brown has fun with ‘Enola Holmes’
The Associated Press There is a long, questionable and occasionally successful tradition of spinning off iconic literary and film characters through relatives distant and not…
Moore receives Greenways award
From staff reports William Moore, Ph.D. of Leeper was the recipient of this year’s “James E. Holden Greenways Volunteer of the Year” award. The “James…
Benefit memorial ride set for Sept. 27
From staff reports The fourth annual Cheyenne Snyder and Dixie Pacsai memorial ride will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 with registration from 10 to 11…
Pennsylvania launches new virus exposure notification app
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s new coronavirus exposure-notification app, COVID Alert PA, will be available today on app stores. The release of the app Tuesday is…
Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber found the quickest way to get back in his manager’s good graces: hit the ball hard and deliver in the…
Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s unions announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad…
Recent Deaths 9/22/20
Judy A. (Magness) Deitz, 70, of Knox, died Sept. 18, 2020. Elaine A. Daugherty, 79, of Summerville, died Sept. 17, 2020. Judith A. Amsler, 83,…
Civil War event held in Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Civil War came to Clarion County Saturday afternoon when the Perry Township Historical Society hosted a commemorative event at…
As Democrats balk, Trump to make high court pick by Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services…
Steelers knock out Lock, hold off Driskel, Broncos 26-21
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A game seemingly in hand suddenly on the cusp of slipping away, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t overthink things. His…
The ‘Pandemmys’ were weird and sometimes wonderful
The Associated Press It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly — and…
Limited ALF will carry on
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There will be a limited Autumn Leaf Festival this year from Oct. 1-3. Tracy Becker, executive director of the Clarion…
Clarion sheriff’s transport van will cut down on trips
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer In 2019, Clarion County deputy sheriffs traveled almost 4,000 miles just to get inmates from the county jail in Shippenville…
Desert communities told to evacuate as winds stoke flames
JUNIPER HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Strong winds stoked a wildfire burning for nearly two weeks in mountains northeast of Los Angeles, prompting authorities to issue…
Tropical Storm Beta meandering toward Texas, Louisiana
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Beta on Sunday was making a slow crawl to the shores of Texas and Louisiana, casting worries about heavy…
O’Neill ends no-hit bid, Cardinals rally past Pirates 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a two-run double to end a no-hit bid started by Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied…
USDA to provide more help to farmers
From staff reports President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Friday announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers…
Underwater and on fire: US climate change magnifies extremes
The Associated Press America’s worsening climate change problem is as polarized as its politics. Some parts of the country have been burning this month while…
Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dylan Carlson’s first taste of the big leagues didn’t go as planned. The St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect hit just .169 in…