Jude Law, Carrie Coon on the moody marital drama ‘The Nest’
The Associated Press Carrie Coon so badly wanted the slow-burn familial drama “The Nest” to be made, she told its director that she’d step aside…
September 2020
Venango, Clarion counties report additional virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced Venango County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one…
US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security, privacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TickTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use…
Steven Brault 2-hits Cardinals, ending Pirates’ 8-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steven Brault pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped…
Dramatic diorama raises ethical issues for Pittsburgh museum
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh museum decided a dramatic diorama that has been on display for more than a century should remain out of public…
Chamber leader says virus has made things tough in so many ways
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It has been a difficult year for many businesses and a tough year for the mouthpiece of American business, the…
Local libraries are open for business
From staff reports The five Clarion County libraries located in Clarion, Rimersburg, Knox, New Bethlehem and Foxburg are continuing to serve the area residents by…
Western wildfire smoke causes East Coast haze, vivid sunsets
The Associated Press The smoke from dozens of wildfires in the western United States is stretching clear across the country — and even pushing into…
Castillo pitches Reds to 1-0 win, four-game sweep of Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati’s Luis Castillo pitched a masterful seven innings, Shogo Akiyama drove in the game’s only run, and the Reds moved into a…
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACMs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In surprise twist that fit an unexpected year of firsts, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for entertainer of the year…
Recent Deaths 9/17/20
Emmett A. Freshcorn, 32, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 13, 2020. Muriel L. Longacre, 90, of Shippenville, died Sept. 14, 2020. Michael…
Marshal: Cause of Seneca Hardwood blaze not known
From staff reports The cause of the massive blaze that consumed and destroyed the Seneca Hardwood Lumber Co. building last month will never be known….
US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, even as polls…
Reds inch closer to playoffs with 4-1 win over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tucker Barnhart hit a home run and Brian Goodwin prevented one with a leaping catch as the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning…
Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself
NEW YORK (AP) — A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director: Madonna, herself. Universal Pictures announced Tuesday that the studio is developing…
Clarion, Venango counties add to COVID-19 totals
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced Venango County reported three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported five…
CU dyslexia program awarded accreditation
From staff reports Clarion University College of Education, Health and Human Services was notified that its Master of Science in Special Education Reading Specialist program…
Judge: Pennsylvania’s pandemic restrictions unconstitutional
The Associated Press Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to…
Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There was one overriding reason Ben Roethlisberger worked so hard to return from a major elbow injury. His team. Roethlisberger,…
Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ becomes target of politicized backlash
The Associated Press The backlash to the French independent film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” started before it had even been released because of a poster that…