Voting-related lawsuits pepper US before Election Day
The Associated Press Hundreds of lawsuits about voting have been filed before the Nov. 3 election. The cases concern the fundamentals of the American democratic…
October 2020
Paris Hilton protest calls for closure of Utah school
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton has been speaking out about abuse she said she suffered at a boarding school in Utah, and on Friday…
Pennsylvania National Guard recognizes Clarion University
From staff reports The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations has designated Clarion University a PNGAS Guard-Friendly School. The designation shows Clarion’s learning environment is supportive of…
White House ups virus aid offer, resumes talks with Pelosi
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as…
Loud and proud; Steelers TE Ebron gleefully making noise
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Ebron never stops talking. Ever. In the huddle. In the locker room. On the field. On social media. The Pittsburgh Steelers…
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May. Although…
11 new virus cases reported between Venango, Clarion
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced Venango County reported six additional cases of COVID-19 (five confirmed and one probable) and…
Clarion County recycling day set
From staff reports Clarion County’s second recycling day of 2020 will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Clarion…
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges in an alleged…
World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize as hunger surges
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger in regions facing conflict…
‘The Right Stuff’ looks back and up with first US astronauts
NEW YORK (AP) — When Hollywood does biopics on musicians, we’re used to lots of saucy tales of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Not…
Man rejects plea bargain in attempted-rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Vowinckel man facing charges, including attempted rape and strangulation related to an incident that Marienville state police said occurred…
CU’s educational talent search goes online
From staff reports In response to the changing circumstances created by COVID-19, Clarion University’s Educational Talent Search has developed a schedule of online educational programs…
‘Sheer anxiety’: Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit…
Trade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agency
The Associated Press Two Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to — virtually — live…
‘Speak up!’ — ‘Sesame Street’ tackles racism in TV special
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further —…
Recent Deaths 10/8/20
Alfred Elon “Al” Denio, Jr., 88, died Sept. 8, 2020. Jean M. Kahle, 79, of Columbia, Md., formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 29, 2020. Harold…
Redbank Twp. crash
Courthouse ornaments to bring awareness to domestic abuse
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer S.A.F.E. of Clarion County will place temporary pinwheel ornaments on the courthouse lawn at 10 a.m. Monday to recognize the…
Pair of Clarion County polling places to change
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday released petitions from voters in Ashland Township and Paint Township to change the polling…
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