Student’s Snapchat profanity leads to high court speech case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Brandi Levy was having that kind of day where she just wanted to scream. So she did, in a profanity-laced posting…
April 2021
State system readies vote to consolidate 6 schools into 2
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education estimates it can save millions of dollars by merging six of its 14 universities into…
Steelers comfortable with QB situation ahead of NFL draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t talking like a coach in the market for a quarterback. Even with Ben Roethlisberger’s status beyond his upcoming 18th…
Kanye West sneakers fetch record $1.8M at private sale
NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during his performances of “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” at the Grammy Awards…
Recent Deaths 4/27/21
Christy Lyn Boswell, 31, died in January 2021. Lois Eisenhuth, of Knox, died April 21, 2021. Joe F. McElhattan, 93, of Emlenton, died April 19,…
Police release more details on Emlenton Bridge crashes
From staff reports Clarion state police released information on the initial nine-vehicle pileup crash that occurred Thursday morning along the Emlenton Bridge. Police said William…
Biden expanding summer food program for 34M schoolchildren
The Associated Press The Biden administration is expanding a program to feed as many as 34 million schoolchildren during the summer months, using funds from…
Polanco homers among 3 hits, Pittsburgh beats Minnesota 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and had three hits, Clay Holmes and the bullpen held down the scuffling Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed…
Jarry, Guentzel lead Penguins past Bruins, 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan wants his highly skilled team to find a comfort level in playing low-scoring, one-goal games as the…
‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars
The Associated Press Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy…
Communications towers addressed at Clarion hearing
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners addressed problems with “vertical real estate” (communication towers) at a public meeting Thursday. A proposed ordinance would…
With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on…
Crosby, Rust score as Penguins defeat Devils 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored their 20th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils…
Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Perez had three hits and three RBIs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday….
Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car…
Clarion planners discuss solar, wind energy systems
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A nonresidential solar energy systems ordinance and non-residential wind energy systems ordinance were discussed at this week’s Clarion County Planning…
North Clarion robotics team finishes first in VEX event
Four students from North Clarion High School earned first place at the Western Pennsylvania VEX virtual robotics competition held April 17. The team of Kolten…
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week’s climate summit. But there’s still a long way…
Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.A. Happ was skipped in his previous turn in Minnesota’s rotation, when virus protocols prompted postponements of three straight games for the…
Anthony Bourdain documentary ‘Roadrunner’ set for summer
The Associated Press A documentary about the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is coming to theaters this summer. Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville,…