New owners of former Wein’s building have a sweet plan
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The new owners of the building that had housed the former Wein’s Clothing purchased more than a structure. Joe and…
May 2021
Clarion VA boss has spent nearly 3 decades placing flags on graves
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There are 102 cemeteries in Clarion County, and in each one of those cemeteries are graves decorated with small American…
The mob made me do it: Rioters claim Jan. 6 crowd at fault
The Associated Press Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the…
Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — After two tough losses, the New York Islanders turned back to Ilya Sorokin in a game they needed to win, and…
Drake, The Weeknd poised for big night at Billboard Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the Grammys’ biggest critics, who felt they’ve been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at…
Knox plans Memorial Day observance
From staff reports A Memorial Day observance for Knox area residents will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Knox Community Park. The…
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal have been thrown into serious doubt after the White House reduced President Joe Biden’s sweeping…
The NBA playoffs: 10 things to know as the tourney begins
The Associated Press The best time of the NBA season is here. The playoffs have arrived, the 16-team field that will vie for the Larry…
No surprises in primary election results
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor There were no surprises in the May 18 primary election due more to a lack of contests than…
County acting to keep old records safe
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Records Improvement Committee has taken some of the first concrete steps toward resolving a decades-old problem. The…
US jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week — the latest encouraging sign for the rebounding U.S. economy — just as Republican-led states…
Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Each time the New York Islanders tried to get some momentum, the Pittsburgh Penguins had an answer. And now they have…
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings
ATLANTA (AP) — Everything seems to be going right for Adam Frazier these days, so he’s trying to keep his superstitions in check. Whatever he’s…
Feds seize 68 big cats from ‘Tiger King Park’ in Oklahoma
THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Federal authorities have seized 68 big cats from an animal park in Oklahoma featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King.” The U.S. Department…
8 Forest County hospitality businesses getting grants
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday approved eight businesses for COVID-19 hospitality grants. The Kelly Hotel, Flying W Ranch, Cougar Bob’s…
Union students help honor deceased veterans
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For the past 16 years, schoolteacher Rachel Kindel has been taking her students on a field trip — to a…
Voters impose new limits on governor’s powers
POTTSTOWN (AP) — Pennsylvania voters became the first in the nation to curb their governor’s emergency powers, approving constitutional amendments proposed by Republican lawmakers angry…
Flaherty earns ML leading 8th win as Cards beat Pirates 8-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty earned his major league-leading eighth win of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals scored five runs in the…
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘No Sudden Move’ to premiere at Tribeca
NEW YORK (AP) — The Steven Soderbergh crime drama “No Sudden Move,” a film shot last year with safety protocols in the midst of the…
Recent Deaths 5/20/21
David J. McCloskey, 67, of Allison Park (West Deer Township), formerly of Clarion, died May 11, 2021. Wanda Lea Greenawalt, 70, of Rimersburg, died May…