State’s upgrades to unemployment compensation services underway
From staff reports The state Department of Labor & Industry’s announced its next phase of the unemployment compensation customer service improvement initiative began Monday, with…
May 2021
Penn Highlands honors virus victims, survivors
From staff reports This week, Penn Highlands Healthcare will plant a tree at each of its nine facilities, including at Penn Highlands Brookville and Penn…
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and…
Naquin, Barnhart lead Reds to 14-1 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Naquin homered and drove in four runs, Tucker Barnhart keyed a six-run fourth inning with a two-run double and the Cincinnati…
Stars of ‘Shrill’ express love for the ‘hippest of places’
NEW YORK (AP) — As “Shrill” draws to a close, its stars and creators are reflecting on how important Portland, Oregon, became to the Hulu…
Recent Deaths 5/11/21
Sheila R. Boughner, 59, of Franklin, died May 5, 2021. Merle E. Carr, 71, of Rimersburg, died May 5, 2021. Kenneth N. Davis, 56, of…
Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
NEW YORK (AP) — The cyberextortion attempt that has forced the shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang known…
Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs’ 5-game win string
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on in the ninth, beating the Cubs 6-5 Sunday and ending…
Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the…
Bowen resigns in Knox, quits bid in Forest County
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Knox Borough Police Chief Jason Bowen May 3 submitted his resignation from that position and announced he is…
Washington Township planning ‘historic’ Mayfest
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The Washington Township Community Association is planning a “historic” Mayfest in Fryburg this year. With the theme of…
String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A string of lights that lobbed across the night sky in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday had some…
Carter, Lagace help Penguins beat Sabres, clinch 1st in East
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Carter scored and Maxime Lagace stopped 29 shots for his first career shutout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres…
Elon Musk shows humility and hubris as ‘SNL’ host
The Associated Press Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.” The…
YMCA scholarship fund established in memory of lawmaker McIlhattan
From staff reports A new scholarship has been created to help local youths attend the Scenic Rivers YMCA’s summer day camp. The Fred McIlhattan Camp…
Food aid continues for those in need
From staff reports The state departments of Education, Agriculture and Human Services have announced thousands of students and families in need will continue to receive…
Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year…
Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs…
Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Sheridan, initially brought on to rewrite the mountain thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” gradually got more invested in the…
County faces unexpected court costs
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Board of Commissioners learned last week the county might face an unexpected $200,000 expense. And, It is…