Southwest US states bake, wildfire threatens Arizona towns
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southwest U.S. continued to bake Saturday, and weather forecasters kept warnings in effect for excessive heat in Arizona, Nevada and…
June 2021
15 months later, Radio City reopens with Dave Chappelle
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen months after shuttering for the pandemic, New York’s Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival…
Knox assault
Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain across coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as it chugged inland Saturday, threatening flash…
Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300…
Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead in the…
US pumps up Paralympic trials; NBC to increase coverage
The Associated Press The U.S. Paralympic team trials will receive unprecedented coverage this year, streaming live this week and culminating with a 90-minute highlight show…
SCI Forest visitation resumes June 25
From staff reports The state Department of Corrections announced Thursday that three state prisons, including SCI Forest, have finalized plans to reimplement in-person visitation. Visitation…
As COVID-19 crisis ebbs, some seeking 9/11-style commission
The Associated Press With more than 600,000 Americans dead of COVID-19 and questions still raging about the origin of the virus and the government’s response,…
Former Washington QB Haskins seeks fresh start with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Dwayne Haskins wants to put a very forgettable run with Washington in the past. The 24-year-old is looking for…
US Mint to issue quarters honoring notable American women
The Associated Press Poet and author Maya Angelou, America’s first woman in space and a revered Cherokee Nation leader are among female trailblazers whose likenesses…
Clarion Hospital Foundation awards scholarships
From staff reports Clarion Hospital Foundation awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to area students who will pursue education in the medical field. Brian Acey, Drew Davis,…
Forest Co. commissioners hear Bigfoot Festival was big hit
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners heard about the success of the Bigfoot Festival in Marienville during the panel’s regular meeting Wednesday. Robin…
Heatwave grips US West amid fear of new, hotter normal
PHOENIX (AP) — An unusually early and long-lasting heatwave brought more triple-digit temperatures Wednesday to a large swath of the U.S. West, raising concerns that…
Biden to sign bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. The House voted 415-14 on Wednesday to…
Journeyman Espino pitches Nationals to sweep of Pirates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Espino got his first major league win at age 34, Josh Bell hit a two-run homer against his former team and…
Review: In Pixar’s ‘Luca,’ young life as a stolen adventure
The Associated Press A brisk and bright sun-dappled fable of above-ground adventure and below-the-surface identity, Enrico Casarosa’s “Luca” — a summery, shimmering fish-out-of-water fairy tale — is…
Recent Deaths 6/17/21
Robert A. Everett, 60, of Pittsburgh/Beechview, formerly of Clarion, died June 13, 2021. Larry K. Dent, 72, of Oil City, died June 13, 2021. Dora…
Grant effort seeks to reduce vaccine hesitancy in state
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Would you like a vaccine with that funnel cake? A grant introduced last week seeks to help local nonprofits in…
‘Two great powers’: Biden, Putin plunge into hours of talks
GENEVA (AP) — With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin plunged into hours of face-to-face talks…
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