Why the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out
The Associated Press The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has…
July 2021
County awards contracts, CHIRP grants
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners awarded four contracts for two remodeling projects during their meeting Tuesday. The first set of contracts was…
Clarion conservation district earns PA Water grant
From staff reports Pennsylvania American Water has announced 12 watershed-related projects across the commonwealth receiving financial support through the company’s 2021 Environmental Grant Program. One…
Recovery effort at collapsed building could end soon
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Efforts to recover human remains from the debris of a South Florida condo building are nearing an end. Miami-Dade police identified…
State’s overdose deaths rose in 2020, US agency says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates. The U.S….
Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another…
Recent Deaths 7/16/21
Linda L. Lewis, 56, of Clarion, died July 7, 2021. Bobbi Jeanne (Booher) Yargar, of Charleroi, formerly of Brookville, died July 7, 2021. Jerry Lynn…
Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damages in region
Severe storms Tuesday evening left some damage in their wake around Venango and Clarion counties. Trees falling due to high winds – up to 60…
Don’t look up! Bangkok’s slitherers keep snake catchers busy
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok parkgoers looking for relief from renewed coronavirus restrictions got a slithering surprise Thursday when a python as long as two of…
Madonna documentary coming to streaming Paramount+ this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Streaming service Paramount+ has landed a documentary that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Madonna and her work on…
No injuries, but lots of damage reported with Iowa tornadoes
LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) — No deaths or injuries were immediately reported from tornadoes that tore through central and eastern Iowa, but many found damaged…
7 members named to Venango County 911 advisory board
Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved members of the county’s 911 advisory board that was created in May. The board consists of seven members –…
Clarion County leaders, residents offer input for comprehensive plan
CLARION – Clarion County had an opportunity Monday night to plan for the county’s future. Representatives from Herbert, Rowland and Grubic of Cranberry Township conducted…
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their…
Spears hearing to deal with turmoil from her dramatic speech
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three weeks after Britney Spears ‘ dramatic comments in court condemning the conservatorship that has controlled her life for 13 years, a Los…
Biden blasts ‘un-American’ voting limits; Texas Dems act
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden declared preserving voting rights an urgent national “test of our time” on Tuesday but offered few concrete proposals to…
Clarion River history educator workshop set at Cook Forest
Cook Forest State Park will conduct a three-day Clarion River history educator workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, through Friday, July…
Ex-Pleasantville man sentenced for sexual exploitation of children
ERIE – A former Pleasantville man was sentenced Monday in federal court to 16 years in jail and five years supervised release for violating federal…
US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, signaling that a swift rebound in spending has run…
‘The Crown,’ ‘Mandalorian’ top Emmy nominations with 24 each
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday with 24 apiece, but the Marvel universe also got…