Haddish, Paisley, Snoop Dogg join Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, Tiffany Haddish stayed cool. She drew on her land-based survival skills. “I was as…
July 2021
Man gets 15-30 years in state prison for killing roommate
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Jefferson County man who shot and killed his roommate in May 2020 was sentenced to serve 15 to 30…
Forest panel approves broadband proposal
From staff reports Forest County commissioners took care of routine matters and approved a proposal for broadband expansion at their meeting Wednesday. The commissioners approved…
Tropical storm kills 1 in Florida, hurts 10 at Georgia base
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Elsa carved a destructive and soaking path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida…
Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Abraham Almonte is starting to get the hang of this whole pinch-hitting thing. The Atlanta Braves outfielder delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the…
Reimagining the ‘scream teen’ genre for a binge generation
The Associated Press It’s not uncommon for Hollywood to stake a bet on a trilogy, or to even film several sequels at once. But it’s…
Recent Deaths 7/8/21
Robert “Bob” Pugh, 78, of Parker, died July 3, 2021. Walter V. “June” Ditz, Jr., 77, of New Castle, died July 3, 2021. Ricky Harold…
Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, spares Florida of major damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state…
Reynolds’ walk-off walk gives Pirates 2-1 win over Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drew a four-pitch walk from Tyler Matzek, forcing in the winning run in the ninth inning and giving the Pittsburgh…
Spike Lee, ‘Annette’ kick off 74th Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years on Tuesday, launching…
Clarion Hospital Foundation awards seven scholarships
From staff reports The Clarion Hospital Foundation awarded seven scholarships to area students who will pursue education in the medical field. Brian Acey, Drew Davis,…
Elsa’s heavy rain won’t stop Florida condo collapse search
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A ramped-up rescue effort at the collapsed condo building faced new threats from the weather as Tropical Storm Elsa began lashing…
Gamel hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs; Pirates rip Braves 11-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Gamel and Chase De Jong have spent five-plus years bouncing around the major leagues in search of a home. Maybe they’ll…
For Johansson, fans, ‘Black Widow’ is a decade in the making
The Associated Press Scarlett Johansson has had quite a bit of time to think about a “ Black Widow ” movie. After all, she’s played the character…
Recent Deaths 7/6/21
Helen Irene Amsler, 86, of La Feria, Texas, formerly of Venus, died June 29, 2021. George Terry Barrett, 82, of Knox, died June 26, 2021….
Man found not guilty in crash that killed 2 people
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA For The Clarion News A Clarion County jury has found a 26-year-old Mercer County man not guilty on all charges stemming from…
Annual wagon train gathering is a ‘big family’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Appalachian Wagon Train is like a “big family” according to Dick Stewart, president of the train. That is especially…
6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As shockwaves spread across the country from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, corporate America took a stand against…
Narváez, García, Peterson lead Brewers to 11th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Omar Narváez had five hits, Avisaíl García drove in five runs and Jace Peterson added four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled…
H.E.R. among artists educating kids on civics in new series
NEW YORK (AP) — In addition to making great music, H.E.R. wants to be an active citizen who empowers young people with information. The Grammy-…