PASSAGES promotes first ‘Raise the Bar’ project
From staff reports CLARION – PASSAGES, Inc. staff will be contacting bars and other establishments that serve alcohol in Clarion County for the first Raise…
August 2021
Firearms and Indian artifacts show set for Sept. 4
From staff reports The Jefferson County Historical Society’s 14th annual antique firearms and Indian artifacts show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m….
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to…
Federal aid ending for hundreds of thousands in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will lose federal pandemic unemployment benefits after this week, including an extra $300 per week, an extra…
Hold the line: Steelers like depth with DE Tuitt uncertain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Wormley is ready to do whatever the Pittsburgh Steelers ask. Nose tackle. Defensive end. Line up in a four-point stance. Stand…
Review: A revival for Kanye West on divorce album ‘Donda’
The Associated Press Kanye West donned a full face mask to host three livestreamed listening parties for his 10th studio album. Beyond that, he didn’t…
Recent Deaths 8/31/21
Gerald E. Dwyer, 82, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 29, 2021. Ralph W. “Butch” Emery, 70, of Callensburg, died Aug. 24, 2021. Kathryn Ann Glenn,…
Rockets fired at Kabul airport but US flights continue
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rocket fire apparently targeting Kabul’s international airport struck a nearby neighborhood on Monday, the eve of the deadline for U.S. troops…
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the grid a shambles
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fearsome Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued Monday while making…
Tsutsugo hits game-ending homer, Pirates beat Cardinals 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a three-run homer off Alex Reyes in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over…
‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Candyman” hooked the top spot at the North American box office. The Universal Pictures film starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II impressively pulled…
Clarion man pleads guilty to arson
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The former tenant of a Clarion apartment building on Wednesday entered a guilty plea to aggravated arson, risking bodily injury,…
Local veterans weigh in on U.S. pullout
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer As local military veterans enjoyed each other’s company at the Clarion County Veterans Picnic on Saturday, their minds were on…
Hurricane Ida winds hit 150 mph ahead of Louisiana strike
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength early Sunday, becoming a dangerous Category 4 hurricane just hours before hitting the Louisiana coast…
Biden to pay respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden embarked on a solemn journey Sunday to honor and mourn the 13 U.S. troops killed…
Wainwright shuts down Pirates again in 13-0 St. Louis win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright is waiting for longtime St. Louis Cardinals teammate Yadier Molina to start pressuring him to return in 2022. Given the…
Penn Highlands center awaits state certification
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Penn Highlands Healthcare is awaiting certification from the state Department of Health in order to open its new…
US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly on President Joe Biden’s promise to retaliate for the deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport, the U.S. military said it…
Cardinals ride Happ, Edman to 4-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, J.A. Happ can get inside his head too much sometimes, particularly when the St. Louis Cardinals left-hander faces…
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Darnold felt the Carolina Panthers needed a night like this before the regular season. Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes…