Penn Highlands’ Clarion medical building slated to open in September
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion community medical building on Route 68 is scheduled to open in September, according to a release from Penn…
August 2021
Henri to have dangerous effects as hurricane over Northeast
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Parts of the Northeast could begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Henri as soon as late Saturday, as the…
Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced…
Clarion Township plans work along 4th Avenue and Aaron
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA Staff writer Clarion Township supervisors Aug. 9 outlined their plans for addressing stormwater and road restoration” along Fourth Avenue and Aaron Drive….
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol surrendered to law enforcement…
Roethlisberger gets first chance to run new Steelers offense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is excited to run the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense. Roethlisberger, who was held out of Pittsburgh’s first two preseason…
Review: ‘The Protege’ is a sleek and derivative diversion
The Associated Press Maggie Q should really be the star of “The Protege.” She’s in virtually every scene, whether covered in blood or couture. But…
School initiates virus mitigation policies
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA Staff writer Clarion University last week announced face masks will be required indoors at the start of the upcoming semester, regardless of…
Forest leaders discuss updates to GIS maps
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Following a very brief meeting Wednesday, Forest County commissioners and the county’s community and economic development director discussed the ongoing…
PA teachers unions: Schools should require masks
The Associated Press Pennsylvania’s two statewide teachers unions on Wednesday urged K-12 schools to require masks in school buildings, a measure that state officials are…
Dodgers pummel Pirates 9-0 for 6th straight win, gain on SF
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chants of “MVP! MVP!” rose up from the sellout crowd as Max Muncy approached the plate. He had to stifle…
Son of Mr. Rogers’ mailman brings his real route to screen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mister Rogers’ deliveryman’s son, who’s now a real-life mail carrier, briefly appeared this week on an episode of a children’s show based…
Recent Deaths 8/19/21
Marie Adams, 89, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 15, 2021. Harry Theodore “Ted” Heller, 89, of Franklin, died Aug. 16, 2021. Patricia Ann Wolfe, 86,…
WRC introduces new administrators
From staff reports Edgewood Heights, WRC Senior Services’ beautiful community perched on a hillside overlooking the scenic Redbank Valley, recently promoted Zachary Snyder, PCHA, as…
Clarion church to distribute food Thursday
From staff reports First Presbyterian Church of Clarion will distribute food and other items from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, while supplies last. Food items…
Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US airlift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban have agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians struggling to join a U.S.-directed airlift from the capital, President…
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past…
Review: Rebecca Hall shines in eerie ‘The Night House’
The Associated Press Rebecca Hall occupies nearly every fame of the elegant psychological thriller “The Night House” and you still leave wanting more of her…
I-80 bridge projects won’t begin until 2023
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Construction on the Canoe Creek Bridge along Interstate 80 in Clarion County and the North Fork Bridge in Jefferson County…