New Zealand loses its precious ‘Rings’ series to Britain
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has long been associated with “The Lord of the Rings” but with the filming of a major new…
August 2021
Forest leaders concerned about emergency services
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners chairman Mark Kingston said at the panel’s meeting Wednesday there are times when it takes an hour…
Keystone hires superintendent
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer The Keystone School Board earlier this week hired Teresa L. Young as the district’s superintendent. Young, whose salary was…
States that had a grip on COVID now seeing a crush of cases
The Associated Press The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and…
LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung…
Steelers rally behind Haskins to beat Eagles 24-16
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dwayne Haskins got advice from his QB coach to play like a jazz player. Smooth. “Jazz is real smooth. The blues. You…
Review: ‘CODA’ welcomes us into a family we may never forget
The Associated Press They say silence is golden. It’s a silly phrase, really, but it takes on an urgent poignancy for three stunning minutes in…
Keystone aims to snuff out vaping
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Keystone High School is cracking down on “vaping” this upcoming school year as administrators noted a marked increase…
Forest campground to be decommissioned
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced Marienville District Ranger Rob Fallon signed the decision notice and finding of no significant…
Census data kicks off effort to reshape US House districts
The Associated Press Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to…
Wainwright pitches two-hit shutout, Cards top Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright extended his dominance of Pittsburgh with a complete game, two-hit shutout, and helped himself with a pair of hits as…
Field of Dreams: Inspired by 1989 film, MLB makes Iowa debut
The Associated Press More than three decades after “Field of Dreams” seeped into the country’s cultural consciousness, with a one-year delay caused by the pandemic, one…
‘Jeopardy!’ producer Richards named host; role for Bialik
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports, and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose…
Recent Deaths 8/12/21
James W. “Jim” Coull, 70, of Clarion, died Aug. 8, 2021. Belinda “Lindy” “Mimi” Beth Buzard, 64, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died…
Clarion County’s broadband grant application ‘pending’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Jill Foys, executive director of the Northwest Commission, brought some good news to the Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday. Foys…
No permits yet, but Horsethief Days set to begin
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The permits weren’t “in hand” as of Tuesday, but Knox Borough officials believe Horsethief Days will begin as…
Senate OKs Dems’ $3.5T budget in latest win for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate early Wednesday, advancing President Joe…
Wolf tells 25K state health, prison workers: vaccine or test
HARRISBURG (AP) — Some 25,000 employees of Pennsylvania’s prisons and state health care and congregate care facilities have about a month to get vaccinated against…
Happ, Cards bullpen combine on 1-hitter, top Pirates 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — J.A. Happ combined with a trio of relievers on a one-hitter, Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong homered early and the St. Louis…
Music’s brightest stars align for Global Citizen Live shows
NEW YORK (AP) — Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas says joining forces with Global Citizen to help headline its upcoming daylong global concert aimed…