Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the…
September 2021
Justin Bieber to make triumphant return to MTV VMAs
The Associated Press The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will get a dose of “Bieber fever” for the first time in six years. Justin Bieber…
Jefferson Co. won’t prosecute violations of school mask mandate
From staff reports Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett on Friday said his office has been receiving phone calls from parents since the state-issued order…
CU to hold vaccination clinic
From staff reports Clarion University, in partnership with The Primary Health Network, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept….
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point…
Pirates rally to spoil Bell’s return in 4-3 win over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell offered the Pittsburgh Pirates a reminder of what might have been. Ke’Bryan Hayes provided a glimpse of what still could…
Review: James Wan returns to horror with gory ‘Malignant’
The Associated Press There is no doubt that James Wan knows his way around the horror genre. The man behind “The Conjuring,” “Insidious” and “Saw”…
Group in Brookville School District protests mask order
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer About a dozen members of “No Masks for BASD” (Brookville Area School District) turned out Tuesday morning to protest state…
VA’s mental health resources available for veterans
From staff reports In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, the Butler VA Health Care System is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for…
Justice Dept. sues Texas over state’s new abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted…
Biden new COVID vaccine mandate: ‘We’re in a tough stretch’
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100…
Loophole allows some PA students to avoid masking
HARRISBURG (AP) — An apparent loophole in Pennsylvania’s mask mandate for schools is making it easier for some students to go to class without having…
Review: Dealing torture and guilt in ‘The Card Counter’
The Associated Press You would have to shuffle a lot of movie ideas to come up with one that pairs a card shark with the…
Woman admits to theft of fire department’s money
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Strattanville woman accused of the theft of over $70,000 from a fire department could spend up to 17 years…
Educational, job fair set for Sept. 15
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry will hold a job and educational fair from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect of violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall…
Cabrera, Grossman power Tigers past Pirates 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman each had four hits, and the Detroit Tigers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1…
‘Lucifer’ star promises ‘good-slash-great’ series finale
LONDON (AP) — After six years, “Lucifer” stars Tom Ellis and Lauren German are kissing goodbye to their devil-and-detective double act. They’ve been solving crimes…
Recent Deaths 9/9/21
Diane (Best) Simpson, 67, of Sligo, died Aug. 31, 2021. Matthew W. Booth, 40, of Wilcox, died Sept. 4, 2021. John Albert Clutz, Jr., 79,…
Keystone schools ‘My Kid My Choice’ rally draws hundreds
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor More than 200 people turned out for a “My Kid My Choice Keystone School District” rally late Monday…