1/6 panel to hear of Trump’s pressure on Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee will hear from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from Donald Trump over…
June 2022
Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military expanded its grab of territory in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, capturing two villages and vying for control of…
Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as…
Review: Thriller ‘The Black Phone’ is captivating, really
The Associated Press Phones in serial killer movies are usually used by the deranged hunters to taunt the police or carefully tell victims how they’ll…
Recent Deaths 6/23/22
David Roger Varner, 28, of Callensburg, died June 17, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day…
Clarion Borough holds off on shade tree commission
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council will not — at least for the foreseeable future — form a shade tree commission….
Knox car cruise benefits Heavenly Gaits
From staff reports A car cruise will be held to benefit the Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center. The car show will be held from 11…
Top Texas cop: Uvalde police response was ‘abject failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The head of the Texas state police pronounced the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting an “abject failure,” telling…
GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
HARRISBURG (AP) — State House Republicans blocked a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles on Tuesday by completely changing…
Rookies Madris, Contreras lead Pirates to 7-1 win over Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bligh Madris hit his first major league home run and fellow rookie Roansy Contreras pitched five solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh…
Review: A big heart and one googly eye in ‘Marcel the Shell’
The Associated Press It’s boom times for googly eyes. Within months of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the metaphysical sci-fi comedy whose panoply of metaverses memorably included…
Clarion County fatal crash victim identified
From staff reports Clarion state police have identified a Bucks County man as the victim of a fatal crash Sunday morning that involved his vehicle…
Clarion Hospital Foundation awards scholarships
From staff reports The BHS Clarion Hospital Foundation awarded seven scholarships to area students pursuing education in the medical field. Abbey Barron, Nicholas Cherico, Regan…
Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he will decide by the end of the week whether he would support a…
1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who…
Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 6/21/22
George L. Gorsuch, 65, Clarion, died June 14, 2022. Phyllis Fay Grosch, 85, of Damascus, Md., formerly of Knox, died June 13, 2022. Mary Ellen…
Jan. 6 committee setting its sights on Pence, Ginni Thomas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting…
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over…
‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1
The Associated Press “Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020…