And they’re off! Steelers QB derby begins in earnest
LATROBE (AP) — Mike Tomlin figures there’s already enough unspoken pressure on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett. He sees no need to add…
July 2022
Recent Deaths 7/28/22
Harold Jerome Heffner, Jr., 83, of Hawthorn, died July 25, 2022. Bernice P. Sloan, 94, of Clarion, died July 23, 2022. Audley J. Bartley, 67,…
Clarion middle school closer to reality
By RYAN. S. PUGH Clarion News writer Clarion Area School District plans to create a middle school recently moved another step forward. The school board…
US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S….
No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1B
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and…
Rep. says no to gay marriage, attends son’s same-sex wedding
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania representative attended the same-sex wedding of his son three days after voting against legislation to protect the recognition of same-sex…
Welcome back: Steelers return to familiar rhythms of Latrobe
LATROBE (AP) — Some elements of NFL training camp are portable. Two-a-day practices, or whatever the approximation is these days. Extended film sessions. Team meetings….
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the…
Review: Great voice cast anchors ‘DC League of Super-Pets’
The Associated Press DC films have a reputation for being a little too self-serious. They’ve made significant strides to chip away at that dark and…
Oberlander to host seniors expo
From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) will host her annual Nifty Sixty Expo on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Clarion Mall. “The current…
Invasive species webinar and scavenger hunt set
From staff reports The Clarion Conservation District invites the community to participate in Pennsylvania iMapInvasives’ 3rd annual Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt. This two-part program will…
Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
MASKWACIS, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying…
US to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday said the government will plant more than one billion trees across millions of acres of burned…
Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar top MTV VMA nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards….
Nico Hoerner’s double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Monday night…
Recent Deaths 7/26/22
Imogene L. Beichner, 94, of Marble, died July 23, 2022. Gregory T. Edinger, 73, Parker, died July 11, 2022. Margaret M. Orlosky, 94, of Hershey,…
Clarion County Fair opens
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Fair opened Sunday amid enthusiasm among attendees and all those involved in bringing together the annual event….
Storm causes power outages in area
From staff reports According to the Penelec website, storms that rolled through the area on Sunday resulted in, at one point, more than 2,000 power…
Jan. 6 panel deepens probe to Trump Cabinet, awaits Thomas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia…
Yellen downplays US recession risk as economic reports loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is…