Recent Deaths 8/25/22
J. Douglas “Doug” Cole, 79, died Aug. 22, 2022. Carrie Anita (Straka) Hunt, 54, of Clarion, died Aug. 22, 2022. Robert Eugene Kirkpatrick, Jr., 69,…
August 2022
Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced detailed plans to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for…
USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis didn’t transfer from USC to Pitt planning to sit on the bench. He won’t. Head coach Pat Narduzzi named Slovis…
Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid…
Shippenville council wants dogs kept under control
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer Shippenville has a dog problem and borough council members Aug. 10 discussed ways to improve the situation, including…
Lucinda caboose comes home
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Lucinda caboose is heading home. For years, old railroad cars sat behind the Lucinda Service Station on Route 66….
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infection expert
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks —…
New space telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Scientists released the shots…
Odorizzi Ks 7, Harris homers; Braves top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Odorizzi struck out seven and Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves gain in the NL East…
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some football? Fine, but the return of the NFL is why the 2022 Emmy Awards have been…
Recent Deaths 8/23/22
Theresa Dawn Chutz, 41, of Wexford, formerly of Emlenton, died Aug. 18, 2022. Lynne Johnston, 75, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 15, 2022. James Eugene…
Veterans treated to picnic
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For the 12th consecutive year, Clarion County military veterans were treated to a picnic at Clarion County Park on Saturday…
Seneca tribe returns to Tionesta
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Allegany River Dancers from the Seneca tribe in Salamanca, New York, returned to the Tionesta Indian Festival on Saturday…
US, S. Korea open biggest drills in years amid North threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea began their biggest combined military training in years Monday as they heighten their defense…
Area near Ukraine nuclear plant hit again despite US pleas
NIKOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shelling across the river from Ukraine’s main nuclear power plant wounded four people Monday, an official said, hours after the…
Fraley tallies 3 RBIs, scores 4 times; Reds top Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley had three RBIs and scored four times to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Dragon Ball Super’ bests ‘Beast’ at box office with $20.1M
The Associated Press Idris Elba may go head-to-head with a lion in “Beast,” but the action flick was no match for the latest “Dragon Ball”…
Proposed solar farm is a $30 million investment
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Cypress Creek Renewables, a California-based solar energy production company, is looking to invest about $30 million in a…
Treasurer Garrity continues business spotlight in Tionesta
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity toured Forest Scientific Corp. in Tionesta on Friday as part of her #MadeInPAMondays initiative. Few companies…
Finland, Sweden offer NATO an edge as rivalry warms up north
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first surprise, for the Finnish conscripts and officers taking part in a NATO-hosted military exercise in the Arctic this spring: the…