Pickett shines vs starters, Steelers top Jags in preseason
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competition. Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback completed…
August 2022
Fraley’s two-run HR into Allegheny lifts Reds past Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16…
Ross McGinnis VFW extends ‘welcome home’ to Vietnam vets
About 50 Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans attended the Aug. 13 “Welcome Home” picnic hosted by the Clarion Veterans of Foreign Wars Ross McGinnis…
Survey targets Tionesta for ‘makers space’
From staff reports Forest County Business Alliance is sponsoring a study to determine if the Tionesta region would benefit by the establishment of a maker…
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these…
Russia, Ukraine spar over fighting near nuclear facility
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A fire at a munitions depot inside Russia forced the evacuation of two villages near the border with Ukraine, an official…
Chavis’ bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh…
Lots going on at Tionesta Indian Festival
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Tionesta Indian Festival swung into high speed Thursday night with a train, dunking booth, Native American dancers and even…
Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe…
Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating…
Review: ‘Beast,’ with Idris Elba, has B-movie bite
The Associated Press Sharks, grizzlies, giant snakes and rampaging apes have traditionally been the go-to choices for animal-kingdom antagonists in survival thrillers. Lions not so…
PennWest plans celebration
From staff reports PennWest Clarion will kick off the fall semester with a full slate of activities for students and families during Welcome Weekend 2022,…
New resource center planned at Brookville property
From staff reports A blighted property in Brookville will soon become a community resource center through a cooperative agreement between Brookville Borough and the Jefferson…
Media to ask judge to release Trump search warrant affidavit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for many of the nation’s largest media companies will try to persuade a federal magistrate judge on Thursday…
Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first…
Review: ‘Three Minutes’ a heartbreaking celluloid memorial
The Associated Press What gets you, deep in the gut, are the smiles. The broad, awkward, sometimes silly smiles of people on an unremarkable day…
Recent Deaths 8/18/22
Hazel Violet Guntrum, 80, of Lucinda, died Aug. 15, 2022. Connie W. Baylor, 84, of Knox, died Aug. 15, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Knox man charged in incident that led to various road closures
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor State police in Clarion filed charges against Knox resident Levi Michael Barrett, 28, in relation to an early…
Perry Township School marks its 175th birthday
From staff reports The Perry Township Historical Society will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the two-room school in West Freedom by holding an open house…
Remains of Korean War soldier to be buried in Pennsylvania
ANNVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio killed in the Korean War will be buried in Pennsylvania, officials said….