Clarion Summer Fest schedule set
From staff reports Clarion Blueprint Community, Inc. is sponsoring the first “Clarion Summer Fest” which includes a festival event to be held on the first…
2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans’ lives after…
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a…
Rays’ Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Friday…
Summer swelter: Persistent heat wave breaks records, spirits
The Associated Press From the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South, big swaths of the Northern Hemisphere continued to sizzle with…
Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unimaginable a month ago is on the verge of winning final congressional approval, a vote…
Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in…
Supreme Court expands gun rights, striking New York limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public…
Forest commissioner gives update about plans for EMT course
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioner Bob Snyder gave an update about plans for an EMT course that will begin in August at…
Gun safety seminar set in Hawthorn
From staff reports In an effort to help educate local residents about their rights regarding firearms and their safety, state Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) will…
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…
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…