Job seekers, employers look for matches
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer On Wednesday, about 30 local businesses and services gathered at the Clarion Mall with a common goal, finding employees. “There…
2023
Redbank all school reunion extends eligibility
From staff reports The Redbank Valley High School Reunion Steering Committee has announced it is opening up the classes eligible to attend the all school…
Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case
NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before…
How ‘swatting’ calls spread as schools face real threats
The Associated Press A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising…
Review: Charming ‘Rye Lane’ is a rom-com to celebrate
The Associated Press Yas and Dom meet-cute in the best possible way in the new rom-com “Rye Lane.” They’re paired up at a karaoke bar…
Recent Deaths 3/30/23
Phillip Patrick “Skippy” Best, 53, of Fostoria, Ohio, formerly of St. Petersburg, died March 27, 2023. Jonette Lee Roland, 78, of Rimersburg, died March 26,…
PennWest to hold conference on women
From staff reports Pennsylvania Western University will host the Women in Focus conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14 at Cranberry Regional Learning…
Clarion College Democrats to issue award
From staff reports The Clarion College Democrats at PennWest Clarion will present the 2023 Shropshire Public Service Award to state Rep. Dan Frankel, who serves…
AP sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice…
Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills
MOSCOW (AP) — A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that Moscow will no longer inform the U.S. about its missile tests, an announcement that came…
Perron’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Red Wings past Penguins
DETROIT (AP) — David Perron had a hat trick in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the ejection of coach Derek Lalonde…
Comic Relief launches metaverse fundraiser to fight poverty
The Associated Press Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic? That’s what the nonprofit Comic Relief US hopes, announcing Tuesday its new Kids…
Logger and sawmiller safety meeting set for April 4
From staff reports The Kane Area Logger Safety Committee announce that the54th annual Logger and Sawmiller Safety meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4,…
Volunteers sought to help wildlife at Tionesta Lake
From staff reports Volunteers are needed to help create wildlife habitat at Tionesta Lake for Saturday with the Ruffed Grouse Society. No special skills are…
Study says warming-fueled supercells to hit South more often
The Associated Press America will probably get more killer tornado- and hail-spawning supercells as the world warms, according to a new study that also warns…
Nashville shooter who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school Monday and killed three children and three adults after…
Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ puts the funny in fantasy
The Associated Press “You’re not a lot of fun, are you,” notes barbarian Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) to brave fighter Xenk (Regé-Jean Page) in the new…
Recent Deaths 3/28/23
James John Scanlon, 79, of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., died March 13, 2023. Gale P. Bellesfield, 33, of Rimersburg, died March 23, 2023. Mary Lee…
3 children, 3 adults fatally shot at Nashville grade school
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville on Monday, police…
Weather brings down trees, wires; thousands lose power
From staff reports Dispatchers at the 911 centers in both Venango and Clarion counties said about 100 calls regarding downed trees and wires were reported…