Open house plants knowledge about agriculture
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Conservation District hosted an open house at its office in Clarion earlier this week to celebrate National Agricultural…
March 2023
Fetterman expected back ‘soon,’ but no certain timeline yet
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s office said Thursday that he is expected to return soon to the chamber, although Democratic leaders are giving…
Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol
HARRISBURG (AP) — Anti-gun violence advocates rallied Thursday and packed into a friendly legislative hearing in Pennsylvania, where a politically divided government has fought firearms…
Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby’s 1st goal in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger allowed Sidney Crosby’s first career goal in Dallas. The Stars goaltender also made plenty of big saves, including a few…
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org. says
NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a…
Clarion County receives over $2.5 million in grants
From staff reports Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) announced more than $2.5 million in grants have been awarded by the Commonwealth…
Clarion Presbyterian church donates disaster buckets
Clarion First Presbyterian Church members, including Robin Cable (left) and Michelle Deitz, recently assembled and donated buckets to the regional Presbytery for distribution to areas…
Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns…
Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to state Capitol
HARRISBURG (AP) — The March For Our Lives at the state Capitol rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after the 2018 shooting that…
Crosby reaches 30-goal mark, Penguins knock off Avs 5-2
DENVER (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn’t even aware of reaching yet another milestone. He’s simply locked in on helping the Pittsburgh Penguins make a 17th…
Review: Despair in Jersey in Zach Braff’s ‘A Good Person’
The Associated Press All filmmakers should be so lucky to have Florence Pugh in their movies. She so consistently delivers the best version of whatever…
Recent Deaths 3/23/23
C. Edward Gray, 81, died March 14, 2023. Catherine L. Schrecengost, 80, of Shippenville, died March 21, 2023. Lawrence (Larry) Benedict Gatesman, Jr., died March…
VNA Hospice offers three-day training
From staff reports Clarion Forest Visiting Nurses Association Hospice program is seeking volunteers to be part of an integrated health care team to help ensure…
Area native helping in war-torn Ukraine
From staff reports On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and for the past year these two countries have been at war. Since the start…
Fed facing a blurrier outlook as it meets to weigh rate hike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation just as…
TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban
The Associated Press TikTok’s CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the…
Trump’s potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny
NEW YORK (AP) — For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated countless legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges. That record may soon…
Review: John Wick gets even more stylish in fourth episode
The Associated Press A trip to Paris should be on everyone’s bucket list, even John Wick. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre…
Rotary auction opens registration
From staff reports Registration is now open for the 43rd annual Clarion Rotary Community Auction at clarionrotary.com. The eBay-style online auction kicks off at 6 a.m….
Spring craft show set April 29 in Crown
From staff reports The sixth annual Craft, Vendor and Garden Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the…