County 9-1-1 center celebrates 50 years of service
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County has had the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch system in place for 50 years, longer than any other county in…
April 2023
Knox couple are trail ambassadors
By LUKA KRNETA News editor On a near daily basis, provided the weather is agreeable, you can count on finding Knox residents Bill and Julie…
Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that…
Maggi gets 1st big league hits, Pirates sweep Nats 6-3, 16-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drew Maggi doesn’t know if he’ll have any major league at-bats in his future, so he was determined to take advantage of…
Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone…
Republicans embrace mail-in voting
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer After years fighting to repeal Act 77, the Republican Party is now embracing the controversial election law. Adopted in 2019,…
West Forest students bring book to life
From staff reports The third and fourth graders at West Forest Elementary recently finished reading the book “Miracles on Maple Hill” which was written in…
Russian official: Ukrainian drones hit Crimea oil depot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine’s drones, a Russia-appointed…
What to know about tick, Lyme season following a mild winter
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year? Researchers say it is hard…
Review: All creatures great and small in ‘Guardians 3’
The Associated Press When Peter “Star-Lord” Quill, while inspecting a murky extraterrestrial region, pressed play on Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” in the first…
Additional imaginary train ride set for Saturday
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society recently commemorated the 150th anniversary of train service from Redbank to New Bethlehem at the History Center,…
High Fidelity returns to Foxburg
From staff reports Bluegrass touring band and recording artists High Fidelity will perform at Lincoln Hall in Foxburg at 8 p.m. Friday, May 12. High…
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to…
Steelers trade up, draft Georgia tackle Broderick Jones
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took a group of Georgia draft prospects out to dinner a year ago, he asked them…
Keller Ks 10, tying career high; Pirates top Dodgers 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out 10, matching his career high, in six innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-2 victory over the…
Summer Movies: Indy, Barbie, ‘Fast X’ zooming to theaters
The Associated Press The stakes are always high in the summer movie season. But even in a schedule that has heavyweights like Indiana Jones, Ariel, Ethan…
Virtual plans for Salem Township bridge to be on display
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, beginning May 3, invites the public to view plans regarding the bridge replacement project of Pilgrimham Bridge…
Applications available for ALF teen, junior teen events
From staff reports Applications are now being accepted for the Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen scholarship program that is held during Clarion’s annual Autumn…
House Republicans pass US debt bill, push Biden on spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government’s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep…
State aims to expand breast cancer screenings
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that they say will save lives by helping patients afford…