Jefferson County History Center announces Military Collectibles show speakers
From staff reports The Jefferson County History Center will host several programs on specialized topics at the upcoming Military Collectibles show from 9 a.m. to…
May 2023
Redbank Historical Society to host mining presentation
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society will host a presentation about the New Bethlehem area’s coal mining and coke production heritage at 6:30…
Trump’s legal team, Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are…
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue defendant admit he carried out deadliest US antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robert Bowers carried out the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history when he killed 11 people and injured seven others by storming…
Joe homers against former team as Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Joe homered against his former team and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a…
Join Clarion for the 2023 summer fest
From staff reports Get ready for an unforgettable summer as “Clarion Summer Fest” comes to town. This exciting event spans three event-packed weekends, kicking off…
Second Job Fair slated for June 7
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, PA CareerLink, and the Clarion Mall know how urgently businesses are seeking employees and/or…
Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the…
Pirates’ Suwinski joins Bonds with 2 McCovey Cove homers in game
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into San Francisco Bay on Monday during a 14-4 loss to San Francisco on…
Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The federal jury trial of the suspect in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack is scheduled to get underway Tuesday morning, four and…
‘The Little Mermaid’ makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “ The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. Disney’s live-action remake of…
Recent Deaths 5/30/23
Wanda J. Henderson, 78, of Knox, died May 22, 2023. Judy P. Grimm, 82, of Shippenville, died May 24, 2023. Shirley R. Kerr, 92, of…
Clarion event will say ‘thank you’ to firefighters
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Back in April, the Clarion community in April was reeling from the loss of the 140-year-old Hahne building to fire….
Solemn holiday memorial services planned in region
From staff reports Memorial Day observances and solemn services will be held across the area over the extended holiday weekend. Here is a rundown of…
Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling, but now…
Castillo strikes out 10 as Mariners beat Pirates 5-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out 10 in six crisp innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Saturday. Castillo allowed…
Jefferson County History Center announces Military Collectibles show speakers
From staff reports The Jefferson County History Center will host several programs on specialized topics at the upcoming Military Collectibles show from 9 a.m. to…
2 more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Army veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style formation with fellow members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced Friday…
Biden says debt deal ‘very close’ even as two sides far apart on work requirements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Work requirements for federal food aid recipients have emerged as a final sticking point in negotiations over the looming debt crisis, even…
McCutchen sparks record-tying home run barrage as Pirates sink Mariners 11-6
SEATTLE (AP) — It took one batter and two pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan of attack against talented young righty George Kirby to go…