Democrats advance gun-control bills in Pennsylvania House
HARRISBURG (AP) — Authorities could temporarily seize firearms and background checks would be expanded for gun buyers, under two bills passed Monday in the Pennsylvania…
May 2023
Marcano’s first slam, Ortiz’s first win power Pirates past Rangers 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tucupita Marcano hit his first career grand slam, rookie Luis Ortiz pitched into the eighth inning and earned his first major league…
Review: Disenchantment under the sea in ‘The Little Mermaid’
The Associated Press It’s not Rob Marshall’s fault that Disney’s latest live-action retread doesn’t really sing. “The Little Mermaid,” a somewhat drab undertaking with sparks…
Recent Deaths 5/23/23
Donald E. Hosey, Sr., 74, of Rimersburg, died May 19, 2023. David Carson Minich, 69, of New Bethlehem, died May 20, 2023. David W. Callander,…
Man sentenced in rape case
From staff reports Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett said Douglas Poole, formerly of Punxsutawney and Mahaffey, was sentenced by Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge…
Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time grows short
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are set to meet at the White House at a pivotal moment as Washington…
Walker 3 RBIs power D-backs to 8-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Walker had three RBIs, hitting a two-run double in a three-run seventh inning that powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to a series…
‘Fast X’ speeds to No. 1; knocks ‘Guardians 3’ to 2nd
The Associated Press The 10th installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise was off to the races this weekend, knocking “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol….
Highland Twp. supervisor resigns amid road problems
By DAVID A. HOLLIS Clarion News staff writer As residents in Highland Township continue to voice their frustrations regarding the ongoing conditions of the roads…
Washington Twp. approves Lake Lucy request
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor Township Supervisors sometimes have to make tough decisions and the Washington Township Supervisors faced a dilemma at their…
Uvalde families dig in for new test of gun industry protections
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After Mayah Zamora was shot and wounded at Robb Elementary School, her family did what many mass shooting survivors do: They…
Smith’s 2-run homer in 7th inning lifts Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavin Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the…
Scorsese debuts ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ in Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Martin Scorsese unveiled “Killers of the Flower Moon” at Cannes on Saturday, debuting a sweeping American epic about greed and exploitation…
Penn Highlands OB/GYN to reopen in Clarion
From staff reports Penn Highlands Life’s Journey OB/GYN is reopening June 5 in the Clarion Community Medical Building at 265 Holiday Inn Road on Route…
Tour de Forest is this weekend in ANF
From staff reports The Marienville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its semi-annual Tour de Forest ATV/UTV/OHM ride on Allegheny National Forest roads today and Sunday….
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal…
Debt limit talks start, stop as Republicans, White House face ‘serious differences’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt limit talks between the White House and House Republicans stopped, started and stopped again Friday at the U.S. Capitol, a dizzying…
Hayes, Reynolds lead Pirates’ 13-3 romp over Diamondbacks ace Gallen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and three RBIs, Bryan Reynolds homered for the first time in six weeks and drove in four…
Clarion High School names top students
From staff reports Allison Acey is the valedictorian and Anna Gribik is the salutatorian of the Clarion Area High School Class of 2023. Acey, the…
Memorial Day services planned in Brookville
From staff reports American Legion Post 102 in Brookville will host Memorial Day services at several locations around the Brookville area on Monday, May 29….