Union High School commencement speaker announced
From staff reports Union High School has announced Neil C. Scott, a 2009 graduate from the school, as its 2023 commencement speaker. He graduated as…
May 2023
Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump rejected his last chance Sunday to testify at a civil trial where a longtime advice columnist has…
SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Police are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for…
Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays win 10-1, Pirates skid at 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday…
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million
The Associated Press There is nothing like the promise of a chapter closing to draw people to the movie theater, especially when tied to the…
Questions served to Clarion County commissioner candidates
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Each of the Clarion County commissioner candidates had another opportunity ahead of the May 16 primary election to convince voters…
Team effort converted old strip mine into Clarion park
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Dozens of kids played on the soccer fields and baseball diamonds Saturday at the Clarion County Park, unaware that those…
‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled in panic after a gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire at a…
Pirates lose 6th straight, Belt 2-run double lifts Blue Jays
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak…
MTV Movie & TV Awards ditches live event due to strike
NEW YORK (AP) — The first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters’ strike has retreated to a pre-taped event as the…
North Clarion wants to avoid financial cliff
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor At first glance, the North Clarion School District budget for the 2023-24 academic year looks like it is…
Forest ATV trails to open
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trails at 8 a.m. on Friday,…
Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
NEW YORK (AP) — A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the…
Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt. The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong…
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition…
Longacre to be Mayfest parade grand marshal
From staff reports Cathy Weaver Longacre, of Fryburg, will be the 2023 Mayfest “Feel Like a Kid Again” parade grand marshal. Longacre, a lifelong resident…
Garden club plants dogwood beside Clarion Cancer Center
From staff reports Six members from the Wildflower Garden Club planted a Japanese Kousa dogwood to commemorate Arbor Day in the Garden of Hope beside…
Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to…
Eflin goes 7 masterful innings, Rays sweep Pirates
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven scoreless innings, Randy Arozarena hit one of three Rays homers and Tampa Bay beat the Pittsburgh…
In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television…