Gun rights rally takes aim at PA House Democrats’ new majority
HARRISBURG (AP) — Organizers warned at an annual gun rights rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Monday that with a slim Democratic majority in the…
June 2023
Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last…
Recent Deaths 6/13/23
Debra S. Best, 62, of Rimersburg, died June 8, 2023. Patrick R. Mooney, Jr., 84, of DuBois, died June 11, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Clarion says ‘thanks’ to firefighters
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Saturday the Clarion community said “thank-you” to firefighters while raising money for a mission trip. The event was a cooperative…
Trump, allies escalate attacks on criminal case as court appearance approaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and his allies are escalating efforts to undermine the criminal case against him and drum up protests as the former…
McCutchen gets 2,000th hit, Pirates ride Keller to 2-1 victory over Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If he’s being honest, Andrew McCutchen thought he’d have gotten to 2,000 hits long ago. During the Pittsburgh Pirates star’s run as…
‘Transformers’ edge out ‘Spider-Verse’ to claim first place at box office
The Associated Press It was Miles Morales and the Spider-Verse versus the “Transformers” at the box office this weekend and the bots came out on…
Knox tentatively agrees to supply water to cricket field
By RODNEY SHERMAN For the Clarion News The Clarion County Eagles cricket team is anxious to get its home field ready for games, but it…
Rain won’t wash out drought concerns
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Although a decent dose of rain during the coming week is good news, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service…
Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber for years of attacks that killed 3, dies in prison at 81
WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign…
Federal regulators promise safety review at all the major freight railroads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Federal Railroad Administration recently completed a review of Norfolk Southern’s safety culture in the wake of the February’s fiery derailment…
Mets stop 7-game skid, beat Pirates 5-1 behind Canha’s 3 RBIs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Canha knows he can’t replace Pete Alonso’s production in the New York Mets’ lineup. Canha gave it his best shot Saturday….
Water company agrees to purchase Farmington systems
From staff reports Pennsylvania American Water has signed an agreement with Farmington Township in Clarion County to purchase the township’s water and wastewater systems for…
Two detours in place in Clarion County
From staff reports PennDOT has announced two detours in Clarion County due to projects. One detour is currently in place for the Tylersburg Bridge 2…
Trump set for first public appearances since federal indictment
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will make his first public appearances since his federal indictment, speaking on Saturday to friendly Republican audiences in…
Hayes has career night, Pirates send Mets to 7th straight loss with 14-7 romp
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates needed just one day off to put a humbling series loss to lowly Oakland in the rearview mirror. It…
Trump indicted in classified documents case in a historic first for a former president
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the…
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it expands their representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists…
Review: New ‘Transformers’ tries but fails to energize the saga
The Associated Press With the “Transformers” franchise clearly at a crossroads, its latest protectors have turned to their deep bench of characters. But just adding…
Butler VA to host veteran resource fair
From staff reports The Butler VA Health Care System is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Keystone Safari….