Clarion County Fair opens Sunday
From staff reports The Clarion County kicks of July 23 and continues through July 29, offering fun, education and competition for all the entire family….
July 2023
DAR serves the local community
From staff reports The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and…
Democrat quits Pa. House, leaving chamber tied at 101-101
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker from Pittsburgh resigned Wednesday from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, moving the razor-thin majority her party has held this…
Choi, Triolo spark comeback from 4-run deficit, Pirates top Guardians 7-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ji Man Choi and Jared Triolo hit two-run singles in a five-run seventh inning helped by an overturned call, and the Pittsburgh…
Review: She’s Perfect Barbie. He’s Scene-Stealing Ken. Their life in plastic looks fantastic
The Associated Press For someone who’s 11.5 inches tall and weighs under 8 ounces, poor Barbie’s had to carry an awfully heavy load over the…
Recent Deaths 7/20/23
Linda K. Gleason, 80, of New Bethlehem, died July 14, 2023. Bernard “Bernie” Drayer, 95, of Brookville, died July 14, 2023. Penny Ann (Lewis) McCleary,…
Keystone Elementary School needs upgrades, board told
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Keystone School Board was told there is an immediate need for renovations to Keystone Elementary School. That information came…
N. Korea silent on detention of US soldier who bolted across the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border…
Trump’s target letter suggests probe into 2020 election is zeroing in on him
WASHINGTON (AP) — A target letter sent to Donald Trump suggests that a sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election is…
Sandy Lake woman convicted of Jan. 6 charges
The Associated Press A Pennsylvania woman who used a bullhorn to direct rioters attacking the U.S. Capitol was convicted on Tuesday of charges that she joined the…
Naylor’s 2 home runs and 6 RBIs lead Guardians to 10-1 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor homered twice, including a three-run shot that keyed a five-run first inning against All-Star Mitch Keller, and drove in six…
‘Oppenheimer’ stirs up conflicted history for Los Alamos and New Mexico downwinders
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — The movie about a man who changed the course of the world’s history by shepherding the development of the first…
North Clarion Class of 1973 presents scholarship awards
From staff reports Now in its fifth year of awarding scholarships, the North Clarion Alumni Association with the support of the North Clarion Foundation presented…
Knox VFC plans Little Firefighters contest
From staff reports The Knox Volunteer Fire Company is holding the Little Firefighters contest. Babies under 36 months who live in the Knox Volunteer Fire…
Trump’s classified documents case set for 1st pretrial conference hearing
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge who issued a court ruling last year that critics said was unduly favorable to Donald Trump is…
Josh Naylor’s 3 RBIs lead Guardians over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor had three RBIs with a home run and a double, helping the Cleveland Guardians rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 on…
It’s official: Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No….
Recent Deaths 7/18/23
Roseann E. (Duncan) Walter, 89, formerly of Rimersburg, died July 11, 2023. David John “Coach” Sherman, 85, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Six Points, died July…
Artisans to provide demonstrations at Forest County maker event
From staff reports A maker event, including demonstrations from various artisans, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Forest Scientific in…
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain
LONDON (AP) — Russia halted a breakthrough wartime deal on Monday that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East…