Pirates hold off the Braves 7-6 after rain delay
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie infielder Liover Peguero had two hits in a six-run third inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Spencer Strider early before holding…
August 2023
Recent Deaths 8/8/23
Janet C. Smith, 85, of Clarion, died Aug. 4, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day…
Clarion Summer Fest draws a big crowd
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The final installment of the Clarion Summer Fest was a complete success according to organizer Nancy Hanna. “We are thrilled…
EPA’s plan to cut auto emissions to slow climate change runs into skepticism
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism both about how realistic…
Rodriguez, Joe slug homers to power Pirates past Brewers 4-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Endy Rodriguez and Connor Joe homered to spoil the return of Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff after four months, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
The Associated Press Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past…
Foxburg Library asks about Main Street drainage issue
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor The drainage problem on Foxburg’s Main Street has caused problems for many of the businesses along the corridor…
‘Monster hunters’ wanted in new search for the mythical Loch Ness beast
LONDON (AP) — The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is calling for “budding monster hunters” and volunteers to join in what it dubs the largest…
Perkins hits RBI single to lift Brewers to 3-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Perkins singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 victory…
Kinzua events scheduled
From staff reports Kinzua Bridge State Park is holding multiple events that are free and open to the public. Events include: – Wellness walk, noon…
Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they’re often focusing first on their own state…
Rivas, Reynolds have huge performances as Pirates beat Brewers 8-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Alfonso Rivas is wasting no time making a favorable impression on his new team. Rivas had a three-run homer and a triple…
Review: Spoiler alert! Statham jumps even bigger sharks in ‘Meg 2’
The Associated Press Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark,…
Brice Turang, Sal Frelick hit 3-run homers in the Brewers’ 14-1 victory over the Pirates
Brice Turang, Sal Frelick hit 3-run homers in the Brewers’ 14-1 victory over the Pirates By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rookies…
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports By The Associated Press undefined LONDON (AP) — Global prices for…
Fisher vendor fair a big success
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The northern Clarion County community of Fisher came alive Saturday (July 29) for the inaugural Millcreek Volunteer Fire Department’s Vendor…
Tickets on sale for Autumn Leaf parade, scholarship pageant
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry has announced that tickets for the Autumn Leaf Festival Tournament of Leaves parade and…
Trump is due in DC court over charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is due in federal court Thursday to answer to charges that he sought to overturn the results of the 2020…
6 months after East Palestine train derailment, Congress deadlocked on new safety rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm, holding a flurry of hearings about…
Tigers split 2-game series with 6-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Short tied a career-high with three RBIs, powering the Detroit Tigers to a split of a two-game series against the Pittsburgh…