Reynolds hits 21st homer, Pirates beat Nationals 7-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds watched Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Rutledge try to gather himself after taking a throw off the back of his…
September 2023
Review: ‘A Million Miles Away’ charms, inspires with tale of unlikely astronaut
The Associated Press If ever there was an inspirational story about reaching for the stars, it’s “A Million Miles Away,” the real-life journey of a…
Recent Deaths 9/14/23
Lewis William Knight, Jr., 66, of Shippenville, died Sept. 11, 2023. Karla S. Hilliard, 63, of Fairmount City, died Sept. 10, 2023. Randy Alan Foust,…
Clarion’s annual Foodstock drive begins
From staff reports Foodstock, the annual Clarion County food drive that collects nonperishable, nonexpired food items to benefit local food banks, is underway. The primary…
Fox-Hunt Community Park presentation scheduled
From staff reports Allegheny River Trail in Clarion County (ARTinCC) will present a preliminary master plan for the Fox-Hunt Community Park in Foxburg at 6:30…
Escaped murderer Cavalcante has been captured, PSP say
POTTSTOWN (AP) — An escaped Pennsylvania murderer was captured Wednesday after eluding hundreds of searchers for two weeks by hiding out in wooded areas, breaking…
McCarthy directs House to open impeachment inquiry into Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his…
Palacios, Falter lead Pirates to 5-1 victory over Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Palacios hit a two-run homer against his former team, Bailey Falter pitched six efficient innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Review: Branagh crafts a sumptuously spooky ‘A Haunting in Venice’
The Associated Press Kenneth Branagh indulges in the kind of macabre theatricality that only a crumbling Venetian palazzo on a stormy Halloween night can provide…
Change in leadership hasn’t slowed the Clarion Airport
By BRADEN J. MURRAY Clarion News writer The Clarion County Airport has seen a change in leadership recently, as former manager Donald Kimball III returned…
CCCB to host ‘Community Days’
From staff reports Clarion County Community Bank at the Rimersburg, New Bethlehem, and Clarion branches will be hosting three separate “Community Days” in the month…
N. Korea’s leader in Russia to meet Putin
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolled into Russia on an armored train Tuesday to see President Vladimir Putin, a rare…
Nationals ease past Pirates 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — CJ Abrams can put on a show during batting practice, sending balls to the far reaches of a ballpark with relative ease….
MTV VMAs return Tuesday night with more presenters named
The Associated Press The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night, and for the first time, only women are nominated in the show’s artist of…
Recent Deaths 9/12/23
Rose M. Guth, 92, of Leeper, died Sept. 8, 2023. Herbert C. Thrush, 87, of Clarion, died Sept. 4, 2023. Maryne H. Black, 99, of…
Strattanville Homecoming brings the community together
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A heavy rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the annual Strattanville Homecoming. The homecoming opened Friday night with walking tacos…
Bells toll as the U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded around the country as Americans looked back Monday on the horror and…
Braves clinch playoff berth, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Having become the first team to clinch a playoff berth, the Atlanta Braves looked ahead toward larger aims. “I wanted to congratulate…
49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training camp wondering if he could regain the magic…
‘The Nun II’ conjures $32.6 million to top box office
The Associated Press Like many horrors before it, bad reviews didn’t scare off moviegoers from buying tickets for “ The Nun II.” The sequel to…