Rimersburg bridge replacement to start soon
From staff reports A project to replace the Rimersburg Bridge on Cherry Run Road in Toby Township, Clarion County, is scheduled to begin later this…
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Volunteers aim to stop invasive species’ spread
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced the successful removal of invasive plants from Allegheny National Forest with help from community…
Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week…
State Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of top Democrats
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation for a $3 billion tax cut, their just-unveiled counterproposal to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan…
Pillar homers twice as Sandoval and the Angels beat the Pirates 9-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Pillar homered twice and drove in six runs, helping Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0…
Cook Forest to again host French and Indian War Encampment
From staff reports Cook Forest State Park will hold its annual French and Indian War Encampment from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at…
Preparation work for Clarion bridge project begins today
From staff reports Preparation work for the resurfacing project on the Wayne Richard Weaver II Bridge (Toby Bridge) along Miola Road (Route 1005) will begin…
University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
CHICAGO (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday as tension ratcheted up in standoffs with demonstrators at…
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and…
Olivares’ grand slam, Mitch Keller’s complete game lead Pirates over Angels 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1…
Recent Deaths 5/7/24
Michael B, “Mike” Heraty, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died March 10, 2024. Carol Joye McClaine Couch, 77, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of Clarion, died…
Knox resurfacing project underway
From staff reports A resurfacing project on Route 208 in Knox between Route 38 and Turkey Run began Friday. Crews will be patching, resurfacing and…
Several programs on tap at Tionesta library
From staff reports The Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library in Tionesta is expanding its programs and offering more opportunities for the public. Here is a…
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
The Associated Press Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western…
Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series victory over Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on…
‘The Fall Guy’ gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led, action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened below expectations with $28.5 million, according to studio estimates…
Washington Twp. supervisors approve solar field requests
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor Washington Township supervisors approved a bevy of motions to get the Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) solar field up…
Trail project underway that will connect Emlenton, Foxburg
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer A long-awaited project that recently began will help bring one more section of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail a step…
As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
The Associated Press Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will put his hand on a copy…
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
The Associated Press Twenty-five people were arrested Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove…