Piney RailRiders developing ATV/snowmobile trail
From staff reports The Piney RailRiders (PRR) is working on developing 24 miles of abandoned rail corridor between the Clarion River trestle and Brookville for…
February 2024
North Clarion again wins regional Science Olympiad
From staff reports The North Clarion Senior High-Junior High Science Olympiad teams became Northwest Regional champions for the third year in a row. The junior…
Firefighters race to corral Texas wildfires before a weekend of hot, windy weather
CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped, but the…
State sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators have begun meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate how they will identify and fight…
Review: It’s lonely out in space for Adam Sandler in pensive sci-fi psychodrama ‘Spaceman’
The Associated Press David Bowie’s Major Tom, sitting in his tin can. Elton John’s Rocket Man, missing Earth and his wife. Matt Damon in “The…
Recent Deaths 2/29/24
Cynthia Louise Addleman Painter, 66, of Licking Township, died Feb. 26, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for…
Clarion United Way hits 20,000th book in Imagination Library program
From staff reports United Way of Clarion County recently reached a major milestone in its six-and-a-half year partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; 20,000 books…
Clarion Rotary members hear program on state police
Clarion Rotary hosted a program led by the Criminal Investigation Section Commander Lieutenant Scott Bauer (back right) and Trooper First Class Vaughn Norbert (back left)….
Trump, Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the…
Karlsson scores in overtime to give Penguins 4-3 win over Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored the winning goal at 1:42 of overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third consecutive victory,…
Review: Writer-director Julio Torres proves a storyteller to cheer with awesome ‘Problemista’
The Associated Press The hero of “Problemista” sees the world differently. He’s an aspiring toy designer named Alejandro who thinks today’s toys are too fun….
EMS tuition assistance program launched
From staff reports Acting Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen announced the Shapiro Administration has launched a $1 million tuition assistance program…
Clarion Hospital recognized for new program
From staff reports Clarion Hospital was recognized by the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for implementing a care coordination program to address the needs…
Biden will urge congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was meeting Tuesday with the top four leaders of Congress to press them to act quickly to avoid a…
Biden, Trump marching toward nominations, but Michigan could reveal perils
WASHINGTON (AP) — While Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective presidential nominations, Michigan’s primary on Tuesday could reveal significant political perils…
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms…
Recent Deaths 2/27/24
Carl D. Henry, 90, of Sligo, died Feb. 22, 2024. Karl H. Shreffler, 75, of Emlenton, died Feb. 22, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick…
Abandoned rail corridor to be recreational trail
From staff reports The Piney RailRiders is working on developing 24 miles of abandoned rail corridor between the Clarion River trestle and Brookville for the…
Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.,…
Crosby collects 4 points as Penguins hold off rival Philadelphia in wild 7-6 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby can’t explain what it is about the Philadelphia Flyers that seems to bring out a little something extra in him….