North Clarion Academic Decathlon team second in states
North Clarion High School’s Academic Decathlon team finished in second place in the small schools category at the state competition Saturday. The finish earned the…
March 2024
Master Gardeners to offer Seed to Supper course in Clarion
From staff reports Penn State Master Gardeners of Clarion and the Clarion First Presbyterian Church Food Bag Program are offering Seed to Supper, a comprehensive…
Biden is coming out in opposition to plans to sell US Steel to a Japanese company
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is coming out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying in…
Shapiro unveils plan to cut greenhouse gases, boost renewables in big energy producer
SCRANTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a plan Wednesday to fight climate change, saying he will back legislation to make power plant owners…
‘The Girls on the Bus’ takes you on a soapy ride with reporters following presidential campaigns
The Associated Press Just in time for election year, a new Max series called “The Girls on the Bus” follows female journalists who are part…
Recent Deaths 3/14/24
Robert Eugene “Gene” Fair, 76, of Perryville, died March 10, 2024. Marie C. LaVan, 82, of Shippenville, died March 9, 2024. Harry R. Truax, 73,…
Club Smile fundraising walks helps kids with cleft lip or palate
From staff reports Last April, a group led by PennWest Clarion’s Club Smile embarked on a walk around campus that was less than a mile…
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations
The Associated Press Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week’s presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine…
Biden, Trump clinch nominations, setting stage for general election rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile…
Batherson’s OT goal lifts Senators over Penguins 2-1, stops 7-game skid
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Drake Batherson scored 3:13 into overtime, and the Ottawa Senators ended a seven-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over the…
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby…
American Pickers to film in Clarion County
From staff reports The American Pickers are returning to Pennsylvania. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout Clarion County…
Clarion Rotary Community Auction Kicks off 44th year
From staff reports Registration is now open for the 44th annual Clarion Rotary Community Auction at clarionrotary.com. The eBay-style online auction kicks off March 18 at…
Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting Poland’s president and prime minister for White House talks on Tuesday with the Polish leaders looking to…
Aid ship sets sail to Gaza, where hundreds of thousands face starvation
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza on Tuesday in a pilot program…
A family is shaken in Peacock’s ‘Apples Never Fall,’ starring Annette Bening
The Associated Press There’s a scene in the new Peacock drama “ Apples Never Fall ” in which Annette Bening ‘s character weeps after having too much to drink…
Recent Deaths 3/12/24
Edna Irene Cope, 93, of Fredonia, N.Y., died Feb. 27, 2024. Richard “Rick” Bond, 79, of Rimersburg, died March 8, 2024. William A. “Bill” Neely,…
Palestinians begin Ramadan with hunger worsening, no end in sight to war
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians began fasting for Ramadan on Monday as the Muslim holy month arrived with cease-fire talks at a standstill, hunger…
McDavid has goal, 2 assists and Oilers cruise past Sidney Crosby and Pens 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor McDavid versus Sidney Crosby used to make the hockey world come to a standstill and watch. Not so much these days….
‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards…