Seneca Rocks will host Big Sit’ birding event May 4
From staff reports How many birds can a team identify in one day, while staying within a 17 foot diameter circle? That’s the challenge of…
April 2024
Clarion church to distribute food bags
From staff reports The Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food bags at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, while supplies last. Numbers for bags will…
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without a deal’ as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds…
Nevin homers in 2nd straight game, A’s beat Pirates 5-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Nevin homered for the second straight game and the Oakland Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night. Nevin…
This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’
The Associated Press John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people:…
Recent Deaths 4/30/24
Steve Edward Brown, 47, of Beaver, formerly of Knox, died April 26, 2024. Alice L. Muir, 82, of Shippenville, died April 24, 2024. Cory R….
Several Clarion County highway projects in works
From staff reports PennDOT and Gov. Josh Shapiro have announced several highway projects that are anticipated to start or have already started this year in…
Preparations underway for Mayfest
From staff reports Changes are in store for this year’s Mayfest events in the Fryburg and Marble area set for Memorial Day weekend, May 24…
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an…
Estrada, Yastrzemski hit back-to-back homers to lead Giants past Pirates, 3-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada and Mike Yastrzemski hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning, and rookie right-hander Keaton Winn had another strong…
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
The Associated Press The sexy tennis drama “Challengers” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday….
Clarion panel opens courthouse bids, OKs pay hikes
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners opened bids Thursday for the renovation of the county courthouse and gave pay raises to selected county…
Autism Tough aims to convey constant flow of information
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Unseasonably cool weather and a little snow did not deter dozens of people from attending the second annual Autism Walk…
Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action
NEW YORK (AP) — From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to…
Reynolds, Hayes hit back-to-back homers in 10th, Pirates beat Giants 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Ke’Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates outlast the San Francisco…
A-C Valley, Forest students get close look at driving dangers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer One person was killed and two others injured in a two-car, head-on collision Friday morning in the parking lot of…
Claron Cheers and Beers Walk set Friday
From staff reports The annual Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk is scheduled Friday. About 20 vendors will be participating this year. There are 16 downtown…
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a…
Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh…
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
The Associated Press “Barbenheimer” is a hard act to follow. But as Hollywood enters another summer movie season, armed with fewer superheroes and a landscape…