Clarion University pulls back on ALF participation
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion University will honor its sponsorship commitment to the Autumn Leaf Festival but has canceled several annual events,…
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Clarion jail board hears about proposed video visitation
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Jail Inspection Board learned details Thursday about a proposed video visitation system, but those details weren’t available…
Pennsylvania to extend eviction moratorium to Aug. 31
The Associated Press Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday extended a statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31, saying renters need more breathing room…
Polanco’s push; Pirates RF ready to shake injury bug in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The tools are there. They always have been from the moment Gregory Polanco crashed into the big leagues six years ago as…
Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album
The Associated Press The Rolling Stones will release a new version of their 1973 album “Goats Head Soup” featuring three unheard tracks, including one featuring…
Legion post 66 auxiliary awards scholarships
From staff reports The Craig E. Fleming Post 66 American Legion Auxiliary awarded scholarships to seven Clarion County senior students who are planning to attend…
Tickets available for cheers and beers walk
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry has announced the 10th annual “Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk,” to be held Friday,…
PA holds off on new pandemic restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pittsburgh and the rest of Allegheny County reported a near-record number of new coronavirus infections Wednesday as state health officials expressed concern…
Review: ‘Palm Springs’ serves a time-loop, rom-com cocktail
The Associated Press Well, it’s Groundhog Day at the movies…again. But instead of the icy winter of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the time-loop romantic comedy has been…
Recent Deaths 7/9/20
Scott M. Banner, 62, of Shippenville, died July 6, 2020. Janet W. “Jane” Gamble, 80, of Tionesta, died July 1, 2020. Kirk Jude Krizovich, 57,…
Stray bullet hits sheriff’s vehicle
Ladies mission group members use their talents for those in need
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is a “sweatshop” in Jefferson County, but in this sweatshop the workers are volunteers with smiles on their faces….
Aftercare for ex-foster youths extended to age 23
From staff reports The Department of Human Services on Tuesday announced older Pennsylvania youths exiting the foster-care system are now eligible for aftercare services until…
US notifies UN of withdrawal from WHO
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take…
Pirates’ Keller looks to mesh information, instincts in 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller’s first go-round in the majors was a study in contrasts and a snapshot of where baseball is at in 2020….
After 35 seasons, MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ still going strong
NEW YORK (AP) — Before “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “American Ninja Warrior,” there was MTV’s “The Challenge.” It’s often brought big ratings and memorable…
Facebook groups pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter
CHICAGO (AP) — A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders has…
Review: A master class by Catherine Deneuve in ‘The Truth’
The Associated Press Family may be the great subject of Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, but he doesn’t draw straightforward portraits. In Kore-eda’s hands, family is…
From Three Rivers to PNC Park, Pirates pitcher Musgrove set
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove isn’t trying to make a political statement when the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher dons a mask, but a practical one. Musgrove…
Clarion man pleads guilty to 2 counts in child porn case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Clarion man originally facing 151 felony charges related to child pornography entered a guilty plea Wednesday to two counts…