Slow-moving superload to move through area today
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists that starting this morning at 9, a superload being transported from Allegheny County is…
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‘Opportunity in the Arts’ scheduled Monday
From staff reports Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts and the United Way of Clarion County will host “Opportunity in the Arts” at 6 p.m. Monday…
Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal goes to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President…
Study: Teachers leaving their jobs at accelerating rate in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers and a…
Reynolds’ 3 RBIs, great catch lead Pirates over Giants 9-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San…
Review: Sweeney is brilliant in ‘Reality,’ based on true story of NSA whistleblower
The Associated Press “Reality,” a new movie starring Sydney Sweeney, is largely set in one empty room. There is nothing on the walls. There are…
Recent Deaths 6/1/23
Betty J. Confer, 82, of Brookville, died May 27, 2023. Debra Jean Hollis, 64, of Clarion, died May 28, 2023. Nancy Jean (Dougherty) Brocious, 86,…
Jefferson County History Center announces Military Collectibles show speakers
From staff reports The Jefferson County History Center will host several programs on specialized topics at the upcoming Military Collectibles show from 9 a.m. to…
Redbank Historical Society to host mining presentation
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society will host a presentation about the New Bethlehem area’s coal mining and coke production heritage at 6:30…
Trump’s legal team, Manhattan prosecutors spar over where he will stand trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are…
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue defendant admit he carried out deadliest US antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robert Bowers carried out the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history when he killed 11 people and injured seven others by storming…
Joe homers against former team as Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Joe homered against his former team and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a…
Join Clarion for the 2023 summer fest
From staff reports Get ready for an unforgettable summer as “Clarion Summer Fest” comes to town. This exciting event spans three event-packed weekends, kicking off…
Second Job Fair slated for June 7
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, PA CareerLink, and the Clarion Mall know how urgently businesses are seeking employees and/or…
Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the…
Pirates’ Suwinski joins Bonds with 2 McCovey Cove homers in game
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into San Francisco Bay on Monday during a 14-4 loss to San Francisco on…
Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The federal jury trial of the suspect in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack is scheduled to get underway Tuesday morning, four and…
‘The Little Mermaid’ makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “ The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. Disney’s live-action remake of…
Recent Deaths 5/30/23
Wanda J. Henderson, 78, of Knox, died May 22, 2023. Judy P. Grimm, 82, of Shippenville, died May 24, 2023. Shirley R. Kerr, 92, of…
Clarion event will say ‘thank you’ to firefighters
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Back in April, the Clarion community in April was reeling from the loss of the 140-year-old Hahne building to fire….