Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds reliever Mychal Givens has been around long enough to understand the rhythms of a season. Funks happen. What defines a…
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‘Jeopardy!’ hosts: Bialik, Ken Jennings will finish 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021. Sony Pictures Television announced the plan…
Clarion County wants more info for comprehensive plan
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The favorite place in Clarion County is the county’s park near Shippenville, according to a survey conducted as part of…
Brady Tunnel project could be done by late next year
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer If everything falls into place, work in the Brady Tunnel could be completed by late 2022 or early 2023, according…
GOP lawmakers vote for subpoena seeking voter information
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in the Pennsylvania Senate prepared Wednesday to test how far they can go in pursuing what the GOP calls a “forensic…
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the…
Review: Drag queen dreams in ‘Talking About Jamie’
The Associated Press “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” a predictable and glossy “Billy Elliot”-like musical of British working-class aspiration that’s nevertheless a joy, is the kind of…
Recent Deaths 9/16/21
Doris Evelyn McNaughton, 92, of Clarion, died Sept. 12, 2021. Mary Louise Banner, 89, of Shippenville, died Sept. 12, 2021. Norma M. Burns, 85, of…
Clarion commissioners extend county’s COVID disaster declaration again
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously extended the county’s COVID-19 disaster declaration through the end of the year. The county…
ALF organizers have options in case Main Street is unavailable
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Although Tracy Becker, executive director of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, said “all systems are…
Justice Department seeks order against Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal court in Texas to stop the enforcement of a new state law that bans most…
Miley struggles, Reds’ skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to…
Norm Macdonald remembered as hilarious and unique
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Norm Macdonald, who died of cancer Tuesday at age 61. “I am absolutely devastated about Norm…
State releases data on ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases
The Associated Press Pennsylvania residents who are unvaccinated against the coronavirus were far more likely to contract COVID-19, become hospitalized and die than those who…
C-L board member faces DUI charge
From staff reports A member of the Clarion-Limestone School Board faces an Oct. 19 preliminary hearing on charges he was driving under the influence of…
Clarion University, Primary Health host vaccination clinic
From staff reports Clarion University, in partnership with The Primary Health Network, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 23…
Ex-cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights face arraignment
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday at…
Nicholas, now tropical storm, dumps rain along Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas hit the Texas coast early Tuesday as a hurricane and dumped more than a foot (30.5 centimeters) of rain…
Free rides take $104M toll on Pennsylvania Turnpike finances
CARLISLE (AP) — More than $104 million in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls went uncollected last year as the agency fully converted to all-electronic tolling, with the…
‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season
NEW YORK (AP) — If you can remember the price of a 30-ounce jar of mayonnaise, what an Armani purse goes for and how much…