Clarion church to distribute food Thursday
From staff reports First Presbyterian Church of Clarion will distribute food and other items from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, while supplies last. Food items…
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Taliban allowing ‘safe passage’ from Kabul in US airlift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban have agreed to allow “safe passage” from Afghanistan for civilians struggling to join a U.S.-directed airlift from the capital, President…
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past…
Review: Rebecca Hall shines in eerie ‘The Night House’
The Associated Press Rebecca Hall occupies nearly every fame of the elegant psychological thriller “The Night House” and you still leave wanting more of her…
I-80 bridge projects won’t begin until 2023
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Construction on the Canoe Creek Bridge along Interstate 80 in Clarion County and the North Fork Bridge in Jefferson County…
TDP hosts paranormal event
From staff reports Taylor Diversion Programs is hosting a program called “Things That Go Bump in the Forest” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,…
Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden rejected blame for chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to U.S. military planes in Kabul in a desperate…
Pennsylvania to offer weekly COVID-19 testing for schools
The Associated Press Pennsylvania will offer voluntary COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools, state health and education officials announced Monday, promoting the effort as a way…
Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple of newcomers helped produce a fourth straight victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home…
Kidman leads ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ on quite a trip
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune in to catch “Nine Perfect Strangers” and you’ll find drama and suspense. But underneath the hood you might also see…
Recent Deaths 8/17/21
Charles J. Pineno, 77, of Marco Island, Florida, died Aug. 8, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for…
Clarion Univ. Talent Search gets 5-year, $2.3 million grant
From staff reports Clarion University’s TRIO Talent Search has been awarded a five-year grant through the U.S. Department of Education. Disbursed in annual installments of…
Quake injured wait for help as new disaster overwhelms Haiti
LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — Under Haiti’s burning heat, Jennie Auguste lies with a lost, thousand-yard stare on a flimsy foam mattress placed on an…
Concerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. That warning comes…
Adames scores twice as Brewers take series from Pirates, 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames scored twice, Christian Yelich had two hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday. Adames…
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
NEW YORK (AP) — “Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the…
Forest looks at emergency response upgrades
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday discussed various aspects of the county’s emergency response, including digital radios and preparations for next…
Several factors affect start of I-80 work
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Construction on the Canoe Creek Bridge on Interstate 80 in Clarion County and the North Fork Bridge in Jefferson County…
Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again
MIAMI (AP) — A young mother had just celebrated her first wedding anniversary and was one of six members of a Jacksonville church to die…
Ashby, Brewers beat Pirates 6-0 to split doubleheader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat…