Polanco homers among 3 hits, Pittsburgh beats Minnesota 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and had three hits, Clay Holmes and the bullpen held down the scuffling Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed…
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Jarry, Guentzel lead Penguins past Bruins, 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan wants his highly skilled team to find a comfort level in playing low-scoring, one-goal games as the…
‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars
The Associated Press Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy…
Communications towers addressed at Clarion hearing
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners addressed problems with “vertical real estate” (communication towers) at a public meeting Thursday. A proposed ordinance would…
With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on…
Crosby, Rust score as Penguins defeat Devils 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored their 20th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils…
Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Perez had three hits and three RBIs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday….
Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car…
Clarion planners discuss solar, wind energy systems
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A nonresidential solar energy systems ordinance and non-residential wind energy systems ordinance were discussed at this week’s Clarion County Planning…
North Clarion robotics team finishes first in VEX event
Four students from North Clarion High School earned first place at the Western Pennsylvania VEX virtual robotics competition held April 17. The team of Kolten…
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week’s climate summit. But there’s still a long way…
Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.A. Happ was skipped in his previous turn in Minnesota’s rotation, when virus protocols prompted postponements of three straight games for the…
Anthony Bourdain documentary ‘Roadrunner’ set for summer
The Associated Press A documentary about the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is coming to theaters this summer. Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville,…
Keystone appoints interim superintendent
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer Keystone School Board restructured the district’s administration this week and appointed elementary school principal Mike McCormick as interim/acting superintendent….
SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than…
Crosby, Rust lead Penguins past Devils 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t happy with the way they finished Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils. Team captain Sidney Crosby…
Is this an ‘Asterisk Oscars’ or a sign of things to come?
The Associated Press In 93 years of existence, the Oscars have been postponed by shootings — the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the…
$1.5 million state grant will help fund Knox water line project
From staff reports More than $1.5 million in state funding will help fund a water line replacement project in Knox Borough. The project will replace…
Elmo Bridge project slated to start May 3
From staff reports Construction work on the Elmo Bridge along Route 322 in Ashland Township, Clarion County, will begin Monday, May 3. This project includes…
At ‘moment of peril,’ Biden opens global summit on climate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring that the United States and other big economies must “get this done,” President Joe Biden opened a global climate summit Thursday…