‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities
The Associated Press Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it…
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3 Clarion County projects get funding
From staff reports Three local infrastructure projects will share $1.3 million in state grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The state grants will benefit…
Forest County Courthouse closed due to positive virus test
From staff reports The Forest County Courthouse will be closed until next Monday as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. County Commissioner Bob Snyder said the…
Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a public backlash over mail disruptions, the Trump administration scrambled to respond as the House prepared an emergency vote to halt…
PIAA official: ‘Fairly comfortable’ fall sports can proceed
The Associated Press The governing body for Pennsylvania interscholastic sports signaled again Monday that it’s seriously considering moving ahead with the fall season despite the…
2 men charged in ’02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of…
Recent Deaths 8/18/20
Gifford Paul Smith, 79, of Erie, died Aug. 6, 2020. Linda L. Burford, 66, of Clarion, died Aug. 12, 2020. Donna Jean Gray, 87, of…
Clarion Co. reports 5 new coronavirus cases over weekend
From staff reports Clarion County now has 89 cases (82 confirmed and seven probable). According to the state, Venango County on Sunday subtracted a confirmed…
Kiosks will enhance safety in Clarion County buildings
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Visitors to Clarion County’s public buildings will be a bit safer after the county purchased 10 temperature verification kiosks. The…
Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on Postal bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political…
An Andretti wins 1st Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marco Andretti was 2 months old the last time his venerable racing family led the field to green at the Indianapolis 500….
Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Crown” has found its Princess Diana. Elizabeth Debicki will play the Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of…
Massive effort to put out blaze
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Weary firefighters returned Friday morning to the scene of the massive blaze that destroyed Seneca Hardwood Lumber Co. in Rockland…
Portland police declare riot, push protesters from building
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A riot was declared in Oregon’s biggest city as protesters demonstrated outside a law enforcement building early Sunday, continuing a nightly…
Reds player tests positive, 2 games with Pirates postponed
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds became the third Major League Baseball team to have games called off because one of its players tested positive…
Coronavirus upends conventions, changes TV coverage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Democratic and Republican conventions will lack for crowds but not television coverage. The standard political gatherings that were to unfold…
Clarion special education program earns reaccreditation
From staff reports Clarion University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services has been notified its Master of Science in Special Education reading specialist program…
Post Office warns states across US about mail voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is warning states coast to coast that it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November…
Gray fans 10, Winker homers twice as Reds beat Pirates 8-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jesse Winker had his first career two homer game and Sonny Gray continued his torrid strikeout pace as the Cincinnati Reds broke…
More than 700 fans expected to attend pared-down Elvis vigil
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — More than 700 fans of Elvis Presley have reserved spots to attend the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of rock ’n’…