Clarion honors Russell Bartley
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Veteran firefighter Russell Bartley answered his last fire call around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22 in Clarion as his…
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Some Clarion students on campus even though classes are online
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion University students returned to a very different campus last week – a virtual campus. The majority of the classes…
Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on…
Steelers’ Fitzpatrick looks to build on 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is just fine with how 2019 turned out, thanks for asking. So forgive the Pittsburgh Steelers safety for not demanding…
First lady opens student art exhibit on women’s suffrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday marked the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with an art exhibit based on works…
Recent Deaths 8/25/20
Barbara Ann Reed, 77, of Fisher, died Aug. 17, 2020. Deborah K. Smith, 64, of Fisher, died Aug. 16, 2020. Pheroby I. Walter, 70, of…
Portions of region enter moderate drought
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Portions of the tri-county area are now in a moderate drought, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. “That…
Changing weather prompts more fire fears in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An unwelcome change in the weather, with higher winds, temperatures and lightning that threatens to spark new wildfires was coming Sunday…
Offense breaks out as Pirates rip Brewers 12-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton has made it a point to keep reminding Gregory Polanco of all the little things the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder…
Statue of lauded rocker Chris Cornell vandalized in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A life-sized statue of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been vandalized outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. Museum officials told The…
New face masks edict draws ire in Keystone School District
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion County’s public schools have been developing, reviewing, revising and revising again their health and safety plans in…
Strattanville Homecoming planned next month
From staff reports The annual Strattanville Homecoming celebration will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11-13. A scaled-back version of the annual celebration will include…
2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical stormjs advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping…
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl’s long climb back to the starting rotation is complete. Kuhl pitched five effective innings for his first win in more…
Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols
The Associated Press As movie theaters come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out…
Clarion County reports virus death
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday announced Clarion County has reported its third coronavirus-related death, and that the county has one…
State Ag Department ‘looking into’ events at Clarion fair
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is “looking into” events at the 2020 Clarion County Fair where social distancing…
San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people were under orders to evacuate in regions surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday as some 30 wildfires…
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to…
‘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…