Proposed Clarion Borough ‘tiny houses’ can be larger
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The proposed “Tiny House” project in Clarion Borough just got a little bigger. The Clarion County Planning Commission this week…
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Iran tanker seizure linked to earlier act by UK marines
LONDON (AP) — Taken on its own, Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz may seem like a brazen act…
Harper, Haseley help Phillies beat Pirates 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Although Bryce Harper had the tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, it was Jean Segura’s lengthy at-bat in the following inning…
Swedish PM to Trump: A$AP Rocky won’t get special treatment
BERLIN (AP) — Sweden’s prime minister says he would be glad to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump about rapper A$AP Rocky’s detention but he…
Inmate facing 173 charges for threatening ex-girlfriend
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An inmate at the SCI Forest state prison is facing more than 170 charges for sending “hundreds” of threatening letters…
Knox council considers police Facebook page
By BRETT KRIEBEL Clarion News writer Looking to better connect with the community, Knox Borough Council this month discussed the idea of creating a Facebook…
US heat wave just warming up for long, scorching weekend
DETROIT (AP) — The heat wave that has been roasting much of the U.S. in recent days is just getting warmed up, with temperatures expected…
Goldschmidt’s 3-run homer lifts Cardinals over Pirates 6-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt was looking for a single. He ended up getting a whole lot more. Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead, three-run homer…
‘It: Chapter Two’ cast talks intense shoot at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “It: Chapter Two” is not taking it easy on the grown losers’ club if the new trailer is any indication, and…
Recent Deaths 7/18/19
Joann Kline, 84, of Rimersburg, died July 16, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day or…
Man gets state prison term in rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The co-founder of a behavioral health center in Brookville has been sentenced to serve at least 21 years in state…
Senior citizens expo to be held in Clarion
From staff reports An expo designed to inform senior citizens about a variety of services available to them will be held Aug. 2, from 10…
Pennsylvania turnpike tolls to rise 6% next year
HARRISBURG (AP) — Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be going up 6% next year for both E-ZPass users and cash customers. Turnpike officials announced…
Pirates score twice in the ninth, beat Cardinals 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colin Moran wanted to hit the ball hard, and in the air, with two on in the ninth inning of a…
25 years later, ‘The Lion King’ roars again
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was just a few months ago that director Jon Favreau was sitting in a scoring session with composer Hans Zimmer…
Man facing indecent assault charges in Clarion County
From staff reports A Greenville man is facing felony charges that accuse him of sexually assaulting a woman at a Clarion County campground over the…
PJ’s market thriving in Fryburg
By SAMANTHA BEAL Clarion News writer PJ’s Country Market in Fryburg is owned by Peter and Judy Ackermann the “P” and the “J,” respectively who…
Conservancy plans Allegheny River cleanup
From staff reports The Allegheny Valley Conservancy is planning its 2019 Allegheny River cleanup and is looking for volunteers to help. The conservancy and its…
Trump abortion rule seen as blow against Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women for abortions immediately, the Trump administration says, declaring it will begin enforcing a new…
Mikolas, O’Neill lead Cardinals to 7-0 win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas scuffled in the first half of the season and wanted a fresh start after the All-Star game. His got…