Tri-county reports 2 deaths, 109 cases over past week
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced the tri-county area reported 109 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional virus-related deaths over the…
NASA’s Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the…
Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Moran hit an early three-run homer, then had an RBI double in the 10th inning that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over…
Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won the most awards of the night, including…
Route 68 project will displace about 50 properties
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has unveiled preliminary plans for widening and realigning State Route 68 from Trout…
Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defense
The Associated Press The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words…
Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Evan Rodrigues was so focused on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ late-season push to win the East Division title the forward didn’t realize…
Anderson’s arm, Bradley’s bat lead Brewers over Pirates 7-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brett Anderson pitched seven effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers built a big lead early and breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1…
Celebrities make a stand for COVID vaccines on TV special
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and a slew of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Jennifer Hudson and Lin-Manuel Miranda are…
Funeral to praise Philip’s ‘courage’ and support for queen
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both…
Cicadas expected to be fish ‘filet mignon’ in Pennsylvania
ERIE (AP) — Anglers are expecting a fisherman’s paradise toward the end of May in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Brood X cicadas are expected to emerge…
Brubaker pitches Pirates past Brewers 6-1 in series opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) — JT Brubaker struck out eight in six impressive innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their recent surge by beating the Milwaukee Brewers…
Keith Urban, Mickey Guyton have chemistry as ACM hosts
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards will host a very special crowd who will finally get to see live music…
Ballot questions focus of LWV forum
From staff reports In the May 18 Pennsylvania Municipal Primary Election, voters in all Pennsylvania districts, including registered Independents, will vote on three ballot questions…
Clarion council intends to open pool
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council is committed to opening the public pool along Liberty Street this summer, even though the…
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before apparently taking his own life in a late-night attack at a FedEx…
Giroux, Couturier score in shootout as Flyers edge Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier scored in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Thursday. Giroux and…
Gucci heirs worry over family depiction in Ridley Scott film
MILAN (AP) — The great-grandchildren of Guccio Gucci, who founded the luxury fashion house that bears his name a century ago in Florence, are appealing…
Commissioners go on record with opposition to tolling
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners have put their opposition to the proposed tolling of interstate bridges on the record. A resolution adopted…
Rotary Auction moves online, runs five days
From staff reports The Clarion Rotary Club is gearing up for the 41st year of its annual community auction, this year utilizing an online bidding…