LA Opera declines details on Placido Domingo investigation
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Los Angeles Opera has declined to release any details of its promised investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against opera…
Meeting on environment planned
From staff reports A town-hall meeting addressing concerns about the environment – “Protecting Our Pennsylvania Wilds” – will be held Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7…
Portland, Oregon, awaits right-wing rally, counter protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than two dozen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Federal Protective Service, were in…
Newman hits RBI single in 9th, lifts Pirates past Cubs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman felt the entire crowd on his side when he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning of a tie…
‘Easy Rider’ star, 1960s swashbuckler Peter Fonda dies at 79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Peter Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right after both writing…
Forest commissioners amend hotel tax to add online bookings
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Thursday extended the county hotel tax to include online bookings for overnight lodging. Commissioners unanimously approved…
N. Korea fires more projectiles, rules out talks with South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday bluntly criticized South Korean President Moon Jae-in for continuing to hold military exercises with the U.S….
Steelers mourning Darryl Drake’s death as training camp ends
LATROBE (AP) — The unofficial credo as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff for Darryl Drake this season was, “Shut out the noise,” quarterback…
Arlo Guthrie sings as Woodstock fans flock to concert site
BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — Tie-dyed pilgrims and white-haired Woodstock festival veterans converged at the generation-defining site to celebrate its 50th anniversary, while Arlo Guthrie came…
Pet of the day 8/15/19
Bran is a sweet male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Bran can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Clarion football will have 2 home fields this year
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Area High School football team will have two home fields this year. Tuesday evening, the Clarion School Board…
Clarion River cleanup scheduled Sept. 7
From staff reports Clarion Conservation District, Pale Whale Canoe Fleet and their partners are planning a Clarion River cleanup event to celebrate the waterway being…
Philadelphia gunman identified after hourslong standoff
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An hourslong standoff where a gunman shot at police, wounding six of them, as he was barricaded inside a Philadelphia home somehow…
Pirates’ Taillon has elbow surgery, will miss 2020 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fresh off his first full season in the majors, Jameson Taillon seemed to be on the brink of big things for the…
Review: Tweens invade the raunchy teen comedy in ‘Good Boys’
The Associated Press The 12-year-old protagonists of “Good Boys” have mastered the use of lingo like “lit” and “burn,” but they are foggier on just…
Recent Deaths 8/15/19
Dessie Yvonne Tiley, 84, of Clarion, died Aug. 11, 2019. Anne (Mittereder) Hamilton, 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Sigel, died Aug. 9, 2019. …
Pet of the day 8/14/19
Bullet is a 2 year old, male, Black Mouth Cur/Redbone Coonhound mix surrendered to the rescue when his owner lost their home. He reportedly lived…
Clarion group to perform in fundraiser for Sawmill
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Performing artists from three local organizations, including from Clarion, are banding together this week to support the Verna Leith Theater…
Forest students to receive free breakfasts, lunches
From staff reports Forest Area School District has qualified for the Community Eligibility Program through its child nutrition program for both East Forest and West…
Treasury yields invert, warning of possible recession
NEW YORK (AP) — An economic alarm bell has sounded in the U.S., sending warnings of a possible recession ahead. Yields on 2-year and 10-year…