Crosby reaches 1,000 assists, Karlsson nets winner as Pens boost playoff odds by edging Detroit 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is too consumed with the moment to think about the history he’s making. Too focused on trying to will the…
Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’, announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to…
Plans to be displayed virtually for Sligo bridge project
From staff reports PennDOT is inviting the public to view plans for a replacement of the bridge carrying Route 68 over Little Licking Creek in…
C-L student takes top honors in art contest sponsored by U.S. House
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Archie, a dog owned by Clarion-Limestone High School freshman Emma Zacherl, has made the leap from C-L to the halls…
Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or…
Japanese PM Kishida to address Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad
WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will head to Capitol Hill on Thursday for an address to U.S. lawmakers meant to underscore the…
Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Margot Robbie has her sights on another toy. The “Barbie” producer and star is making a Monopoly movie, with Hasbro and…
Recent Deaths 4/11/24
James “Jim” Edward Hager, 94, of Shippenville and Spring Hill, Fla., died April 6, 2024. Melvin D. Ashbaugh, 77, of Knox, died April 7, 2024….
Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
The Associated Press The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce…
Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh…
Review: In Alex Garland’s potent ‘Civil War,’ journalists are America’s last hope
The Associated Press The United States is crumbling in Alex Garland’s sharp new film “Civil War,” a bellowing and haunting big screen experience. The country…
Mechanistic Brewing Co. celebrating fifth anniversary
From staff reports Mechanistic Brewing Co., a leading craft brewery in Clarion, has announced its fifth-anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 4, from 4 p.m. to…
Rimersburg Lions holding blood drive/eye screening
From staff reports The Rimersburg Lions Club will be sponsoring their annual spring American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from noon…
McCabe scores in OT, Matthews gets No. 65 as Maple Leafs beat Penguins 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Jake McCabe scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Auston Matthews…
Reynolds hits 100th career homer as Pirates beat Tigers 7-4 for 3rd straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds began the season knowing he was two home runs shy of 100 in his career. The Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder…
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600M in settlement related to train derailment in eastern Ohio
The Associated Press Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023…
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday’s celestial sensation —…
Henderson’s wild throw on potential game-ending double play gives Pirates 3-2 win over Orioles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a diving stop near second base on Edward Oliveras’ grounder in a try for a game-ending…
‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at…
State House candidates tackle issues at forum
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The four Republican candidates for the 63rd District seat had an opportunity to share their views March 29 in a…