Toomey tours Brookville plant as he swings through region
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey stopped in Brookville on Tuesday to tour the Miller Fabrication Solutions facility. During his visit, the…
Wolf renews coronavirus disaster declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that he has renewed a 90-day disaster declaration, now for a second time, after he originally signed…
Happ spoils Hayes’ debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes fit just about everything he could into his major league debut. The third base prospect hit a tying homer for…
‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin to ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The Associated Press Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to “Dancing With the Stars.” The reality TV star who became a…
‘Not One More’ drawing attention to addiction problem
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor People passing by the Clarion County Courthouse this week might notice the approximately 70 purple wooden crosses positioned…
Photo contest to focus on trails
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will sponsor the “Trail Less Traveled Photo Contest,” which will run through November. Finalists’ photos will…
Pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities…
Arcia’s pinch hit in 8th lifts Brewers over Pirates 6-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Orlando Arcia’s pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as the Milwaukee Brewers slipped past…
Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens
ROME (AP) — Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major…
Recent Deaths 9/1/20
Myrna L. Bailey, 84, of Tionesta, died Aug. 27, 2020. Eunice L. Bowser, 87, of Rimersburg, died Aug. 26, 2020. Katherine Marie Drenning, 67, of…
Clarion County reports additional coronavirus case
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Sunday announced Clarion County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19, raising the county’s total to…
Wildfires again threaten business in California wine country
HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — With an early harvest already underway, a wildfire a few miles west of John Bucher’s ranch added new urgency to getting…
Bell, Polanco homer off Woodruff as Pirates beat Brewers 5-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Josh Bell has joked for years during batting practice at Miller Park about hitting the promotional vehicle parked well…
Gaga’s masks, Weeknd’s advocacy and more top VMAs moments
The Associated Press The MTV Video Music Awards got a little creative trying to put on a somewhat live awards show from New York City in…
Welsh: Drug dealers ‘on notice’
From staff reports Clarion County District Attorney Drew Welsh believes the conviction and sentencing of Spencer Rudolph and Aaron Johnson have placed drug dealers “on…
Too risky? Fed pressed to expand aid to some businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy still in the pandemic’s grip, the Federal Reserve is facing a decision on whether to stretch an emergency lending…
NHL playoffs return after 2-day break for protests
The Associated Press The NHL playoffs took a two-day break to protest racial injustice, the latest twist in an unprecedented, pandemic-halted season. Now it’s back…
Fans hope Marvel comic book improves Native representation
The Associated Press Past portrayals of Native American or Indigenous comic book superheroes would often follow the same checklist — mystical powers, an ability to…
Historical society receives Reeve grant
From staff reports Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $16,613 as part of the Christopher and Dana…
Teen accused of killing 2 thrust into debate over protests
ANTIOCH, Ill. (AP) — A white 17-year-old who says he went to protests in Wisconsin to protect businesses and people has become a flashpoint in…