Clarion sheriff’s office intern wants to become state trooper
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion University senior Valarie Mayhew says she had a life-altering experience back in fifth grade. “There was a career day…
Blood drive set for Aug. 11 in Clarion
From staff reports Community Blood Bank is holding a blood drive from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at UPMC Clarion Community Medicine…
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs…
Dobnak shines in homecoming, Twins top reeling Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Randy Dobnak grew up in the Pittsburgh suburbs making regular pilgrimages to PNC Park. When he walked over the Roberto Clemente Bridge…
Ren, Stimpy to make TV comeback in new Comedy Central show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The brazen humor of “The Ren & Stimpy Show” will be revisited in a new Comedy Central version of the animated…
Recent Deaths 8/6/20
Harry N. Billotte, 77, of Sligo, died Aug. 3, 2020. Rhoda A. Bish, 98, of New Bethlehem, formerly of Seminole, died Aug. 3, 2020. Mary…
Clarion officials worried about possible sizable loss of 911 funds
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County could lose a quarter of its 911 funding if a new funding formula is approved by the Pennsylvania…
Union plans in-school learning as main option
From staff reports Union School District has announced that if Clarion County remains in Gov. Tom Wolf’s green phase, district students will be brought back…
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut confronted a scene of utter devastation Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across the…
Aye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Pens, Oilers spark
TORONTO (AP) — The C’s have it: Crosby and Connor, that is. It didn’t take long for the two captains — Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and…
‘Who’s the Boss?’ gets reboot with Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A brand new life is ahead for the vintage sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” and its devoted fans. Tony Danza and Alyssa…
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BHS Clarion announces plans for former Barnes Center
From staff reports Butler Health System and its local facility, Clarion Hospital, has purchased the property formerly known as the Barnes Center from the Clarion…
No new virus cases reported from tri-county
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced the tri-county area reported no new COVID-19 cases. Venango County remains at 62 total…
‘A line in the sand’: Both sides dig in on virus relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiators on a huge coronavirus relief bill reported slight progress after talks resumed in the Capitol, with issues like food for the…
Crosby leads Penguins past Canadiens 3-1; Series tied 1-1
TORONTO (AP) — Any remnants of the Montreal Canadiens’ feel-good glow from their series-opening overtime win over Pittsburgh were quickly dashed Monday night. The fifth-seeded…
Lucky No.7: Taylor Swift nabs 7th No.1 album with ‘folklore’
NEW YORK (AP) — To no one’s surprise, Taylor Swift’s surprise album “folklore” is dominating the music charts. Swift’s eighth album debuted at No. 1…
Recent Deaths 8/4/20
Della Marie Rodgers died July 28, 2020. Darla Brown, 56, of Clarion, died July 31, 2020. Dean L. Hetrick, 85, of New Bethlehem, died July…
Tri-county reports no new COVID-19 cases on Sunday
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced the tri-county area reported no new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, but Clarion County added one new…
Meteor shower watch to be held at Cook Forest
From staff reports Cook Forest State Park is inviting people to learn about constellations and watch the Perseid meteors annual show at 9:15 p.m. on…
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