Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain – and now national action
The Associated Press In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had…
Steelers’ Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is well-versed in the sometimes messy optics associated with taking a stand against social injustice. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end…
‘Into the Wild’ bus removed from Alaska backcountry
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was…
Two Lucinda residents killed in Ohio crash
From staff reports A Lucinda man and woman were fatally injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday in Girard City, Ohio. Donald Snyder, 71, was driving…
Second Harvest Food Bank amplifies local effort
From staff reports The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania continues to amplify its efforts in Clarion County to provide hunger relief during the…
High court to decide lawsuit seeking end to disaster order
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Wednesday granted the Democratic governor’s request and took over a lawsuit by legislative Republicans that could end his…
Review: ‘Babyteeth’ is a sick teen in love flick with a bite
The Associated Press “Babyteeth” is guaranteed to get under your skin. This refreshingly original Australian indie about a terminally ill teen who falls in love…
Recent Deaths 6/18/20
Larry James Benetti, 85, of Knox, died June 14, 2020. Pauline Wolbert Miller died June 10, 2020. Benjamin John Strickenberger, 81, of Oil City, died…
‘Riot’ spray painted at hotel
Clarion Twp. crash
Clarion officials optimistic about virus relief grant
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners announced Tuesday the county expects to receive a $3,477,000 COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant from the Pennsylvania…
Hunting licenses available Monday
From staff reports Licenses for the 2020-21 hunting and furtaking seasons go on sale Monday. General hunting licenses and furtaker licenses cost $20.90 for Pennsylvania…
Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of the world
BEIJING (AP) — China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid…
No full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protection
The Associated Press NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered…
’30 Rock’ cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and other “30 Rock” stars are reuniting for a corporate cause: to promote the shows…
Butler Health System layoffs announced
From staff reports Butler Health System on Monday announced the layoffs of 57 positions and 10 furloughed positions. According to a BHS news release, positions…
Clarion 4H hosts virtual pet show
From staff reports Do you have a cute pet that you want to show off? Then you may want to consider entering your pet in…
Big win for LGBT rights but fight’s not over in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday will extend legal protection to gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination at certain workplaces across…
Commissioner Rob Manfred says baseball season in jeopardy
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there might be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams…
Warner Bros to hold massive virtual event for DC Comics fans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comic-Con may be canceled this year, but Warner Bros. will convene a 24-hour virtual gathering of the biggest names in the…
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