Local students named to Clarion dean’s list
From staff reports The following students earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average to be named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at…
Ballots, box from 1976 found at Forest Historical Society
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Voters now use electronic means to cast their paper ballots on election day, but in past years paper ballots, wooden…
Cities see protests rage on as Wolf vows changes to policing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Large protests over police treatment of black people arose in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Bethlehem on Thursday, a day before some pandemic-related restrictions…
NHL: Players can start voluntary group workouts next week
The Associated Press The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even…
Ill-considered posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, crisis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A writer from a “Law & Order” spin-off and the play-by-play broadcaster for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings found themselves out of…
Clarion Borough opens offices, extends free parking
From staff reports Clarion Borough Council June 2 lifted its COVID-19 emergency status, re-opening borough buildings to the public while continuing social distancing standards. Council…
Clarion included among virus test sites
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Perkins Road in Clarion is among five “soft launch” sites…
Protests large but peaceful after new charges in Floyd case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Demonstrations across the U.S. to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but mostly without the violence of previous nights on the…
Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be downsized, simplified
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese public is being prepared for the reality of next year’s postponed Olympics, where athletes are likely to face quarantines, spectators…
CMT special focuses on good news work of everyday heroes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars highlighted the heroic work of citizens and communities around the country who were coming together to help each other…
Recent Deaths 6/4/20
Paula Ann Briggs, 41, of Knox, died May 30, 2020. Robert Wayne Levis, 66, of Knox, died June, 1, 2020. Jonathan Winfield Lewis, 60, of…
Clarion County making plans for property auction
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County may finally have an opportunity to clean house. County commissioners said Tuesday at their work session that an…
Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd…
NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home
The Associated Press All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because…
Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of…
Clarion County Career Center holds senior recognition
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center held a drive-by senior recognition program at the school on Wednesday to recognize the 79 seniors from…
State’s disaster food distribution extended
From staff reports The state Department of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating the Disaster Household Distribution program, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program,…
Pennsylvania primary begins despite unrest, pandemic
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will undertake a primary election Tuesday amid civil unrest, a pandemic, the introduction of new voting machines in some counties and…
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic’s zoo to Carole Baskin
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix’s “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic’s…
Recent Deaths 6/2/20
Lindsay M. Bonnett, 39, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Clarion, died May 23, 2020. Betty Jane Murdock, 94, of Howland Township, Ohio, died May 24,…