North Korea demands return of cargo ship seized by US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday called the U.S. seizure of a North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports a…
Escobar, Walker go deep, Diamondbacks roll past Pirates 9-3
PHOENIX (AP) — After a three-game losing streak in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came up empty too often with opportunities to drive in more runs,…
Hard-hit Pennsylvania to sue drugmaker over opioid epidemic
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The attorney general of Pennsylvania says he’s filing a lawsuit accusing a pharmaceutical giant of fueling the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Josh…
Cannes Film festival set to open with zombie comedy
CANNES, France (AP) — The 72nd Cannes Film Festival is set to open Tuesday with the premiere of Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy “The Dead Don’t…
Recent Deaths 5/14/19
Carol Ann Anthony, 71, of Rimersburg, died May 11, 2019. Catherine Elsie Castner “Cass” English, 65, formerly of Corsica, died Feb. 11, 2019. William R….
Pet of the day 5/13/19
Name: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hazel can be found at Venango County Humane…
Farmers market program set in Clarion County
From staff reports The farmers market nutrition program for senior citizens will be available through the Clarion Area Agency on Aging. The FMNP program, funded…
Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were targeted in “sabotage operations” off the coast of the…
Bell has 5 RBIs, Pirates take 3rd straight from Cards, 10-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Bell put on a show for his mom on Mother’s Day. With his mother Myrtle in the stands at Busch…
NBC bets on comedy next year, ‘This Is Us” for years to come
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC didn’t invoke its “must-see TV” 20th-century marketing slogan in announcing a renewed emphasis on sitcoms next season, but it could…
Clarion Co. moves closer to full roster of caseworkers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County is working its way to a full complement of Children and Youth Services caseworkers. County commissioners said Tuesday…
More ‘heartbeat’ abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest
The Associated Press If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion…
Lyles overcomes high pitch count, Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Lyles had to change his plan on the fly. Lyles overcame a 30-pitch first inning to combine with four relievers…
Alongside Cannes mainstays, fresh faces try to stand out
The Associated Press Mati Diop only realized long after her Dakar-set “Atlantics” had been selected to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival that she had…
Delays in inmate transports costly for Clarion taxpayers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer This week, Clarion County sent six inmates to the state correctional system with more to follow. But getting the inmates…
Clarion names new dean for arts-sciences college
From staff reports Laura Delbrugge will serve as Clarion University’s next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1. “We are excited…
‘Run, Hide, Fight’ mindset making way into US schools
BALTIMORE (AP) — The actions of students who died tackling gunmen at two U.S. campuses a week apart have been hailed as heroic. At a…
Frazier, Williams lead Pirates to 2-1 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Trevor Williams didn’t have his prettiest outing, but he’ll take it. Adam Frazier opened the game with a homer, Starling Marte…
3 production companies boycott Georgia after abortion ban
ATLANTA (AP) — Executives from three production companies say they won’t film in Georgia because of the state’s “heartbeat” abortion ban. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports they include…
PA plans day of kind acts to honor Mister Rogers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Residents of Fred Rogers’ home state of Pennsylvania will be encouraged to exhibit acts of kindness in honor of the beloved PBS…