County announces 2020 recycling events
From staff reports Clarion County has been hosting recycling days for about 20 years, and for the past few years the county has hosted two…
March 2020
Pennsylvania reports state’s 1st coronavirus death
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania reported its first death from the new coronavirus on Wednesday as state officials announced a nearly 40% jump in the number…
Family ties: FB Derek Watt joins brother TJ with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers turned the opening day of free agency into a family reunion for the Watt family. The team agreed to…
Country singers to perform from home for ACM special
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Academy of Country Music had to postpone their upcoming awards show because of the spreading coronavirus, but CBS will air…
Recent Deaths 3/19/20
Thomas E. Rice, 75, of Ormond Beach, Florida, died March 13, 2020. Thomas Alfred Coulter, 68, of Reynoldsville, died March 16, 2020. Robert “Bob” Glass,…
Judge orders restrictions on court proceedings
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County President Judge Sara Seidle-Patton has ordered restrictions on proceedings in the Clarion County Courthouse and some associated entities….
Clarion County school districts issue virus-related updates
From staff reports School districts in Clarion County have issued an update regarding the shutdown that was prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Allegheny-Clarion Valley –…
Trump’s economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals…
Steelers place LB Shazier on reserve/retired list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Shazier’s NFL career is over. For now at least. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed the inside linebacker on the reserved/retired list on…
Judge hands major win to Katy Perry in ‘Dark Horse’ dispute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge in Los Angeles handed a major victory to Katy Perry on Tuesday, overturning a jury’s verdict that found…
Disturbance at jail
Knox assault
Clarion Borough limits access to buildings
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Following a 55-minute “emergency meeting” Saturday morning, Clarion Borough Council approved a temporary resolution limiting public access to…
Funding needed for Clarion storm water projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Borough Storm Water Authority has a long list of repair projects but no money for those repairs. The…
Government issues historic restrictions amid virus outbreak
The Associated Press Shutdowns swept across the United States, with nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area all but confined to their homes…
Steelers place franchise tag on Dupree as Foster retires
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. Ramon Foster is walking away. The team placed the franchise tag on…
With 208th song on Hot 100 chart, Drake sets new record
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake has landed his 208th song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record for most songs on the…
Recent Deaths 3/17/20
Alan John Cicciarelli, 74, of Rimersburg, died March 13, 2020. Dana Edward Harmon, 47, of Tionesta, died Feb. 22, 2020. Robert M. Hartzell, Sr., 83,…
Clarion Hospital adjusts policies to guard against COVID-19
From staff reports Effective immediately, all procedures (surgery, cath lab, angiography endoscopy) scheduled at Clarion Hospital during the next two weeks are being evaluated with…
Coronavirus-related closings, delays and changes
From staff reports Several area agencies, organizations and schools have canceled or postponed events as a result of the coronavirus. Some facilities have changed their…
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