Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.: a panel of…
2020
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are already in. No surprise for the defending Super Bowl champions. Ben Roethlisberger and the…
Review: George Clooney makes a moving ‘The Midnight Sky’
The Associated Press Netflix is on a roll this year, with “Mank,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “The Trial of the Chicago…
Recent Deaths 12/10/20
Virginia May Townley Pfaff, 96, of Shippenville, died Dec. 5, 2020. Pauline L. Burns, 90, of Sligo, died Dec. 8, 2020. James Edward “Jimmy” Hetrick,…
National Guard to assist local nursing home amid spike in virus
From staff reports Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo announced Tuesday it will receive aid from the Pennsylvania National Guard to help deal with…
Clarion commissioners hand out liquid fuels funds for projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday awarded liquid fuels aid for 2021 projects in the county. The total amount the county…
New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy…
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases in its program, Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on Tuesday…
Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since Lennon’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death after being shot…
Farm Show cancels butter sculpture, citing COVID-19 concerns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — There will be no butter sculpture at next month’s annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, which had previously been converted to an all-virtual…
Another judge blocks Trump’s TikTok ban; app still in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempts to ban TikTok, the latest legal defeat for the administration as it tries…
OC woman escapes from police custody
An Oil City woman escaped from police custody following a traffic stop Friday in Oil City. Franklin state police said they stopped a vehicle Friday…
The Latest: More Panthers on COVID-19 list; facility closed
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Carolina Panthers have shut down their facility for the…
Booming demand for Colorado space workers creates concern
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — With Colorado Springs on the verge of winning U.S. Space Command permanently, local leaders in politics and industry executives are racing…
Bell ringers needed in Clarion
CLARION – The sounds of the Salvation Army bells in Clarion may not be heard as much this Christmas season. “At this time we only…
Scene from ‘Elf’ comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time…
C-L opts to remain remote; opinions divided on action
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA Contributing writer Clarion-Limestone School Board members decided Wednesday to forgo in-person instruction and stay with remote learning until Jan. 4. The motion…
A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tina Morton recently faced a choice: Pay bills — or buy a birthday gift for a child? Derrisa Green is falling further…
Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Pandemic casts inevitable shadow on final ‘Shameless’ season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak that delayed the taping of “Shameless” is woven into the 11th and final season of the Gallagher saga….