January 2021
Tri-county virus cases, deaths mount
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced 167 new cases of COVID-19 and five new virus-related deaths were reported from the…
Washington’s Trail 1753 will hold free webinar
From staff reports Washington’s Trail 1753 will host a free, one-hour webinar titled “The Venango Path – Then and Now” at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
Recent Deaths 1/19/21
Susan Klingler, 71, of Clarion, died Jan. 15, 2021. John Louis Bohlen died Jan. 15, 2021. Robert J. Banner, 64, formerly of Fryburg, died Jan….
Biden picks Levine as assistant health secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become…
Woman accused of theft from Pelosi’s office during riot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Federal authorities arrested a woman whose former romantic partner says she took a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the…
Garth Brooks joins lineup of entertainers at Biden inaugural
NEW YORK (AP) — Add Garth Brooks to the lineup of entertainers at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. “This is a great day in…
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe…
Guentzel’s winner lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3 in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Casey DeSmith felt the puck at his feet, looked down to confirm it was indeed the case then exhaled as his Pittsburgh…
Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later…
Clarion County sheriff won’t seek re-election
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion County Sheriff Rex Munsee told the Clarion News he will not seek re-election to a fourth term….
Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week
The Associated Press The threat of extremist groups descending on state capitals in a series of demonstrations Sunday prompted governors to roll out a massive…
Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter…
Betty White marks 99th birthday today
LOS ANGELES (AP) — True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am turning 99, I can…
Coronavirus contributes to lowest Clarion jail population in a decade
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The average daily population at the Clarion County jail is at its lowest level in a decade. Jail warden Jeff…
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek to incorporate the nation’s most politically…
Konecny records hat trick, leads Flyers past Penguins 5-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gritty’s hat trick was that the mascot had one at all, a comically oversized Flyers cap he flung, frisbee-style, onto the ice….
Elvis Presley’s Graceland starting live virtual tours
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland is now offering live online tours for fans around the world, including those who can’t travel to the…
Warden: Clarion County jail reports first case of COVID-19
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail has reported its first case of the COVID-19 virus. Warden Jeff Hornberger told the county’s Jail…
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19, steady economy
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up…
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