Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff flameout cost offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and two assistants their jobs. The team announced Thursday it would not…
January 2021
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92
The Associated Press Joanne Rogers, an an accomplished concert pianist who celebrated and protected the legacy of her husband, the beloved children’s TV host Mister…
SCI Forest’s coronavirus data spikes
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday reported an increase of 141 cases in Forest County. However, according to data reported on…
Clarion commissioners OK pact with probation officers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners have approved a collective bargaining agreement between the county and the United Mine Workers union, which represents…
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly…
Aid runs low for key state virus containment program
HARRISBURG (AP) — Wolf administration officials said Wednesday that Pennsylvania does not have the money to maintain a key feature of its response to coronavirus…
Farabee has 4-point game, Flyers beat Penguins 6-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nolan Patrick missed last season with debilitating migraines and Oskar Lindblom had his shortened in his fight with a rare bone cancer….
Review: Buried treasure, impending war and loss in ‘The Dig’
The Associated Press Just before the outbreak of the World War II, a small-time archeologist was hired by a local woman to excavate her land….
Recent Deaths 1/14/21
Ellen Jane Kahle Hejna, 69, of Clarion, formerly of New Bethlehem and Butler, died Jan. 10, 2021. Ruth M. Vasey, 93, of St. Petersburg, died…
Keystone superintendent to step down on Jan. 29
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Keystone School District Superintendent Shawn Algoe will step down from his position, effective Jan. 29. Algoe, who has…
Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time in an unprecedented House vote Wednesday, a week…
NBA, union stiffen virus protocols; more games postponed
The Associated Press With five games called off this week already and more teams dealing with virus-related issues, the NBA and the National Basketball Players…
Packers QB Rodgers says he will guest-host on ‘Jeopardy!’
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be a guest host on “Jeopardy!” during the offseason. The show…
‘Voices from the Redbank Valley’ now available
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society announces it has published and now has available to the public a 440-page hardback book that is…
Chamber accepting nominations for awards dinner
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for the following categories: Citizen of the Year; Lifetime Achievement Award;…
Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — This time, they’ll be ready. The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be held on the same risers in the same spot at…
Pennsylvania to begin vaccinating cops, teachers ‘soon’
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will soon begin vaccinating people 75 years and older and “essential workers” like police officers, grocery store clerks and teachers, the…
‘Nomadland’ wins 4 National Society of Film Critics awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Nomadland” won four awards at this year’s National Society of Film Critics awards, including best picture, best cinematography, best director and…
Recent Deaths 1/12/21
Joyce S. Lignelli, 94, died Jan. 9, 2021. Betty Jo (Lee) Griffith, 81, of Cabot, formerly of Clarion and Pittsburgh, died Jan. 8, 2021. Lila…
208 cases, 3 deaths reported in tri-county over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 208 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional virus-related deaths were reported from…