Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president…
January 2021
End of an era? Steelers facing big questions after loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey sat on the bench, their 11th season together over. Their future uncertain. Their pain obvious. The end…
Clarion commissioners shuffle ‘chairs’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There was some re-shuffling at the Jan. 4 reorganizational meeting of the Clarion County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Ed Heasley…
New manufacturer in Knox lands redevelopment grant
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Modern Living Solutions’ plan to bring 50 to 130 new manufacturing jobs to Knox received a major boost…
More arrests in Capitol riot as more video reveals brutality
The Associated Press Police charged more Capitol rioters on Saturday, including a man who carried off the House speaker’s lectern, as more graphic details of…
Browns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns flew to Pittsburgh for the playoffs with some reinforcements — and missing some regulars. Top cornerback Denzel Ward stayed in…
‘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…
Free COVID testing site will be open next week at Clarion County Park
From The Clarion News The state Department of Health has announced a drive-through and walk-in COVID-19 testing site will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday at…
State makes more people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The Associated Press Pennsylvania on Friday released an updated coronavirus vaccine plan that makes more people eligible for shots in the initial phases of the…
Browns finally practice, roster still unsettled for Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — They won’t have their coach. They’ve barely practiced, and when they make their first playoff appearance in nearly 20 years — at…
Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek’s final “Jeopardy!”
The Associated Press More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host…
Tri-county reports 52 virus cases, 2 deaths
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced 52 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the tri-county area, as well as…
Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government — about his fitness to…
Pennsylvania: Send elementary students back to school
The Associated Press Pennsylvania schools should consider a return to in-person instruction for elementary-age students, state health and education officials said Thursday, a change from…
PBS’ ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ aims to be timely tonic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “All Creatures Great and Small,” a beloved TV series of yore, is back as a reboot because producer Colin Callender saw…
Forest commissioners OK sale of property, discuss broadband
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday approved the sale of a repository property in Marienville and tabled the sale of another…
Armstrong Trails gathers for ‘First Walk’
From staff reports Despite the steady, cold rain about 30 people participated in the Armstrong Trails first “First Walk” that was held on Friday, Jan….
Recent Deaths 1/7/21
James J. Luton, Sr., 79, died Dec. 30, 2020. Helen Caylor, 67, of Clarion, died Jan. 4, 2021. Louise Gertrude Craft, 79, died Jan. 2,…
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed…
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The opportunities are dwindling. Ben Roethlisberger knows it. Cam Heyward and David DeCastro too. It’s been a decade since the Pittsburgh Steelers…