Crosby plays 1,000th game as Penguins top Islanders 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was one special day for Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby — from the beginning to the very end. Crosby had two…
February 2021
Mickey’s flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be wearing flashier…
Clarion clinic has been busy, but hospital waiting for more doses
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It was an early day Friday at the Clarion County COVID-19 clinic at the Clarion Mall, and by late morning…
Tri-county area adds 28 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 28 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, as well as…
Back in Paris pact, US faces tougher climate steps ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — World leaders welcomed the United States’ official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for…
Living Dead Museum rising again at Monroeville Mall
MONROEVILLE (AP) — It’s no surprise that a museum dedicated to zombies couldn’t stay in its grave for long. The Living Dead Museum, an institution…
‘Insatiable’ Crosby hungry as ever as 1,000th game arrives
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s relentlessness remains intact 15 years in. Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan sees it every day. Every drill in practice, no…
‘Kimye’ is no more: Kardashian files to divorce West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kimye” is kaput. Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce from Kanye West Friday after 6 1/2 years of marriage, court records…
PennDOT eyes tolls to fund work on bridges, including 2 in area
From staff and wire reports Facing growing demands on its highways, PennDOT on Thursday named nine bridges on six interstates that need upgrades and said…
State: Tri-county area announces 7 cases, 3 deaths
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced seven new cases of COVID-19 and one new virus-related death from each county in…
NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet…
Jarry stops 31 shots, Penguins shut down Islanders 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry’s shaky start appears to be behind him. Mike Matheson’s, too. The Pittsburgh Penguins as a whole appear to be following…
Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put her statue at Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds…
County lends support to tunnel grant request
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It is possible the “Brady Tunnel” project will be completed by summer 2022 “If the grant funding gods bless us,…
Limited family visitations begin at VA in Butler
From staff reports The Butler VA Health Care System on Tuesday reopened family visitations on a limited basis for residents of the Sgt. Joseph George…
Mistakes mean Pennsylvania faces shortage of Moderna shots
The Associated Press Pennsylvania is facing a temporary shortage of booster shots of the Moderna vaccine because providers inadvertently used them as first doses, setting…
Lefty Tyler Anderson embracing fresh start with Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Anderson knows about team building. The left-hander entered Spring Valley High in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a freshman when the school…
Rush Limbaugh, voice of American conservatism, has died
The Associated Press Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a captivating brand of malice…
Recent Deaths 2/18/21
Janice E. Johnston, 75, of Shippenville, formerly of Clarion, died Feb. 13, 2021. Sheryl J. Rapp, 69, of Tionesta, died Feb. 15, 2021. For…
Clarion University plans full reopening in fall
From staff reports Clarion University is planning to reopen fully for the fall 2021 semester. President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson made the announcement Tuesday, praising the campus…