‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with ‘Watchmen’ director
NEW YORK (AP) — Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new…
February 2021
Clarion, Venango see more virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area. The state said…
Chamber holds first ‘Chocolate Crawl’
From staff reports Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry will hold the “First Chocolate Crawl” in Clarion through Feb. 15. This is the perfect…
Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package…
Steelers hire longtime NFL assistant Sullivan as QB coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers filled their remaining coaching vacancies on Monday, hiring longtime NFL assistant Mike Sullivan as their quarterback coach, Chris Morgan…
Man charged with trespassing after run on Super Bowl field
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching,…
Recent Deaths 2/9/21
Patricia “Pat” Steward, 79, of Clarion, died Feb. 3, 2021. Mary E. Smith Ritchey, 84, of Rimersburg, died Feb. 5, 2021. Kathy Shirey, 67, of…
Tri-county reports 49 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 49 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area, as well as two…
Impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency — by Democrats who want to hold…
Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady made the Buccaneers, their fans and their city believe from the moment he arrived in Tampa Bay. With help…
Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime
NEW YORK (AP) — His name is The Weeknd but his Super Bowl performance felt like a dreary Monday morning. The pop star headlined the…
Clarion Hospital will provide vaccines for Forest residents
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners announced Thursday that after a brief discussion, Clarion Hospital has agreed to provide COVID-19 vaccines for Forest…
Concealed carry permit requests increase
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer According to the National Shooting Sports Federation, gun sales in the United States soared to 2 million firearms in January,…
Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader
The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs superfan Ty Rowton hugged strangers in the streets of Miami last year after watching his team win the Super…
Lee scores late in 3rd, Islanders beat Penguins 4-3
UNIONDALE, NY (AP) — Anders Lee scored on the power play late in the third period to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh…
Nickelodeon to have big presence in CBS Super Bowl coverage
The Associated Press There might be a kids-focused broadcast of the Super Bowl eventually. It just won’t be this year. Nickelodeon will still have a…
Clarion, Venango report more virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced a combined 35 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Clarion and Venango counties,…
Biden wants fast COVID aid, but minimum wage hike in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, but even as he…
Gov. Wolf signs $912M pandemic relief bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private…
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect
NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche. And this year, it’s a doozy. After a year…