Clarion Hospital obstetrics unit to change; medical facility to open
From staff reports Clarion Hospital will close its inpatient obstetrical unit and open a Women’s Care Center at BHS Clarion Trinity Point. According to a…
February 2021
US virus deaths surpass 450K; daily toll is stubbornly high
The Associated Press Coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 450,000 on Thursday, and daily deaths remain stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day,…
Agents visit home of Sandy Lake woman pictured at Capitol riot
SANDY LAKE (AP) — Federal agents on Thursday were at the Pennsylvania home of a woman who told a magazine this week she was at…
‘Ma Rainey,’ ‘Minari’ and Boseman lead SAG nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, while the Korean American family drama…
Tri-county reports 26 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced 26 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, along with one…
Recent Deaths 2/4/21
Linda D. Fair, 67, of Parker, died Feb. 1, 2021. Reverend Daniel “Papa” Gordon Richter, 65, of Marienville, died Jan. 30, 2021. Sandra D. Stromyer,…
Forest leaders working on vaccination plan
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners presented updates on vaccine distribution in the county and broadband access at their meeting Wednesday. “We are…
Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal sparring around Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of…
Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the…
Social media stars sail away with sea shanty record deals
London (AP) — The long forgotten sea shanty has been enjoying a renaissance on social media and is now moving into popular music with two…
Clarion Career Center to hold virtual open house today
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center will hold a virtual career and technical open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today via Zoom…
Clarion, Venango counties see rise in jobless rates
From staff reports The tri-county area’s December unemployment rate – for the most part – broke its downward trend as percentages in both Clarion and…
Governor seeks big increase in school funding, tax hike
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers Wednesday to raise income taxes on higher earners and give public schools a massive boost in…
Penguins trying to take advantage of unexpected layoff
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby loves playing hockey. The more games crammed together for the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain, the better. Getting some unexpected…
Review: In ‘Saint Maud,’ is a visceral psychological horror
The Associated Press Religion and horror are hardly novel bedfellows, but writer-director Rose Glass crafts something fresh of the construct in her promising debut “ Saint…
Knox burglary
Clarion panel’s donation will help 20 businesses
From staff reports The Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to saving jobs and supporting small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 and civil unrest…
ATV/OHM permits available
From staff reports Allegheny National Forest all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) permits are now available. Permits are valid through the end of the calendar…
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting he’s unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they…
Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning…
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