Light Up Night set in Leeper
From staff reports The Leeper Flower Pad will host its annual Light Up Night at 6:30 Sunday at the intersection of Routes 36 and 66….
November 2021
COVID-19 testing site hours updated
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced updated hours for two free, drive-up COVID-19 testing sites in Crawford and Jefferson counties. In Crawford…
New variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called the new coronavirus variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic” Monday and said…
Backlund lifts Flames past Penguins in 7-round shootout
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of a suspenseful shootout and the Calgary Flames beat the Pittsburgh…
NBC hopes the sun will come out with ‘Annie Live!’
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a famous saying in showbiz: “Never work with children or animals.” NBC is wisely ignoring that as it mounts a…
Recent Deaths 11/30/21
Wayne L. Sheffer, 64, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2021. David Mark Alworth, 56, of Parker, died Nov. 24, 2021. Joanne B. Bailey, 83,…
Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350,000
BOSTON (AP) — One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England, which was recently found among other coins in a candy tin, has…
Lock in: Dozens stuck in England’s highest pub after storm
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest altitude pub got a longer stay than they bargained for, after…
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the…
Temple fires football coach Carey after 3 lackluster seasons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple fired coach Rod Carey on Monday after three seasons with the school, ending a tenure that started with a bowl game…
Clarion County budget trims taxes
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners gave county residents something to be thankful about Wednesday as they rolled out their proposed 2022 budget…
Foxburg community center to open with boost from Keystone SMILES
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Foxburg residents will soon be celebrating the opening of the town’s new community center thanks to the Keystone SMILES House…
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and…
Supreme Court set to take up all-or-nothing abortion fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the…
Montreal scores 5 times in third for 6-3 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens scored five third-period goals, and the most important one came shortly after Pittsburgh tied the game. Christian Dvorak scored…
Local man recalls broadcasting career in new book
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A former Oil City resident who now lives in Brookville has published a book that asks the simple question, “Was…
Clarion to host Ugly Christmas Sweater Parade
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is gearing up for its “Ugly Christmas Sweater” parade and arrival of Santa at…
Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to limit areas available for energy…
High alert: World scurries to contain new COVID variant
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — With each passing hour, new restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa as the world scurried…
Jarry, Pens keep Isles winless in new arena, 1-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Tristan Jarry made 25 saves, Kasperi Kapanen scored in the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins kept the depleted New York…