Review: Tennis comes 2nd in inspirational ‘King Richard’
The Associated Press “King Richard” is exactly what you think it will be, which isn’t a bad thing. This is the story of the father…
November 2021
Human trafficking awareness meeting
From staff reports With Pennsylvania ranking in the top 10 states of human trafficking cases, state Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) is again teaming up with…
YMCA offers ‘Everyone Swims’ program
From staff reports Youth from the Clarion Area School District are learning an important life skill thanks to area donors who have contributed to the…
Trump ally Bannon talks tough after court appearance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a judge to face criminal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from Congress’ Jan. 6…
What next? Steelers’ defense struggling with consistency
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have very little margin for error, no matter who is at quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, halfway through the…
Holiday TV brings new movies, specials — and Charlie Brown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Supply-chain woes are this year’s Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer. But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and…
Recent Deaths 11/16/21
Mary Catherine Barger, of East Brady, formerly of Rimersburg, died Nov. 9, 2021. Paul E. Black, 90, of Emlenton, died Nov. 12, 2021. Mary (Yori)…
Clarion County coroner called to fire scene
From staff reports Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker confirmed to the newspaper on Sunday afternoon that he was called to the scene of a house…
Group’s political message hits the road
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Indivisible We Rise, West Central PA, on Saturday, hosted a “Freedom to Vote — Time to Act” caravan…
Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill historic, not transformative
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signs into law represents a historic achievement at a time of deeply fractured…
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Detroit’s long losing streak is over. The threat of a winless season still remains. For now, the Lions will take it, no…
Capitals rout Penguins 6-1 in Crosby’s return
WASHINGTON (AP) — With three of their top offensive players out, the Washington Capitals are still right there atop the Metropolitan Division. Even Sidney Crosby’s…
Disney’s ‘Eternals’ tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend
The Associated Press Disney and Marvel’s “Eternals” took a steep drop in its second weekend in theaters, but it’s still hanging on to first place…
5 area McDonald’s, including 2 in Clarion, are sold
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor GPR Management Inc., of Strattanville, which owns and operates five area McDonald’s restaurants, has sold the businesses to…
PennDOT proposes one-way tolls for I-80 bridges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer PennDOT has a new proposal for the Interstate 80 bridges over Canoe Creek in Clarion County and North Fork Creek…
Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a…
Steelers not getting ahead of themselves against 0-8 Lions
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s absence from Sunday’s game against Detroit could be a tonic for what ails the winless Lions. The Steelers announced Saturday…
Batherson scores twice, Senators beat Penguins 6-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Drake Batherson had two goals and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 Saturday night to end…
Clarion Hospital begins pediatric COVID vaccinations
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion Hospital earlier this week opened the first pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the area. “This is our first pediatric…
Pennies from Heaven toy drive will help Clarion families
From staff reports Pennies from Heaven, a local charity that helps working Clarion County families celebrate the Christmas season, is accepting donations at a number…