Federal court declines to lift stay on vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court declined Friday to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers….
November 2021
Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after…
Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears’ conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled the pop singer’s life and…
LWV session focuses on online security
From staff reports Are you concerned about cyber security, your privacy online, election security, and data protection laws? The League of Women Voters of Clarion…
‘Downtown’ gears up for holidays
From staff reports It’s “Dress-Up for the Holiday’s” time along Clarion’s Main Street for the upcoming Christmas Season. Destination Clarion Downtown is adding wreaths from…
COVID-19 hot spots offer sign of what could be ahead for US
The Associated Press The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North, a worrisome…
Carter, Jarry lead Penguins to shootout win vs Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry is well aware he’s struggled in shootouts this season. Jarry took a significant step forward against the Florida…
Who’s going back to the movies? So far, not everyone
NEW YORK (AP) — The movies are clawing their way back in theaters, but, so far, not everyone is showing up like they used to….
Write-ins votes slowing final election tallies
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The quantity of write-in votes in last week’s general election has delayed the final results in Clarion County. “This was…
Clarion University recognized by All In Campus Democracy Challenge
From staff reports All In Campus Democracy Challenge recently presented the 2021 Best Action Plan Award to Clarion University during the State Voting Challenges Awards…
‘Downtown’ gears up for holidays
From staff reports It’s “Dress-Up for the Holiday’s” time along Clarion’s Main Street for the upcoming Christmas Season. Destination Clarion Downtown is adding wreaths from…
‘Strong’ start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign to vaccinate elementary school-age children in the U.S. is off to a strong start, health officials said Wednesday, but experts…
Court throws out gov.’s school mask mandate, appeal filed
HARRISBURG (AP) — An order by Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities was thrown out Wednesday by…
Penguins’ COVID-19 outbreak easing as 2 return to practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins may be nearing the end of a COVID-19 outbreak that’s sent eight players and head coach Mike Sullivan into…
Chris Stapleton takes 6 at CMA Awards, Combs wins top prize
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Stapleton was the big winner with six trophies including song and album of the year and Luke Combs claimed the…
Recent Deaths 11/11/21
Karen Jean Morris, 52, Clarion, died Nov. 4, 2021. Barbara Jean (Bostwick) Hunt, 87, New Bethlehem, formerly of East Brady, died Nov. 5, 2021. Kelly…
Thomas carries Sacred Heart over La Salle 86-81 in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Thomas had 24 points and 11 rebounds as Sacred Heart narrowly defeated La Salle 86-81 in overtime in a season opener…
US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week as the job market recovers…
Tri-county gasoline prices above region’s average cost
From staff reports The average price of gasoline throughout the tri-county area is above the western Pennsylvania average of $3.58, according to AAA East Central’s…
Bear check station moves from Marienville to Leeper
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Game Commission bear check station that was to be operated in Forest County during the four-day firearms bear season from…