8 dead, numerous injured at Astroworld Festival in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at the…
November 2021
YMCA offers ‘Everyone Swims’ program
From staff reports Youths from the Clarion Area School District are learning an important life skill, thanks to area donors who have contributed to the…
Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package alongside a companion $1…
Letang’s overtime winner lifts Penguins past Flyers, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t have their captain or their coach. They did have Tristan Jarry and a sorta healthy Kris Letang. For…
Review: ‘Eternals’ has a lot of firsts but way too much else
The Associated Press You can tell “Eternals” is going to be epic right from the opening crawl line: “In the beginning…” That’s right, the film…
Oberlander town hall meeting to address human trafficking
From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander, along with the state police’s Office of Community Engagement, will hold a town-hall meeting on human trafficking at…
Forest commissioners approve purchase of broadband poles
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday approved paying for three poles for broadband to be erected using part of the county’s…
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
The Associated Press Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by…
Penguins star Crosby, defenseman Dumoulin on COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol on Wednesday after both tested positive….
Review: Tom Hanks, a robot and a dog in ‘Finch’
The Associated Press Tom Hanks doesn’t need a human or even a sentient acting partner to make a film or a scene sing. Think Wilson…
Recent Deaths 11/4/21
Blake I. Hinderliter, Jr., 78, of Shippenville, died Oct. 31, 2021. Janice Marie (Carrier) Hubauer, of Roseville, died Oct. 29, 2021. Vernon Gary Alden, Sr.,…
Ohio man killed in Clarion County I-80 crash
From staff reports An Ohio man was killed Monday in a one-vehicle crash along Interstate 80 in Monroe Township, Clarion County. Clarion state police said…
Braves rout Astros to win World Series
HOUSTON (AP) — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up….
COVID-19 vaccine campaign expands to elementary-age children
The Associated Press The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age children in…
Steelers trade veteran LB Ingram to Chiefs for 2022 pick
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to Kansas City on Tuesday for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft….
Clarion Hospital generates $52M in economic benefit
From staff reports Clarion Hospital contributed $52,258,098 to the region’s economy and supported 369 local jobs during the 2020 fiscal year, according to a new…
Donation makes ‘Sunshine’ at Clarion Hospital
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future made a $25,000 donation to the Clarion Sunshine Project on Monday. The Sunshine…
Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — More than 100 countries pledged Tuesday to end deforestation in the coming decade — a promise that experts say would be…
State employees who get vaccinated to get 5 paid days off
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration told more than 70,000 state employees on Monday that it is offering five days of paid leave for…
American Music Awards get Cardi B to host the show this year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B has won five American Music Awards and performed on the telecast during her career so far. Next step: hosting…