Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — The presidential election, pandemic, and racial reckoning were stories that drove intense interest and engagement to news outlets in 2020. To…
December 2021
Recent Deaths 12/28/21
Don David Lewis, of Clarion, died Dec. 25, 2021. Wilma McHenry 83, of Strattanville, died Dec. 24, 2021. Karen E. Barr, 77, of Knox, died…
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Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations
BRUSSELS (AP) — After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!” —…
Steelers dumped 36-10 by Chiefs as playoff hopes fade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers arrived at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday with their playoff hopes beginning to fade. Then, they played like…
‘Spider-Man’ surpasses $1B globally in second weekend
The Associated Press Peter Parker’s good fortune continued over the holiday weekend as Hollywood prepares to close the books on a turbulent 2021. Even with…
Clarion tax claim director calls judicial sale a success
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Monday was a good day for Clarion County as the bi-annual judicial tax sale more than met expectations. “I think…
Woman creates sweet way to help Clarion County vets
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Joan Kriebel makes tiny sleighs, and the sale of those sleighs has generated money to help needy veterans in Clarion…
Space telescope launched on daring quest
The Associated Press The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars…
Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands
NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of…
Putin to mull options if West refuses guarantees on Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for…
PA fire departments facing volunteerism emergency
SUNBURY (AP) — The state of volunteer firefighting is in a crisis. That is the assessment of Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook and…
Knox resident recognized at conference
From staff reports Knox resident and Grove City College student Dalton Jones took fourth place for his presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine…
East Forest students spread cheer
Members of the East Forest Mini Relay for Life Club handed out some holiday cheer to all the faculty, staff and students at the school…
Yes, there is a Santa Claus. No, COVID-19 won’t stop him
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve, and a second holiday with COVID-19 won’t…
Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce the “best in the business.” He talked about about how…
New Year’s Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd
NEW YORK (AP) — Revelers will still ring in the new year in New York’s Times Square next week, there just won’t be as many…
Man gets up to 280 years for sexual abuse of child
From staff reports Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announced Enos Hershberger, formerly of Henderson Township, was declared as a sexually violent predator under Pennsylvania’s…
Clarion Food Pantry always ready to serve
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The hallways at the Clarion County Community Action building in Clarion are lined with donated food items because the small…
Biden and Dems scramble to salvage social, climate package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, along with progressive and moderate Democrats, appears determined to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the…
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