Virus testing site will open in Jefferson County
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced a free, drive-up COVID-19 testing site will open next week in Jefferson County. The site, at…
December 2021
Tornadoes, storms strike US; Kentucky gov fears dozens dead
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight as it tore…
State high court throws out mask mandate for schools
HARRISBURG (AP) — A statewide mask mandate for Pennsylvania schoolchildren was thrown out by the state Supreme Court on Friday, raising the prospect that at…
Sidney Crosby records 2 assists, Penguins beat Capitals 4-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not easy for the Pittsburgh Penguins to find ideal linemates for Sidney Crosby or replace injured winger Jake Guentzel. Kasperi Kapanen…
Review: Leo, JLaw are trying to warn us in ‘Don’t Look Up’
The Associated Press You know you’re in deep doodoo when that planet-destroying comet on a collision course with Earth isn’t your biggest problem. Your biggest…
‘Bah-boom, bah-boom’: Acorn-ucopia of food fattens squirrels
DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP) — Humans aren’t the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too. Many squirrels…
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021
They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their…
As storms start, US states struggle to hire snowplow drivers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage…
Stephen Curry closes in on NBA 3-point record
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ray Allen fondly remembers when a young Stephen Curry and his little brother, Seth, used to tag along with father Dell…
Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim against tabloid
LONDON (AP) — Actor Sienna Miller on Thursday accepted “substantial” damages from the publisher of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, which she accuses of hacking…
Police chief faces intimidation count in sex assault case
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — A police chief in a western Pennsylvania community has been charged with witness intimidation stemming from the alleged sexual assault…
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is The Associated Press college football player of the year, giving the Crimson Tide its second consecutive winner. Young received 42…
Penn State hires first woman, person of color to head school
The Penn State trustees on Thursday named the University of Louisville’s president Neeli Bendapudi to succeed Eric Barron as the school’s top administrator. The unanimous…
No toll hikes for DRPA’s New Jersey, Pennsylvania spans
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — It will cost motorists the same to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania next year….
Whipple joins Huskers as coordinator day after leaving Pitt
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mark Whipple was named Nebraska’s offensive coordinator on Wednesday, a day after he resigned from the same position at Pittsburgh. Cornhuskers…
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses…
2022 dog licenses on sale now
From staff reports Clarion County residents may now purchase dog licenses for 2022. Dog licenses should be purchased by Jan. 1, 2022, for all dogs…
Burns wins regional award
From staff reports Alexis Burns, executive vice president with Burns and Burns Insurance in Clarion, was the recipient of the 2021 Insurance Agents and Brokers…
Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80…
$6.6M awarded to Tree of Life synagogue, site of massacre
The Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania is pledging $6.6 million toward redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people…