Guentzel scores twice, Crosby once as Pens top Kraken 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t take long to stagger the NHL’s newest franchise with an early onslaught. Crosby…
December 2021
Recent Deaths 12/7/21
Julian A. Males, 97, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 2, 2021. Donald “Doc” Lavely, 82, died Dec. 3, 2021. Christina “Christy” Marie Aaron, 47, of…
Clarion welcomes Santa Claus to town
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday evening. A parade that included floats, singers, firetrucks, and a band preceded…
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games….
Gamble doesn’t pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn’t work out for the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson led Baltimore to a touchdown…
Audiences go for a second helping of ‘Encanto’
The Associated Press Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend. “Encanto,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “House of Gucci” repeated in the…
Forest leaders give update on ambulance situation
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners gave an update at their meeting Wednesday about the two ambulances the county is purchasing and the…
Clarion County courtroom gets a new look
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Improvements to Courtroom No. 1 in the Clarion County Courthouse are almost complete. The century-old courtroom had suffered from antiquated…
Michigan parents found in building; bond set at $500K apiece
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge imposed a combined $1 million bond Saturday for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students…
More omicron detected as hospitals strain under delta surge
The Associated Press New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to…
Guentzel scores 3 in 2nd period, Penguins beat Canucks 4-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored three goals in the second period and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver…
Late musician Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after…
Audubon Society to participate in annual Christmas Bird Count
From staff reports Members of the Seneca Rocks Audubon Society will participate in the National Audubon Society’s 122nd Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 18….
United Way of Clarion Co. announces funding opportunities
From staff reports The United Way of Clarion County has announced the availability of grant funding for small arts organizations in the region. Melissa Fulton,…
Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — If President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment package was a Broadway show, its seven months on Congress’ stage could qualify…
Chief: Michigan suspect’s parents found hiding in building
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a teen accused of killing four students in a shooting at Oxford High School were found hiding in…
Nearing 100, Betty White’s life is a page-turner in new book
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A photo of Betty White, with dimpled smile and guileless gaze, fills the cover of a coffee table book arriving the…
Clarion coroner seeking man’s family members
From staff reports Clarion County coroner Dan Shingledecker is seeking family members of a Clarion man who was pronounced dead Wednesday. David C. Lenhart, 57,…
Thompson lacks confidence in PennDOT tolling plan
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Congressman Glenn Thompson expressed his concerns during a telephone town hall Wednesday about PennDOT’s proposal to toll nine interstate bridges,…
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after…