There’s just one contested countywide race in Clarion
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is only one contested countywide race in Clarion County on the May 19 primary election ballot. That race is…
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Forest broadband work moves forward
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners gave another report Wednesday on broadband expansion in the county. Commissioners chairman Mark Kingston said customers are…
Rallies in Atlanta, nation against hate after spa shootings
ATLANTA (AP) — A diverse crowd gathered Saturday near the Georgia state Capitol to demand justice for the victims of recent shootings at massage businesses…
Rust, Guentzel lead Penguins past Devils 3-1
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils…
Marvel’s ‘Falcon’ promises action, explores race, patriotism
NEW YORK (AP) — When Steve Rogers handed Sam Wilson his Captain America shield at the end of Marvel’s massive 2019 event “Avengers: Endgame,” Wilson…
Hearing on I-80 toll plan set
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced Friday that he will be at a hearing in Clarion on April 1 to hear from people…
Tri-county area reports 7 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area. Venango County, the…
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said…
Smith-Schuster sticking with Steelers in 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster is keeping it “lit” with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The free-agent wide receiver surprisingly opted to return to the Steelers on…
Review: In ‘Happily,’ 10 millennials walk into an Airbnb….
The Associated Press “How did we find this place, anyway?” Wait, where have we heard that before? Actually, it’s a familiar line in a new…
Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts
With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor zoom made the…
Barletta to decide soon on whether to run for governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lou Barletta, the former congressman who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in 2018, said Friday that he will make a…
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
NEW YORK (AP) — Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept…
Jamison fills vacant Clarion-Limestone seat
CLARION TOWNSHIP – When it came to selecting a new board member, the Clarion-Limestone School District had four candidates from which to choose. It took…
Man accused of trying to steal car parts from vehicle
A Titusville man is facing charges for trying to steal car parts Wednesday from a vehicle on Deep Hollow Road. Franklin state police said in…
ALF logo contest begins
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting logo submissions for the 2021 Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival logo contest….
Pennsylvania follows IRS in delaying tax deadline to May 17
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will delay its tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17, after the Internal Revenue Service said it is delaying…
Steelers cut LB Williams, re-sign OL Banner, CB Sutton
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers expected a bumpy offseason that was going to include some financially prudent but emotionally difficult decisions. They weren’t wrong….
Call of Duty among finalists for Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Voting is open for the next inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, with Call of Duty, Guitar Hero…
Clarion, Venango counties report 13 combined cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced 13 new combined cases of COVID-19 were reported from Clarion and Venango counties. Clarion…