Still recovering, Japan marks 10 years since tsunami hit
TOKYO (AP) — Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. Thursday to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, setting off a tsunami…
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Review: A moody and unsettling lo-fi dream in ‘Come True’
The Associated Press The murky and illogical territory of dreams and nightmares has always provided fertile ground for filmmakers. Not only can your imagination run…
Recent Deaths 3/11/21
Donna J. Etzel, 92, of Oil City, died March 7, 2021. Shirley J. McCord, 74, of Rockland, died March 8, 2021. Michael James Miller, 51,…
Clarion Hospital continues to vaccinate hundreds a day
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion Hospital’s chief nursing officer said Tuesday the hospital is providing COVID-19 vaccines to between 700 and 800 people a…
C-L schools to fully reopen
By RYAN S. PUGH Staff writer A long, contentious battle regarding school reopening in the Clarion-Limestone School District will soon end. The school board approved…
When to expect payments, other benefits from relief package
The Associated Press As the latest federal pandemic relief package makes its way to President Joe Biden’s desk, Americans may be wondering when the benefits…
Kapanen, Penguins stay hot in 4-2 win over Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins keep finding ways to make it hard on themselves. More importantly, they keep finding ways to navigate their way…
Review: Misguided ‘Cherry’ is flashy, look-at-me filmmaking
The Associated Press Tom Holland has bravely stripped off his Spider-Man costume to play a gritty, heroin-addicted veteran in the new movie “Cherry,” looking in…
Local fish hatchery gears up 2021 season
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For 84 years the volunteers at the Heath Sportsmen’s Club’s fish hatchery have brought smiles to youngsters. That almost came…
More area nonprofits announce Week of Giving participation
From staff reports Tionesta Health Center and Clarion County SAFE are among the local nonprofit organizations that will take part in the 2021 Bridge Builders…
$13B in virus relief bill headed to Pennsylvania governments
HARRISBURG (AP) — State, county and city governments in Pennsylvania will receive about $13 billion from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package making its way…
Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site
The Associated Press Go for the gold? The U.S. government went for it. FBI agents were looking for an extremely valuable cache of fabled Civil…
Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 9 chosen for Women’s HOF
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women’s Hall of Fame…
Recent Deaths 3/9/21
Charles “Funk” Luther Glosser, 50, of Strattanville, died March 6, 2021. Clyde W. Neal, Jr., 62, of Oil City, died March 4, 2021. Gregory R….
Venango, Clarion add combined 4 deaths, 17 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced two new virus-related deaths in both Venango and Clarion counties, as well as…
Registration underway for Girl Scout summer camps
From staff reports The adventures and traditions of summer camp are open to girls who register for 2021 summer sessions hosted by Girl Scouts Western…
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a…
Crosby caps first-period outburst, Pens defeat Rangers 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh allowed an early three-goal lead to slip away in a loss to Philadelphia earlier in the week. The Penguins didn’t make…
UK royals absorb shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview
LONDON (AP) — Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the…
Clarion man charged for setting fire at apartment building
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A Clarion man has admitted to setting a fire Tuesday in an apartment building in Clarion Borough. Clarion Borough police…