A-C Valley student chosen for All-Eastern Symphonic Band
From staff reports Allegheny-Clarion Valley student Brent Hetrick was chosen to represent the school district and the state by performing with the NAFME All-Eastern Symphonic…
2021
Pennsylvania teachers, school staff to get 1-dose vaccine
HARRISBURG (AP) — With growing emphasis on getting students back in schools, teachers and school staff will receive the first doses delivered to Pennsylvania of…
Kapanen scores twice; Pens welcome back fans with 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The arena wasn’t completely full for Pittsburgh’s game against visiting Philadelphia, yet it felt that way to Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen…
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
NEW YORK (AP) — When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. Murphy was at…
Clarion, Venango add combined 8 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced a combined eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion counties….
Children have been hooked on hatchery’s trout for decades
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For 84 years, the volunteers at the Heath Sportsmen’s Club fish hatchery have brought smiles to youngsters. That almost came…
Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill seemed all but dead as the Senate…
Pro teams allowing fans as state eases restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Fans will soon return to pro sports venues whose stands have been empty for a year or more as Pennsylvania on Monday…
Shaq Attack: O’Neal ready to rumble in tag match for AEW
The Associated Press Hack-a-Shaq is coming to All Elite Wrestling. Shaquille O’Neal may again absorb some intentional hits in his tag team match this week….
Recent Deaths 3/2/21
Walter Wayne Maxwell, 89, of Miola, died Feb. 24, 2021. A. Maxine Hawk, 94, of Shippenville, died Feb. 25, 2021. Richard Barger, 80, of Tylersburg,…
Democratic voting bill would make biggest changes in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress begins debate this week on sweeping voting and ethics legislation, Democrats and Republicans can agree on one thing: If signed…
Islanders blank Penguins 2-0 behind rookie Sorokin
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Islanders rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves for his second shutout, and Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each scored power-play goals…
‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ win at a socially distant Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a…
Toll plan angers officials
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Elected officials at all levels of government have expressed their opposition to the state’s plan to place tolls on select…
Forgivable loans still available to businesses
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County business owners still have an opportunity to capitalize on a forgivable loan program from the Pennsylvania 30 Day…
J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson &…
Letang scores late in OT, Penguins beat Islanders 4-3
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Kris Letang got his second goal of the game 4:34 into overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the…
At bicoastal Globes on Sunday, ‘Borat’ could triumph
NEW YORK (AP) — When drained of glamour, what’s left of the Golden Globes? That’s one of the biggest questions heading into the 78th annual awards on…
Tri-county adds 17 new virus cases, Forest County death
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 17 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, as well as…
Free COVID testing site set up in Forest County
From staff reports A drive-up COVID-19 testing site will be held next week at the Marienville Area Civic Association (MACA) building. Testing will be available…