Canada police arrive to remove protesters at US border
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Canadian police moved in Saturday to remove protesters who have disrupted Canada-US trade at a major bridge border crossing. Protesters at…
February 2022
Super Bowl ads look toward the future — and the past
NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl advertisers this year want Americans to forget about pandemic woes and focus on the future: of electric vehicles, mind…
63rd District first responders to receive grants
From staff reports Various fire and ambulance companies within the 63rd District will share nearly $350,000 in grant funding through the state’s annual Fire and…
Clarion legion offers scholarships
From staff reports Spc. Ross A. McGinnis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2145 and Auxiliary of Clarion are offering scholarship opportunities to seniors residing in…
Canadian authorities look to the courts to break blockade
TORONTO (AP) — Authorities in Canada headed for court Friday in an attempt to break the bridge blockade by truckers protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions…
US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering American consumers, wiping out pay raises, and reinforcing…
DeSmith has 26 saves as Pens beat Senators and Murray
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Matt Murray finally got a chance to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he put on a show for some of…
Review: Neeson’s back with the skills again, in ‘Blacklight’
The Associated Press About halfway through “Blacklight,” Liam Neeson’s 54,796th action movie, someone asks his character how long he’s been doing his job. “Oh, probably too long,”…
‘Snowman in the Forest’ set for Feb. 19
From staff reports The Cook Forest Vacation Bureau once again will sponsor a fun family day, “Snowman in the Forest,” beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday,…
Clarion commissioners say cold courthouse needs attention
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners are concerned about the condition of the county courthouse. “We need to tackle the heating system at…
COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant
TORONTO (AP) — A blockade of the bridge between Canada and Detroit by protesters demanding an end to Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions forced the shutdown Wednesday…
Marchand suspended six games for hit on Penguins’ Jarry
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand was suspended six games by the NHL on Wednesday night for roughing and high-sticking Pittsburgh goalie…
In ‘KIMI,’ Soderbergh, Kravitz build a classic tech thriller
The Associated Press Steven Soderbergh loves a good thriller—most people do, he knows. But he’s always conscious of making sure that whatever it is, it…
Recent Deaths 2/10/22
Edward E. Dunkle, Sr., 65, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 6, 2022. Joyce Schmader, 90, Lucinda, died Feb. 5, 2022. Pat Monroe Smith, 74, of Brookville,…
Clarion Borough plots use of federal grant
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council has agreed to use its American Rescue Plan funding to purchase a new police vehicle…
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on…
Crosby scores 499th, Penguins rally past Bruins 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 499th career regular-season goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins…
Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal…
New Bethlehem man sentenced for sending threatening letters
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A New Bethlehem man with a history of threatening court personnel, civilians, and law enforcement officials was sentenced last week…
Sligo Dollar General opens, donates to school library
From staff reports Dollar General has announced its newest Clarion County location along State Route 68 just outside of Sligo has opened. To commemorate the…