Review: Clumsy Whitney Houston biopic mars its star’s skill
The Associated Press Whitney Houston’s voice was one of a kind and the creative team behind a new big-budget biopic of the singer had no…
December 2022
Recent Deaths 12/22/22
Paula Jane Boyd Bowersox, 69, of Clarion, died Dec. 19, 2022. Marilyn J. Carroll, 93, of Lucinda, died Dec. 20, 2022. Britaney R. Dunkle, 30,…
DCNR finalizes E-bike policy for state parks and forests
From staff reports Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an internal policy on the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes)…
DAR welcomes new members
Four new members were installed at the November meeting of the Clarion County Daughters of the American Revolution bringing the chapter’s membership roster to 100…
Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
The Associated Press Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm…
Zelenskyy to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and to address…
Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL…
Power-play goals by Malkin, Rust help Pens stop Rangers, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan thought his team wasn’t playing with emotion throughout the first half of Tuesday night’s game against the New…
Review: Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ is a revelation
The Associated Press What happens when your home no longer feels like a home? When the rules of your life no longer make sense? When…
PennDOT virtually displaying plans for Clarion River arch preservation project
From staff reports PennDOT is inviting the public to view plans regarding the bridge preservation project of the existing structure carrying Route 322 over the…
Entries accepted for ALF theme contest
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting submissions for the 2023 Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest. Theme…
Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders unveiled a government-wide $1.7 trillion spending package early Tuesday that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine, a nearly…
Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
The Associated Press Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines….
Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee urged the Justice Department on Monday to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for the violent 2021…
Recent Deaths 12/20/22
Marie Baxter, 85, of Marienville, died Dec. 16, 2022. Steve “Reno” Burford, 68, of Oak Ridge, died Dec. 13, 2022. Kimberly Sue French, 54, of…
Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas
ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into…
Trubisky solid, Steelers’ D shuts down Panthers in 24-16 win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mitch Trubisky knew his grasp on the Steelers’ starting quarterback job was tenuous at best when he took the field on…
Staal’s goal caps Hurricanes’ comeback win vs. Penguins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of the NHL’s hottest teams clashed Sunday and the Carolina Hurricanes really warmed up at just the right time. Jordan…
‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut
The Associated Press “Avatar: The Way of Water” didn’t make quite as big of a splash as many assumed it would, but James Cameron’s big…
CCEDC: Efforts result in ‘wealth’ to Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Milissa Bauer, the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation’s secretary/treasurer, offered a summation of the CCEDC’s work and how it has…