From Jesus’ birthplace to Clarion, the theme shines
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The First Presbyterian Church in Clarion wants to keep the flame of peace burning this holiday season. Members of the…
December 2022
What to watch as Jan. 6 committee wraps up investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will make its final public presentation Monday about the unprecedented effort by Donald Trump to…
Bond set at $50K for father of July 4 shooting suspect
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge on Saturday set bond at $50,000 for the father of an Illinois man charged with killing seven people at a…
Trubisky starts at QB for Steelers with Kenny Pickett out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Trubisky will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday when they travel to Carolina to play the Panthers. The…
Keystone gets honorable mention in Paint the Plow contest
From staff reports Keystone High School was the District 10 honorable mention “Fan Favorite” award winner in PennDOT’s Paint the Plow safety outreach contest. Butler…
Jan. 6 committee eyes referring criminal charges for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is considering recommending the Justice Department pursue an unprecedented criminal…
Journalist suspensions widen rift between Twitter and media
The Associated Press Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations…
US buying 3M barrels of oil to start replenishing reserves
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it is buying 3 million barrels of oil to begin to replenish U.S. strategic reserves that officials…
Agency argues against delay in filling 3 Pa. House vacancies
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s statewide elections agency said in a court filing Friday that it is moving ahead with plans for special elections to fill…
Residents have about a month to challenge broadband map
From staff reports The Federal Communications Commission, as part of the development of new broadband maps, has requested that the public submit necessary challenges to…
Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s capital came under one of the biggest attacks of the war Friday as Russia’s invading forces fired dozens of missiles…
Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and the Penguins beat the Florida Panthers…
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Duran Duran, New Edition
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and…
Head Start receives $7,500 donation
From staff reports Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. announces that its partnership with Pennsylvania-based children’s book author Pam Selker Rak, philanthropist and marketing entrepreneur, has yielded…
Wreath ceremony set for Dec. 17 in Perry Twp.
From staff reports The Perry Township Historical Society has announced they will be hosting the Wreaths Across America event Saturday, Dec. 17. There will be…
Clarion food distribution postponed
From staff reports The Clarion First Presbyterian Church’s food bag distribution scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Monday due to the winter weather advisory…
Fed raises key rate by half-point, signals more to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight Wednesday by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signaling…
Sandy Hook anniversary: Biden cites ‘societal guilt’ on guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. “should have societal guilt” for the slow pace of action on restricting access to…
White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is again making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it unveils its contingency plans for…
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
HARRISBURG (AP) — Five weeks after Election Day, winning candidates in Pennsylvania from governor to Congress are waiting for their victories to become official. An…