Clarion County Commissioner Heasley won’t seek reelection
From staff reports Clarion County Commissioner Ed Heasley, in a letter to news media outlets, said he will not seek another term in office. “Looking…
December 2022
CCD holds two December events
From staff reports The Clarion Conservation District invites community members of all ages to two different free educational events this December. First event is a…
Griner swap reveals dilemma US faces in freeing detainees
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Taliban drug lord convicted in a vast heroin trafficking conspiracy. A Russian pilot imprisoned for a scheme to distribute cocaine across…
Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Carter got payback for the Pittsburgh Penguins and teammate Jake Guentzel after Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner lost his cool….
Review: Del Toro takes his ‘Pinocchio’ to very dark places
The Associated Press Let’s face it, “Pinocchio” has always been an odd choice for a children’s morality tale. Of course, lying is wrong. But that’s…
Recent Deaths 12/10/22
Thomas Robert Criner, 79, of Rimersburg, died Dec. 4, 2022. Robert “Bob” L. Jackson, 86, of Knox, died Dec. 5, 2022. John “Big John” K….
NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into wider conflict
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of NATO expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between…
Analysis: Dominant Eagles’ o-line worthy of MVP talk
If a unit could win the Most Valuable Player award, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line would be the frontrunner. Jalen Hurts is among the top…
AP Investigation: Prison boss beat inmates, climbed ranks
The prison staff didn’t know much about the new acting warden. Then, they say, he made a bizarre and startling confession: Years ago, he beat…
SS Trea Turner, Phillies finalize $300M, 11-year contract
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner’s $300 million, 11-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies was finalized on Thursday after the All-Star shortstop passed his physical. Turner…
Philly’s slain ‘Boy in Box’: 66 years later we know his name
His name was Joseph Augustus Zarelli. Nearly 66 years after the battered body of a young boy was found stuffed inside a cardboard box, Philadelphia…
Blinken confident in Finland, Sweden accession to NATO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the United States is confident that Finland and Sweden will be approved soon for membership…
Shippenville holds the line on taxes
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer A tax hike in 2023 was mentioned as a possible solution to ease Shippenville’s financial woes. In the…
‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in…
Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as it…
Crosby scores twice as surging Penguins roll by Columbus 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A month ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a mess. Disorganized on special teams. Iffy in goal. Erratic in general. Now, not so…
Review: ‘Spoiler Alert’ — You’re gonna need those Kleenex
The Associated Press In one of the more effective moments of “Spoiler Alert,” the camera does something unexpected and wise: it leaves the room. At…
Blood drive draws positive response
By KAYLA JOHNSON For The Clarion News PennWest Clarion University students, staff and the public turned out Nov. 28 to support an American Red Cross…
Vets Christmas bazaar set for Dec. 11
From staff reports The first annual Passion for Vets Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the…
Officers to receive Congressional Gold Medals for Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House and Senate leaders will present law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with Congressional Gold…