US to max out on debt soon, setting up political fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion borrowing authority as soon as this month, starting the…
January 2023
Shapiro names picks for ag, parks and environmental agencies
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro said Tuesday he wants to stick with two members of his predecessor’s Cabinet to oversee state parklands and…
Malkin’s 4-point game fuels rally as Pens top Canucks 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins watched the Vancouver Canucks score three times in the opening minutes on Tuesday night and essentially yawned. No panic….
At Globes, ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Banshees’ triumph
The Associated Press The Golden Globes returned to the air Tuesday with a red carpet flush with celebrities, comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a hesitant emcee…
Clarion court programs lead to jail savings
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County Jail ended 2022 under budget due, in part, to programs initiated by the court system. One of…
Clarion arts leader is keynote speaker at MLK breakfast
From staff reports PennWest Clarion will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at 9 a.m. Monday at Eagle Commons at the university….
California deluge forces mass evacuations, boy swept away
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast and…
House GOP kicks off majority with vote to slash IRS funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans began their tenure in the majority Monday by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had…
Shapiro taps superintendent to be education secretary
HARRISBURG (AP) — A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both the wealthiest and poorest districts will be…
The Golden Globes return Tuesday in a 1-year audition
The Associated Press After going dark for a year, the Golden Globes return to the air Tuesday on a one-year audition to try to win…
Recent Deaths 1/10/23
Richard K. “Ken” Agnew II, 71, died Jan. 7, 2023. Joselyn A. Ashbaugh, 70, of Knox, died Jan. 7, 2023. Donna Belle Avery, 90, of…
Biden inspects US-Mexico border in face of GOP criticism
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden walked a muddy stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry Sunday on…
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered…
Penguins beat Coyotes 4-1 to end 6-game slide
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own….
‘M3gan’ dolls up with $30.2M while ‘Avatar’ stays No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film “M3gan” got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to…
Operations of Clarion park debated at borough council meeting
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Work on Clarion’s new Second Avenue Park is well under way, but there is some doubt as to who will…
Deadline nearing to challenge broadband access map in state
From staff reports The Jan. 13 deadline is approaching for Pennsylvanians to review and challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access map for accuracy. The…
Big week for US-Mexico ties going into North American summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a big week for U.S.-Mexico relations, and that was even before President Joe Biden becomes the first U.S. leader to…
Ukraine hails US military aid as cease-fire said to falter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president praised the United States for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar package of military aid, saying they…
Mayor: Teacher shot by 6-year-old ‘red flag for the country’
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia teacher who was critically injured when she was was shot by a 6-year-old student in Newport News is showing…