Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Islanders are running out of healthy bodies. They’re not running out of ways to stun the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bo…
February 2023
Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship
LONDON (AP) — Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such…
Recent Deaths 2/21/23
Hilton Leroy Buzard, 84, of Shippenville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Robert E. Houston, Jr., 59, of Tionesta, formerly of New Castle, died Feb. 14, 2023….
PennDOT, state police stress importance of traffic safety laws
From staff reports PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police are highlighting safe driving tips in conjunction with Highway Safety Law Awareness Week that runs through…
Snowman in the Forest event draws 300 people
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There was no snow at the annual Cook Forest Snowman in the Forest event Saturday but that didn’t stop an…
Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022
ATLANTA (AP) — The woman flying out of Philadelphia’s airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But…
Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley is swinging through Iowa this week fresh off announcing her presidential campaign. Her fellow South Carolinian Republican, Sen….
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display…
Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for ‘Quantumania’
NEW YORK (AP) — Phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have gotten off to a rocky start, but Ant-Man is bigger than ever…
Clarion judge, CYS director address care crisis in county
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Every year in Clarion County, about 60 children are placed in the care of Children and Youth Services. “Any time…
Good weather aids Clarion reassessment
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The recent unseasonably nice weather has allowed the reassessment of Clarion County to proceed at a rapid pace. Mike Russell…
N. Korea makes fresh threats, US bombers fly after ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity…
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia,…
Nico Hischier leads Devils past weary Penguins, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils spent years staring up at the standings at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not so much anymore. The young Devils…
5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death…
Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices’ ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion…
Parise scores late, Nelson nets 2 as Islanders edge Penguins
NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaker late in the third period and Brock Nelson added two goals as the New York Islanders…
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and…
Township supervisor seeks Forest commissioner post
From staff reports Patrick “Pat” Kline, a Forest County businessman and township supervisor, has announced his candidacy for Forest County commissioner. Kline, who calls himself…
Clarion, Venango Dems to hold petition signings
From staff reports The Venango County and Clarion County Democratic Party Committees have announced petition signing events for Democratic candidates in the May 16 primary…