EPA chief at train derailment site: ‘Trust the government’
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency got a first-hand look Thursday at the toll left by a freight…
February 2023
Gov. Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called…
Review: ‘Emily’ gives new life to the ‘strange’ Brontë sis
The Associated Press That name on the book cover is our first warning bell. Only two minutes into “Emily,” a bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s…
Pehrsson moving on from PennWest presidency
From staff reports Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, founding president of Pennsylvania Western University, announced today that she is transitioning to a new role with the State…
Forgotten town is topic of meeting
From staff reports Ashley Nagle is a Master of Arts student in applied archaeology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She will be presenting the results…
White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday…
Parts of Georgia special grand jury report to be released
ATLANTA (AP) — The public on Thursday will see portions of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a shopping mall in El Paso,…
Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week, six weeks after representatives elected a Democrat as…
Review: ‘Marlowe,’ with Neeson, resurrects a vintage gumshoe
The Associated Press The richly hard-boiled terrain of detective Philip Marlowe has always been, to quote Raymond Chandler, “a nice neighborhood to have bad habits…
Recent Deaths 2/16/23
Robert Merle Gourley, 82, of Clarion, died Feb. 13, 2023. Patricia Marie Mortimer, 87, of Rimersburg, died Feb. 12, 2023. Charles E. Zacherl, 72, of…
Virtual plans available for Clarion County bridge project
From staff reports PennDOT is inviting the public to view plans regarding the preservation project for the Wayne Richard Weaver Bridge that carries Route 1005…
Free water testing available
From staff reports Do you have a private drinking water well, spring, or cistern? Are you interested in learning more about how to protect, test,…
U-Haul driver blames ‘invisible object’ for deadly rampage
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who went on a deadly rampage with a U-Haul truck Monday in New York City was suffering from an…
China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
BEIJING (AP) — China said Wednesday it will take measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the…
DeSmith makes 38 saves, Penguins beat Sharks 3-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 38 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night. “I thought…
In which Winnie the Pooh stars in an R-rated slasher movie
NEW YORK (AP) — The Hundred Acre Wood has seen some pretty unsettling things over the years. A honey jar shortage. Rather blustery days. The…
Petition signing event set for Feb. 23
From staff reports The Clarion County Republican Committee will hold their annual “Pizza, Politics and Petitions” event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the…
PennWest University celebrates Black History Month
From staff reports Throughout the month of February, Pennsylvania Western University will host a series of virtual events honoring the unique legacies, accomplishments and struggles…
Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first…