Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump
The Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and…
February 2023
Review: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher shine in a rom-com
The Associated Press If you decide to settle in and watch “Your Place or Mine” to see the sparks fly between Reese Witherspoon and Ashton…
CCD holds two events for Ag week
From staff reports The Clarion Conservation District is holding two events in March to celebrate National Agriculture Week; a week to recognize and celebrate the…
PennWest celebrating Black History Month with several events
From staff reports Pennsylvania Western University (Clarion, California, Edinboro) is hosting a series of virtual events this month honoring the legacies, accomplishments and struggles of…
Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded while attending a…
Air near Ohio derailment safe for residents to return home
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Evacuated residents can return to the Ohio village where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailed five days ago…
Review: Con artists accumulate in the slinky ‘Sharper’
The Associated Press Almost invariably, we root for the con artist. Seldom does the ingenuity and cleverness of a good hustler, card shark or con…
Recent Deaths 2/9/23
Richard C. Lewis, Jr., 79, of Clarion, died Feb. 6, 2023. William “Bill” Douglas Fair, 76, of Parker, died Feb. 6, 2023. Herman Hopper, 92,…
Museum and park to host Pithole party
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well, Inc. will host the Pithole Cabin Fever Party from 10 a.m. to…
Free tax filing help available
From staff reports Community Action, Inc.’s IRS-certified tax preparers are available, by appointment only, to complete and electronically file simple tax returns for individuals who…
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the…
Letang’s OT winner caps rally as Penguins stun Avalanche 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins talked about hitting reset following a wildly uneven first half of the season. Perhaps no player wanted a fresh…
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, end GOP rule
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a…
Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern
The Associated Press Days after crews released and burned toxic chemicals transported by a wrecked train in Ohio, residents remain concerned about the toxic substances…
Great Backyard Bird Count to be held Feb. 17 & 20
From staff reports Every February, bird lovers around the world spend time in their favorite places watching and counting birds. They count and report for…
Clarion library holds 1,000 books program
From staff reports The Clarion Free Library is holding the 1,000 books before kindergarten program for children not of kindergarten age and their parents. Parents…
Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria
NURDAGI, Turkey (AP) — Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing…
Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as…
Residents kept out as air checked near derailed Ohio train
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — It’s unclear when evacuated residents might be able to return home to the area where officials released and burned toxic…
Recent Deaths 2/7/23
James Conrad Lander, 79, of Harborcreek Township, died Feb. 3, 2023. Dorothy Arlene Barger, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Parker, died Feb. 4, 2023. Ruth…