When Hollywood needs a movie villain, the tech bro answers
NEW YORK (AP) — “A toast to the disruptors,” Edward Norton’s tech billionaire says in Rian Johnson’s Oscar-nominated “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” And…
March 2023
Recent Deaths 3/9/23
Russell C. “Rusty” Stitt, 50, of Rimersburg, died March 4, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this…
Safety agency opens probe of Norfolk Southern rail accidents
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Federal investigators are opening a wide-ranging investigation into one of the nation’s biggest railroads following a fiery derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania…
Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t panic when things get sideways. Call it one of the fringe benefits of having the NHL’s oldest team….
Review: ‘Scream VI’ goes to the big city and strikes out
The Associated Press In “Scream VI,” the psychotic, knife-wielding serial killer known as Ghostface is set loose on the streets of New York City. Yawn….
Recent Deaths 3/7/23
Linda Gay (Conner) Taylor, 78, of Rochester, N.Y., died March 3, 2023. Linda Darlene Botts, 72, of Tionesta, died March 1, 2023. Betty l. Bowser,…
Clarion Rotary has $6,000 in scholarships to award
From staff reports The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will accept applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31. Scholarships available are: Two $1,000…
Food items can be dropped off at Clarion Blessing Box
From staff reports A Blessing Box where non-perishable food items can be placed has been installed at First Presbyterian Church at 700 Wood St. in…
Norfolk Southern announces safety upgrades amid derailments
The Associated Press Norfolk Southern announced plans on Monday to improve the use of detectors placed along railroad tracks to spot overheating bearings and other…
Shapiro’s 1st Pa. budget to focus on schools, business taxes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to emphasize funding for Pennsylvania’s poorest school districts and making the state more competitive for cutting-edge tech…
Biden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes to boost funding for Medicare and expand the program’s ability to negotiate lower costs for…
Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024
PARIS (AP) — The reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is going fast enough to allow its reopening to visitors and faithful at the…
Railroad history program scheduled
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society will mark a major Redbank Valley milestone with an upcoming program about local railroad history at 6…
Mushroom foraging program scheduled
From staff reports Seneca Rocks Audubon Society will hold a free nature program — “A Beginner’s Guide to Mushroom Foraging” — at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday…
1 dead, 9 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Apparently false fears of a shooting at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, sent a crowd surging toward the exits,…
35 detained after violence at Atlanta police training site
ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly three dozen people have been detained after flaming bottles and rocks were thrown at officers during a protest at “Cop City,”…
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for derailment: governor
HARRISBURG (AP) — Norfolk Southern has pledged several million dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after last month’s derailment…
A box office K.O.: ‘Creed III’ debuts to $58.7 million
The Associated Press “Creed III” punched above its weight at the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters. The MGM release knocked “Ant-Man…
County CYS nearing crisis point
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…
Basketball co-ops discussed at A-C Valley
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor The Allegheny-Clarion Valley and Union school districts have entered into sports cooperative agreements for a number of sports…