Clarion Chamber of Business & Industry announces ALF winners
From staff reports Below is a list of the 2023 Autumn Leaf Festival results by category. Junior Olympics The PNC Bank Junior Olympics was held…
October 2023
Trump returning to civil fraud trial, but star witness Cohen won’t be there
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump returns to a New York City courthouse Tuesday to be a spectator at the civil fraud trial…
Republicans will try to elect Rep. Jordan as House speaker but GOP holdouts remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will try to elect a firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as the new House speaker, elevating a chief ally of Donald Trump…
Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership,…
Recent Deaths 10/17/23
Donna T. Pollock, 82, of Knox, died Oct. 13, 2023. David T. “Tom” McGinnis, 74, of Knox, died Oct. 13, 2023. George H. Bailey, 59,…
CCEDC launches destination brand survey
From staff reports As part of Clarion County’s new tourism marketing and strategies, the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation launched a destination brand survey and…
Foxburg festival provides fall fun
By JAMIE HUNT For The Derrick The 19th Annual Foxburg Fall Food, Art and Wine Festival was held on Sunday. Over 50 vendors lined up…
Biden postpones trip to discuss domestic agenda as Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the…
Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as…
Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at box office, eyeing ‘Joker’ film record
The Associated Press Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country….
Jail Board forewarned about possible employee shortages
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer The Clarion County Jail Inspection Board received a word of caution at its regular meeting Oct. 5. Jeff Bailey, an…
Clarion Borough sets fall leaf collection
From staff reports Clarion Borough leaf pick up will take place every Monday and Tuesday beginning October 16 thru November 21. The borough asks that…
In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders…
Proposed gag order on Trump in federal election case puts judge in tricky position
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposed gag order aimed at reining in Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric puts the judge overseeing his federal election interference case in…
Penguins surge past Flames with 5 goals in third period for 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2…
Autumn Leaf tractor show winners announced
From staff reports Winners have been announced by the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry for the annual Autumn Leaf Festival tractor show. A…
Palestinians stream south in Gaza as Israel urges a mass evacuation, conducts brief raids
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians scrambled to flee northern Gaza on Saturday after the Israeli military ordered nearly half the population to evacuate…
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach…
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The Associated press Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions…
State to partner with mental health, substance use disorder stakeholders
From staff reports Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that directs state agencies to collaborate with mental health and substance use disorder stakeholders to…