Recent Deaths 10/10/23
Janet E. Norris, 84, of Clarion, died Oct. 3, 2023. Diane Powell McMillen, 85, of Clarion, died Oct. 4, 2023. James Allen Switzer, Sr., 79,…
October 2023
Forest County election preparations going smoothly
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County elections director Jean Ann Hitchcock says things are going smoothly in preparation for the Nov. 7 general election…
Winners announced in Tournament of Leaves Parade
From staff reports The Independence Health System — Clarion Hospital Tournament of Leaves Parade stepped off on Saturday. The winners for Marching Units, Drill Teams…
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for…
Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn’t entirely make heads spin. Facing competition…
CCEDC selects Meadville company for tourism marketing plan
From staff reports The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has selected Bull Moose Marketing, a Meadville-based consultant agency, to develop the Clarion County Destination…
New nonprofit aims to show ‘Kindness’ can go a long way
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer Jackie Greibel “likes to help the community.” To the end, her latest effort is the Clarion Kindness Project. The nonprofit’s…
Shooting at community center kills 1, injures 5
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and five were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center…
Witnesses to FBI hunt for Civil War gold describe armored truck, signs of a night dig
PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, got up before sunrise to scour the…
ALF Crafters Day draws crowds; celebration wraps up this weekend
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A few raindrops Friday did not diminish the enthusiasm for the annual Autumn Leaf Festival Farmers and Crafters Day. Crafters…
Fiddlers contest winners named
From staff reports The S&T Bank PA State Fiddlers Competition, as part of Autumn Leaf Festival, took place on Sept. 30 at First United Methodist…
Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network….
Surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array…
Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border
MIAMI (AP) — The ad sounds like something out of the GOP 2024 playbook, trumpeting a senator’s work with Republicans to crack down on the…
Winners announced for ALF kiddie parade
From staff reports Winners have been announced for the Autumn Leaf Festival kiddie parade that was held Tuesday. Here is a rundown: Best use of…
Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is…
Thousands of US workers are on strike. Here’s a rundown of major work stoppages
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are…
Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ doesn’t desecrate original but it won’t compel you
The Associated Press There may be no holier ground in horror than “The Exorcist.” As endlessly as William Friedkin’s 1973 film has been ripped off…
Forest commissioners OK hiring practice change
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners approved a change to the county’s hiring practices at their brief meeting Wednesday. The pay rate for…