First day hikes scheduled for PA State Parks
From staff reports The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced it will host nearly 60 guided hikes in 43 state parks and…
December 2023
Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move toward expanding ground offensive
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces bombarded Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza and issued orders telling residents to evacuate the area Tuesday, signs…
Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered the United States military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. service members…
On the weekend before Christmas, ‘Aquaman’ sequel drifts to first
The Associated Press “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas Monday. The…
Recent Deaths 12/26/23
Wyatt Anthony Rowe, 22, of Franklin, died Dec. 20, 2023. Samuel Eugene “Gene” Fye, 97, of Rimersburg, died Dec. 20, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Amish impact raised at Licking Township session
By RODNEY SHERMAN For The Clarion News A proposed public forum concerning horse manure on public roads in Licking Township did not come to pass…
Forest County budget, with no tax hike, gets final OK
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners approved the county’s final 2024 budget with no tax increase at their final meeting of the year…
Israel, Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
The Associated Press Most U.S. state legislatures will reconvene in January for the first time since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel sparked a war…
Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 touchdowns, Steelers end skid with win over Bengals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph isn’t afraid to admit his mind would drift toward the future as the seasons passed and he remained at the…
Senators end 6-game losing streak with 5-4 OT win over Penguins
The Associated Press Tim Stutzle scored 70 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the…
PAWC rate increase request suspended
From staff reports The state suspended rate increase requests from Pennsylvania American Water Co., which includes Clarion County among the 37 counties that it serves,…
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by…
Supreme Court rejects prosecutor’s push to fast-track ruling in Trump election subversion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether…
Review: Clooney’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ is an underdog saga that’s both stirring and a tad stodgy
The Associated Press Director George Clooney both begins and ends “The Boys in the Boat ” on a sun-dappled lake. It’s a seductive sight, calm and soothing,…
Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Commission warns against gifting lotto tickets to children
From staff reports Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission is participating in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining more than 80 other lotteries and community organizations…
Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at Tionesta Lake
From staff reports The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pittsburgh District will begin accepting live evergreen Christmas trees at Tionesta Lake beginning Tuesday. The trees…
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
The Associated Press It’s beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates….
Review: A transformed Zac Efron gives his all in tragic, true-life wrestling tale ‘Iron Claw’
The Associated Press It doesn’t take long to understand the level of commitment Zac Efron brings to “The Iron Claw” as Texas wrestling brother Kevin…
Recent Deaths 12/21/23
Betty Adams, 81, of Rimersburg, died Dec. 17, 2023. Mary Catherine (Aaron) Reinsel, 92, of Mayport, died Dec. 17, 2023. Debra L. Callihan Glenn died…
Man sentenced in child sexual exploitation case
From staff reports A Parker man has been sentenced in federal court to 11 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, on…