PA Council on the Arts awards grant for local artists
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts has awarded United Way of Clarion County a PPA grant for $140,000. In 2021, United Way…
January 2024
ARCA to open season with Valentine’s cabaret
From staff reports Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will open its 2024 season with a cabaret evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17,…
Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran threatened Wednesday to “decisively respond” to any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic following President Joe Biden’s linking of Tehran to…
Grammys 2024: From how to watch to who’s nominated, here’s what to know
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th…
Clarion Hospital EMS enhances emergency vehicle fleet
From staff reports Clarion Hospital Emergency Medical Services, part of Independence Health System, has received a new ambulance and emergency squad vehicle through the support…
Clarion County Garden Club offering scholarship
From staff reports The Garden Club of Clarion County is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student graduating from a Clarion County public, private or…
Illinois election board will consider whether to boot Trump from ballot over insurrection amendment
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ election board on Tuesday is scheduled to consider whether to keep Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot after a recommendation…
State high court revives case challenging limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court said Monday that a lower court must hear a challenge to the constitutionality of a decades-old state law that…
‘Expats,’ starring Nicole Kidman, was filmed in Hong Kong, but you can’t watch it there
HONG KONG (AP) — Nicole Kidman’s latest project is set in Hong Kong, but people who live there are blocked from seeing it, prompting speculation…
Recent Deaths 1/30/24
Nancy Jane Sherman, 85, of Richland Township, died Jan. 23, 2024. Benjamin Eugene Beichner, 70, of Shippenville, died Jan. 27, 2024. Kathleen A. “Kathy” Kristek,…
Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured…
The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while…
Quiet weekend at the box office, with ‘The Beekeeper’ on top and some Oscar boosts
The Associated Press Movie theaters and audiences settled for seconds this weekend. With no new wide releases on the schedule, a mob of holdovers sustained…
Clarion County plans to offer Clean and Green program
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County is offering qualified property owners a way to save money on their taxes. Leah Smith, the county’s G.I.S….
Clarion County assessment project keeps moving ahead
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners heard an update Tuesday on the county’s ongoing reassessment effort. Sarah Garner, the project manager for Massachusetts-based…
COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Congress aims to wind it down and expand the child tax credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — When IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel met privately with senators recently, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee asked for his assessment of…
Pettersson’s overtime goal lifts Penguins over Canadiens 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Pettersson scored in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night. Pettersson took a…
Clarion woodland owner conference set Feb. 10
From staff reports The annual Clarion woodland owner conference will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Grunenwald Science &…
Tamburitzans to perform at PennWest-Clarion
From staff reports The Pittsburgh-based Tamburitzans folk dance and music ensemble will launch the 2024 programming of the endowed Clarion series of art and culture…
Shapiro eyes overhaul of state higher ed system that’s among the worst in affordability
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro plans next month to propose an overhaul of a higher education system in Pennsylvania that is among the worst…