‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1…
February 2024
Marienville trooper accused of resisting arrest, DUI
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Pennsylvania State Police corporal is facing charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest after arriving at the…
EMS fee prompts Farmington resident to start petition
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor Some Farmington Township residents are not happy with the $115 assessed fee for the Forest EMS Authority; so…
Ukraine’s defense minister says delays in promised Western military aid are costing lives
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately…
US, British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain struck 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, answering a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia…
Man accused of assault by vehicle while DUI in connection with crash
From staff reports A Clarion man is facing charges that include aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI in connection with a 2022 crash in Highland…
East Forest to host blood drive
From staff reports A blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the East Forest High School gymnasium. People may…
Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks, child support for fetuses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that…
All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller finalizes $77 million, 5-year deal. Pirates say he will start opener
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — All-Star pitcher Mitch Keller and Pittsburgh finalized a $77 million, five-year contract on Friday, and the Pirates said he will be…
Interim warden now serving at Clarion jail
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Darren Knox has been dismissed as the Clarion County jail warden. The action happened a week ago at an unscheduled…
Some veterans could receive refund of unused benefit
From staff reports Post-Vietnam War military veterans who did not use all their Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) benefits might be entitled to a refund…
US, EU pile sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary, Navalny’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its…
AT&T says outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by cyberattack
The Associated Press AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a…
Penguins give postseason hopes needed boost in 4-1 win over Canadiens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An early mistake by Kris Letang put the Pittsburgh Penguins in the kind of hole they’ve struggled to dig out from at…
Fantasy franchise revived with Netflix’s live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
NEW YORK (AP) — A new entry in the “Avatar” franchise is about to soar and James Cameron has no part in it. “Avatar: The…
Allegheny named Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year
From staff reports The Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2024 River of the Year, Department…
Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s largest hospital paused in vitro fertilization treatments Wednesday as providers and patients across the state scrambled to assess the impact…
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
The Associated Press A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data…
Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs
The Associated Press At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film….
Recent Deaths 2/22/24
John R. Anderson, 81, of Clarion, formerly of Brookville, died Feb. 18, 2024. Dorothy M. (Carmichael) “Dot” Fowler, 98, of Brookville, died Feb. 16, 2024….