After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran issued a warning Sunday to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as…
February 2024
Clarion jail warden tells board staffing remains a problem
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Staffing at the Clarion County jail remains a problem. Warden Darren Knox said at Friday’s monthly jail board meeting there…
PennWest Clarion to host acoustic music weekend
From staff reports An acoustic music event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday,…
Iranian-backed militia official downplays the US strikes in Iraq, hints at deescalation
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi militia official on Saturday hinted at a desire to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following retaliatory strikes launched by…
Carl Weathers, who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the…
Ruffed Grouse Society plans alder renewal at Tionesta Lake
From staff reports Volunteers with the Ruffed Grouse Society are planning the renewal of alder for wildlife at Tionesta Lake in the coming weeks. Tentative…
Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with…
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, the scene of the largest and best-known Groundhog Day celebration…
American Legion Auxiliary plans to award $5,000
From staff reports The January Meeting of the Clarion American Legion Auxiliary was held on Monday, Jan. 8. Total membership is at 370 with eight…
Seifert Cultural Series brings Tamburitzans to PennWest Clarion
From staff reports A Pittsburgh-based folk dance and music ensemble will launch the 2024 programming of the endowed Clarion series of art and culture. The…
Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — With time slipping to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, Senate negotiators struggled Wednesday to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at…
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify in Senate hearing on child exploitation
The Associated Press Sexual predators. Addictive features. Suicide and eating disorders. Unrealistic beauty standards. Bullying. These are just some of the issues young people are…
Review: ‘Argylle’ won’t blow your socks off
The Associated Press A checkered mesh of mysteries have accompanied the release of Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.” There is the promoted one: Who is the “real” Agent Argylle?…
Recent Deaths 2/1/24
Rose Mary Clara Weaver, 100, of Lucinda, died Jan. 30, 2024. George T. Barnes, 93, of West Grove, died Jan. 27, 2024. For complete…