Clarion Hospital earns recognition
From staff reports Clarion Hospital, part of Independence Health System (IHS), was recognized by the Hospital and Health system Association of Pa. (HAP) for implementing…
March 2024
Biden, Trump dominate Super Tuesday races, move closer to rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a…
Carter and Smith score late as Penguins pull away from Blue Jackets 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Change, perhaps significant change, is coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins. One thing, however, has remained a constant for Pittsburgh during an underachieving…
Guy Ritchie serves up thriller-comedy series on Netflix with ‘The Gentlemen’
NEW YORK (AP) — When we first meet the hero of Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix series, he’s not exactly what you’d expect from a Guy…
Special strollers, bikes help children to adapt
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Variety, the Children’s Charity, helped to make life better for several area children on Monday. In conjunction with Riverview Intermediate…
Redbank civic groups to be celebrated
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society will honor and promote local civic organizations whose members provide many community services at 6:30 p.m. Monday…
Takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court win: He stays on ballot, but his legal peril is just starting
DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump gained a clear win at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, which unanimously ruled that states don’t have…
Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden, Trump closer to November rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party’s nominations during the biggest…
‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut
The Associated Press Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the…
Recent Deaths 3/5/24
William Ralph Kodrich, 90, of Clarion, died March 2, 2024. Nelrose Lenore (Shirey) Mahoney, 90, died Feb. 13, 2024. Karen Lee Kellogg, 80, of Knox,…
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California By BROOKE HESS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) —…
Forest EMS Authority drops $115 fee
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor At a special meeting Thursday at the Jenks Township building in Marienville, newly appointed Forest EMS Authority board…
Blose appointed as new warden of Clarion County Jail
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County Jail Deputy Warden Dan Blose’s career took a few twists and turns on Friday. Blose entered the Clarion…
Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll rose to 10 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern…
US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military C-130 cargo planes dropped food in pallets over Gaza on Saturday in the opening stage of an emergency humanitarian assistance…
Sharangovich scores twice as Flames rally to beat Penguins 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 50 seconds left, and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down…
Pennsylvania Bird Atlas program scheduled at Clarion Library
From staff reports The third annual Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, a citizen science effort undertaken by the state, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at…
Water Run Landing to host open houses
From staff reports Water Run Landing, a senior living community in Clarion, will host open house events from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday…
Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
The Associated Press A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol…
CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
BOSTON (AP) — Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like…