‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ snags eye-popping $50M in previews
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” grossed $50 million in…
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‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremonies set for Saturday
From staff reports The national “Wreaths Across America” program returns to Clarion County this Saturday, Dec. 18, with ceremonies at various locations. National Wreaths Across…
Clarion County schedules judicial sale
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County on Monday morning will conduct its bi-annual judicial sale, which Tax Claim Bureau Director Megan Kerr said has…
Biden acknowledges $2T bill stalled, but vows it will pass
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has all but acknowledged negotiations over his sweeping domestic policy package will likely push into the new year, as…
Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
The Associated Press Educators announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country…
Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘Lost Daughter’ is a stunner
The Associated Press Motherhood. It’s such a rich subject for art to ponder, you’d think we’d have already seen every kind of mother onscreen. But…
Clarion Borough OKs budget; no tax hikes planned
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council last week gave tentative approval to its 2022 general fund budget, totaling $2,508,350. The budget…
Redbank Valley Trails fundraising open through December
From staff reports Redbank Valley Trails Association (RVTA) has opened its annual December Challenge to raise funds for the upkeep of the trails. This year’s…
Biden pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to assist tornado victims
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and…
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with COVID surge
The Associated Press Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress…
Review: ‘Nightmare Alley’ serves up a lavish modern noir
The Associated Press A title like “ Nightmare Alley,” especially when paired with a filmmaker like Guillermo del Toro, suggests a certain kind of movie. Del…
Recent Deaths 12/16/21
Francis E. Baughman, Sr., 81, of Shippenville, died Dec. 13, 2021. Thomas James “Jim” Best, 66, of Boardman, Ohio, formerly of Lincoln Park, Mich., and…
Clarion Co.’s new dispatch center could open in spring
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The new Clarion County emergency dispatch center could be open as early as May, according to Clarion County Commissioner Ted…
Clarion church to give out food bags
From staff reports The Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food bags at 2 p.m. Thursday. The bags will be distributed as long as supplies…
Police warn of scams involving payment applications
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents to be vigilant about scams involving peer-to-peer payment applications (apps) like Zelle, Venmo, and Cashapp. A…
Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress averted a catastrophic debt default early Wednesday morning after Democratic majorities in both chambers voted to send a $2.5 trillion increase…
Rodrigues stays hot as streaking Penguins top Montreal 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Rodrigues always had the tools. A sneaky good shot. Vision. Speed. The tricky part for the Pittsburgh Penguins forward has been…
Review: A Spidey sense overdose in ‘No Way Home’
The Associated Press Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs…
Recent Deaths 12/15/21
Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Aaron, 81, of Crates, died Dec. 7, 2021. Christy Leigh Cresto, 33, of Export, died Dec. 1, 2021. Frederick James “Fred” Dunlap,…
Knox awards $2.8 million in water line contracts
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Knox Borough Council Dec. 6 awarded two contracts totaling $2,821,087 to Kukurin Contracting of Export for two water…