ACV board OKs baseball training in Florida
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School Board Dec. 1 approved a ninth training trip to a Florida academy for the…
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Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Rescuers combed through fields of wreckage after a tornado outbreak roared across the middle of the U.S., leaving dozens dead and…
New inflation number feeds angst about Democrats’ $2T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government reports on rising inflation and the potential costs of President Joe Biden’s social and environment legislation raised fresh questions Friday about…
DeSmith stops 33 shots in Penguins’ 1-0 win over Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Goaltender Casey DeSmith found his confidence and it helped the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins to another win on Saturday night. DeSmith stopped all…
Strahan flies to space with astronaut’s daughter: ‘Wow!’
The Associated Press Football star and TV celebrity Michael Strahan caught a ride to space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket-launching company Saturday, sharing the trip with…
Federal funds to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank
From staff reports Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, which serves the tri-county area, will receive $748,675 from nearly $11.4 million of the state’s…
Virus testing site will open in Jefferson County
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced a free, drive-up COVID-19 testing site will open next week in Jefferson County. The site, at…
Tornadoes, storms strike US; Kentucky gov fears dozens dead
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight as it tore…
State high court throws out mask mandate for schools
HARRISBURG (AP) — A statewide mask mandate for Pennsylvania schoolchildren was thrown out by the state Supreme Court on Friday, raising the prospect that at…
Sidney Crosby records 2 assists, Penguins beat Capitals 4-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not easy for the Pittsburgh Penguins to find ideal linemates for Sidney Crosby or replace injured winger Jake Guentzel. Kasperi Kapanen…
Review: Leo, JLaw are trying to warn us in ‘Don’t Look Up’
The Associated Press You know you’re in deep doodoo when that planet-destroying comet on a collision course with Earth isn’t your biggest problem. Your biggest…
2022 dog licenses on sale now
From staff reports Clarion County residents may now purchase dog licenses for 2022. Dog licenses should be purchased by Jan. 1, 2022, for all dogs…
Burns wins regional award
From staff reports Alexis Burns, executive vice president with Burns and Burns Insurance in Clarion, was the recipient of the 2021 Insurance Agents and Brokers…
Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80…
$6.6M awarded to Tree of Life synagogue, site of massacre
The Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania is pledging $6.6 million toward redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people…
Guentzel scores twice, Crosby once as Pens top Kraken 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t take long to stagger the NHL’s newest franchise with an early onslaught. Crosby…
Recent Deaths 12/7/21
Julian A. Males, 97, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 2, 2021. Donald “Doc” Lavely, 82, died Dec. 3, 2021. Christina “Christy” Marie Aaron, 47, of…
Clarion welcomes Santa Claus to town
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday evening. A parade that included floats, singers, firetrucks, and a band preceded…
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games….
Gamble doesn’t pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn’t work out for the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson led Baltimore to a touchdown…