White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills
The Associated Press The Biden administration is taking steps to help distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills, an unprecedented…
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Red Sox owners in talks to buy NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — The owners of the Boston Red Sox are in talks to buy the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Red Sox President Sam Kennedy confirmed…
Review: Too many old ghosts mar ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’
The Associated Press “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — the direct cinematic follow-up to the 1984 classic — is haunted, of course. But not in a good way. Director…
Recent Deaths 11/18/21
William Robert Stroop, 88, of Shippenville, died Nov. 13, 2021. Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Nicolas Smith, 64, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Nov. 10, 2021. Grace I….
Coroner: Woman dies from smoke inhalation
From staff reports Clarion County coroner Dan Shingledecker said Tuesday the death of an 85-year-old woman in Farmington Township was accidental as a result of…
Clarion church to give away food bags
From staff reports Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food bags at 2 p.m. Thursday. The bags will contain a turkey breast, stuffing, potatoes, milk,…
House votes to halt PennDOT plan to toll bridges for repairs
HARRISBURG (AP) — A plan to add tolls on nine bridges suffered a setback Tuesday when the Pennsylvania state House passed a bill to void…
Mask mandate must expire Dec. 4, judge rules in latest twist
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday said an order that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities to contain the coronavirus…
Tokarski’s 45 saves help Sabres hold off Penguins 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dustin Tokarski came through when the Buffalo Sabres needed it the most, stopping a career-high 45 shots as the Buffalo Sabres beat…
Review: Tennis comes 2nd in inspirational ‘King Richard’
The Associated Press “King Richard” is exactly what you think it will be, which isn’t a bad thing. This is the story of the father…
Human trafficking awareness meeting
From staff reports With Pennsylvania ranking in the top 10 states of human trafficking cases, state Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-63) is again teaming up with…
YMCA offers ‘Everyone Swims’ program
From staff reports Youth from the Clarion Area School District are learning an important life skill thanks to area donors who have contributed to the…
Trump ally Bannon talks tough after court appearance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a judge to face criminal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from Congress’ Jan. 6…
What next? Steelers’ defense struggling with consistency
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have very little margin for error, no matter who is at quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, halfway through the…
Holiday TV brings new movies, specials — and Charlie Brown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Supply-chain woes are this year’s Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer. But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and…
Recent Deaths 11/16/21
Mary Catherine Barger, of East Brady, formerly of Rimersburg, died Nov. 9, 2021. Paul E. Black, 90, of Emlenton, died Nov. 12, 2021. Mary (Yori)…
Clarion County coroner called to fire scene
From staff reports Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker confirmed to the newspaper on Sunday afternoon that he was called to the scene of a house…
Group’s political message hits the road
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Indivisible We Rise, West Central PA, on Saturday, hosted a “Freedom to Vote — Time to Act” caravan…
Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill historic, not transformative
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signs into law represents a historic achievement at a time of deeply fractured…
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Detroit’s long losing streak is over. The threat of a winless season still remains. For now, the Lions will take it, no…