Recent Deaths 3/16/21
Alverda Kline Douthett, 100, died March 13, 2021. Robert L. “Bob” Gesin, 87, of Shippenville, died March 11, 2021. Frances V. Gilmer, 59, of Brookville,…
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Hypothermia ruled as cause of 2 people’s deaths
From staff reports According to both Clarion state police and Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker, two Clarion County people found dead last month in Paint…
Kahle Lake rehab will take 4 years
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor The rebuilding of the dam and spillway structures at Kahle Lake in Salem Township will take about four…
Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday pledged swift work by Congress on a job and infrastructure package that will be “fiscally sound,”…
March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits
The Associated Press The 68 teams whose names popped up in the March Madness bracket only thought it was time to celebrate: The next four…
Joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
The Associated Press Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a…
Clarion emergency declaration extended; rental grant available
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners extended the county’s COVID-19 emergency declaration Tuesday as word came of a $2.5 million federal Emergency Rental…
Old war stories
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer American legion Post 249 is filled with the faces of history during the winter months, as Strattanville’s 213 veterans posters…
FEMA to help manage unaccompanied minors at US-Mexico border
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration is turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help managing and caring for record numbers of unaccompanied…
DeSmith stops 24 in Penguins’ 3-0 win over skidding Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With goals at a premium Saturday night, the prolific Pittsburgh Penguins proved they can win with a low-scoring, tight-checking approach. Casey…
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift could have historic night at Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It could be a night for the history books for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé at Sunday’s Grammy Awards — for both…
No need to lose sleep over shift to daylight saving time
WASHINGTON (AP) — No need to lose sleep over the shift to daylight saving time this weekend. The sun will still come up, though the…
Venango, Clarion add 21 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced a combined 21 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion counties,…
Forest primary ballot will feature GOP sheriff race
From staff reports Petitions from candidates seeking to be on ballots in the May primary election in Forest County have been submitted. One of the…
IRS says new round of COVID relief payments on the way
WASHINGTON (AP) — Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring some Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue…
Trevor Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn…
As ‘Grey’s’ returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers
LONDON (AP) — Unlike lead character Meredith, “Grey’s Anatomy” is not fighting for its life. It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to…
Crystal meth, morphine, cocaine seized in Jefferson Co. arrests
From staff reports State Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced an Ohio man and his female accomplice have been charged with possession with intent…
Venango, Clarion report 8 combined virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced a combined eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion counties,…
Biden aims for quicker shots, ‘independence from this virus’
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address…