Wilson scores winner on power play, Capitals beat Penguins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 7:20 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2…
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Review: Billie Eilish, unfiltered, in new documentary
The Associated Press If you’re coming to “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry” hoping for a primer on the music sensation, you’ve come to…
Clarion County hospitality businesses will get help
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is relief on the way for the hospitality industry in Clarion County. Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that $145…
Autumn Leaf theme contest submissions being accepted
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting submissions for the 2021 Autumn Leaf Festival theme contest. Submissions must be…
State lawmakers ask feds to waive school test mandate
HARRISBURG (AP) — The chairs of Pennsylvania’s state Senate Education Committee on Wednesday asked the Biden administration to waive this year’s requirement for school standardized…
Athletics trade outfielder Dustin Fowler to Pirates for cash
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two days after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics, outfielder Dustin Fowler was traded Wednesday to the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Marvel’s Wanda has a future, but ‘WandaVision’ fate unclear
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When “WandaVision” wraps its initial run next month on the Disney+ streaming service, Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda will make her next appearance…
Recent Deaths 2/25/21
Mary E. Kirkpatrick, 85, of Knox, died Feb. 20, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this day…
Abraxas escapee, 16, captured in Clarion County after chase
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A juvenile who escaped Monday from the Abraxas youth detention facility near Marienville was captured a few hours later after…
Clarion elections director says office already busy for primary
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The impact of Pennsylvania’s voting reform act is still being felt in Clarion County, and county elections director Cindy Callihan…
Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders’ failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and…
Kapanen, Guentzel push Penguins to OT win over Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen scored on a one-timer 1:43 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on…
Review: Andra Day shines in overstuffed Billie Holiday bio
The Associated Press Billie Holiday has always been a monster of a role. Diana Ross tackled her on film and Audra McDonald did it on…
Knox Legion seeks local veterans’ names
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor American Legion Post 720 in Knox is looking for the names of military veterans from the Keystone School…
St. Patrick’s Day concert to be held in Foxburg
From staff reports The Allegheny River Stone Center for the Arts will host a St. Patrick’s Day concert by Carnival of Souls at 7:30 p.m….
Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is set to hear from former U.S. Capitol security officials for the first time about the massive law enforcement failures on…
Pirates 2B Frazier focusing on present, not future
The Associated Press Adam Frazier spent the winter watching the Pittsburgh teammates he came up through the minors with get flipped for prospects or flat-out…
Grammy-winning duo Daft Punk break up after 28 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years. The helmet-wearing French duo shared…
Recent Deaths 2/23/21
Susan D. (Buzard) Bobbert, 73, of Fairmount City, died Feb. 20, 2021. Roy Douglas Bunch, 66, of Knox, died Feb. 19, 2021. Esther L. Dinger,…
Tri-county reports 39 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 39 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area, as well as one…