Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look very far to find a new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Matt Canada to the position on…
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‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year
The Associated Press The American Film Institute on Monday announced its top 10 films of the year, including Pixar’s jazz themed “Soul” and two of…
Recent Deaths 1/26/21
Janice Black Fuellhart, 73, of Crown, died Jan. 20, 2021. Clara M. (Smerkar) Carbaugh, 85, of Oil City, died Jan. 19, 2021. Timothy James “Tim”…
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top aides to President Joe Biden have begun talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a $1.9 trillion…
Guentzel’s 100th career goal lifts Penguins past Rangers 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored the 100th goal of his NHL career with less than two minutes remaining, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins to a…
NBC to shut down NBC Sports Network at end of 2021
The Associated Press The NBC Sports Network, which is best known for its coverage of the NHL and English Premier League, will be going away…
Clarion Hospital has site to give shots
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Hospital will open its first large-scale, COVID-19 vaccination site on Wednesday in the former Peebles/Gordman’s building near…
Best bureaucracies
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Local government offices are huge bureaucracies in large cities, but if one lives but in many small boroughs and townships…
US police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
The Associated Press For two Virginia police officers who posed for a photo during the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection, the reckoning has been swift and…
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for…
Tri-county reports 25 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 25 new cases of COVID-19 and one new virus-related death from each of the…
Clarion Red Kettle campaign raised nearly $20,500
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It was a Christmas miracle. At the beginning of December, only 10 people had volunteered to ring the bell for…
Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the…
Penguins rally past Rangers for 4-3 shootout victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan is impressed with his team’s resiliency. The Pittsburgh Penguins coach would just prefer it if his players didn’t rely on…
‘Our Friend’ is an opportunity for a good cry — if wanted
NEW YORK (AP) — If his new movie, “ Our Friend, ” makes audiences cry, Jason Segel can sympathize. He recalls being on an airplane…
Prison virus cases cause area spike
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced 537 new cases of COVID-19 and five new virus-related deaths were reported from the…
National Heritage Area plan draft released
From staff reports A draft of the strategic plan for the Oil Region National Heritage Area is now available for review prior to a public…
Pennsylvania hospitals: Not enough vaccine to go around
The Associated Press Some of Pennsylvania’s largest health systems are delivering a reality check after the state greatly expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine this…
Bruins rally past Flyers for 5-4 shootout win in home opener
BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Boston Bruins won their home opener with a 5-4 victory over…
Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ delayed again because of virus
LONDON (AP) — It’s still not time for “No Time to Die.” Producers of the forthcoming James Bond thriller say the film’s release has been…