Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy ‘Mr. Mayor’
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a government office right there in the very title of Ted Danson’s new series, but the new NBC comedy “Mr….
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Recent Deaths 1/5/21
Lewis “Dean” “Poppie” Eugene Confer, 84, of Brookville, formerly of Knox, died Jan. 2, 2021. Glenda Jean Bell, 68, of Shippenville, died Dec. 29, 2020….
Tri-county adds 162 virus cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 162 cases of COVID-19 and Venango…
Washington braces for intense opening to a pivotal year
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The tumult of 2020 isn’t over yet. The opening week of the new year will be dominated by a collision…
Browns end long playoff drought, survive late Steelers rally
CLEVELAND (AP) — Squeezing the game ball in his left hand, Baker Mayfield looked at the giant scoreboard showing highlights of Cleveland’s glory days. In…
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend
The Associated Press In its second weekend in U.S. theaters, “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates…
Clarion Career Center sets reopening date
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News Sports Editor For the Clarion County Career Center, navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging to say the…
Congress opening new session as virus, Biden’s win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing…
Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed cornerback Joe Haden, tight end Eric Ebron and reserve linebacker Cassius Marsh on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting…
Report: Talk show host Larry King in hospital with COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported…
Tri-county has 124 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health over Thursday and Friday announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 124 cases of COVID-19. The…
Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly…
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday
HARRISBURG (AP) — Toll increases go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend, along with a hefty surcharge on drivers who don’t use EZ-Pass,…
Browns get to practice as ‘weight’ of Steelers game sinks in
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns rang in the new year by practicing. With everything else that transpired over the past week, that was a…
Tri-county area adds 56 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, as well as…
Clarion-Limestone plans Jan. 11 hybrid reopening
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer Clarion-Limestone School Board on Tuesday approved returning the district to the hybrid instruction plan – with certain modifications…
Wolf to let some COVID-19 lockdown measures expire on Monday
HARRISBURG (AP) — Additional restrictions that were imposed in Pennsylvania almost three weeks ago to combat the COVID-19 pandemic will expire as expected early next…
Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The initial splash Chase Claypool made quickly turned into a tidal wave, one opposing defenses could no longer ignore. Scoring four touchdowns…
Trebek’s last new ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes airing with a tribute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final new “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable. The…
Recent Deaths 12/31/20
Joseph “Joe” Edwin Gilligan, 80, of Summerville, formerly of Brookville, died Dec. 26, 2020. Donna L. Clinger Beckwith, 83, of Frogtown, died Dec. 26, 2020….