Clarion County libraries moving to curbside service
From staff reports The Clarion County Libraries are moving to curbside only service until further notice. Foxburg Free Library, Redbank Valley Public Library in New…
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Hundreds of GOP members sign onto Texas-led election lawsuit
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate President-elect Joe Biden’s victory has quickly become a conservative litmus test, as…
Stung Steelers seek to rebound in preparing to face Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott wouldn’t go as far as to describe Mike Tomlin’s sometimes gruff demeanor as intimidating. “I just…
Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they’ve become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the…
Clarion Hospital to receive vaccine
From staff reports Butler Health System announced Wednesday that Clarion Hospital is anticipating an initial 975 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to be delivered after…
Proposed Clarion Borough park donations earn tax credits
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Plans to build a multi-generational public park along Second Avenue in Clarion Borough received a financial boost Tuesday…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.: a panel of…
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are already in. No surprise for the defending Super Bowl champions. Ben Roethlisberger and the…
Review: George Clooney makes a moving ‘The Midnight Sky’
The Associated Press Netflix is on a roll this year, with “Mank,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “The Trial of the Chicago…
Recent Deaths 12/10/20
Virginia May Townley Pfaff, 96, of Shippenville, died Dec. 5, 2020. Pauline L. Burns, 90, of Sligo, died Dec. 8, 2020. James Edward “Jimmy” Hetrick,…
National Guard to assist local nursing home amid spike in virus
From staff reports Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo announced Tuesday it will receive aid from the Pennsylvania National Guard to help deal with…
Clarion commissioners hand out liquid fuels funds for projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday awarded liquid fuels aid for 2021 projects in the county. The total amount the county…
New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy…
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases in its program, Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on Tuesday…
Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since Lennon’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death after being shot…
Scene from ‘Elf’ comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time…
C-L opts to remain remote; opinions divided on action
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA Contributing writer Clarion-Limestone School Board members decided Wednesday to forgo in-person instruction and stay with remote learning until Jan. 4. The motion…
A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tina Morton recently faced a choice: Pay bills — or buy a birthday gift for a child? Derrisa Green is falling further…
Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Pandemic casts inevitable shadow on final ‘Shameless’ season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak that delayed the taping of “Shameless” is woven into the 11th and final season of the Gallagher saga….