Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule
The Associated Press With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens, the…
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Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars”…
72 tri-county virus cases reported
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced Clarion County reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 (10 confirmed and 28 probable), Venango…
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in…
COVID-19 outbreak pushes Steelers-Ravens to Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens’ bout with a COVID-19 outbreak has forced the NFL to postpone the team’s trip to Pittsburgh for a…
A new doc peeks inside the USPS’s Operation Santa program
The Associated Press Filmmaker Dana Nachman wanted to make a documentary about the United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa program for years, but it never seemed like…
Keystone extends remote learning to Dec. 11
From staff reports Keystone School District has announced it is extending remote learning in the district through Friday, Dec. 11. Superintendent Shawn Algoe said Tuesday…
Clarion church to distribute food boxes on Saturday
From staff reports The Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food boxes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last, on Saturday at…
Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power…
Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens’ Jackson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson’s energy is palpable. It pulses every time the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player has the ball in his hands, a…
Review: ‘Ma Rainey’ is Boseman’s final, perhaps finest gift
The Associated Press Chadwick Boseman surges onto the screen as fast-talking trumpeter Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” like a man on an electrified tightrope — balancing…
Man sentenced in case related to Clarion overdose death
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Ridgway man who had pleaded guilty to a charge of drug delivery resulting in death was sentenced Monday in…
Solar co-op deadline approaches
From staff reports The deadline of Nov. 30 to join the new Scenic Rivers Solar Co-op is fast-approaching. Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit organization working…
Biden transition gets govt OK after Trump out of options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power…
Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t want to get into the comparison game. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn’t see the point. So while the wins…
Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim ‘Jeopardy!’ host
NEW YORK (AP) — “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes…
Recent Deaths 11/24/20
Wayne Eugene Dittman, Sr., 91, of Emlenton, of Richland Township, Clarion County, died Nov. 21, 2020. George R. “Dick” Alworth, 89, of West Freedom, died…
Pennies from Heaven will be ‘different this year’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Christmas will come early this year for dozens of families in the Clarion area on Dec. 10. That is the…
G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations wrapped up the Group of 20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare…
Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s latest victory was picture perfect. The Steelers defense gathered in the end zone after each turnover — four times in all —…