Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek’s final “Jeopardy!”
The Associated Press More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host…
Tri-county reports 52 virus cases, 2 deaths
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced 52 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the tri-county area, as well as…
Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government — about his fitness to…
Pennsylvania: Send elementary students back to school
The Associated Press Pennsylvania schools should consider a return to in-person instruction for elementary-age students, state health and education officials said Thursday, a change from…
PBS’ ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ aims to be timely tonic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “All Creatures Great and Small,” a beloved TV series of yore, is back as a reboot because producer Colin Callender saw…
Forest commissioners OK sale of property, discuss broadband
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners on Wednesday approved the sale of a repository property in Marienville and tabled the sale of another…
Armstrong Trails gathers for ‘First Walk’
From staff reports Despite the steady, cold rain about 30 people participated in the Armstrong Trails first “First Walk” that was held on Friday, Jan….
Recent Deaths 1/7/21
James J. Luton, Sr., 79, died Dec. 30, 2020. Helen Caylor, 67, of Clarion, died Jan. 4, 2021. Louise Gertrude Craft, 79, died Jan. 2,…
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed…
Ticking clock? Time running out for Steelers veterans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The opportunities are dwindling. Ben Roethlisberger knows it. Cam Heyward and David DeCastro too. It’s been a decade since the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 percent stake in his…
Changes coming this year to Clarion County courthouse
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There will be some changes at the Clarion County Courthouse this year. County commissioners have met with Judge Sara Seidle-Patton,…
Clarion Glassworks tenant is finalist for $50,000 prize
From staff reports American Precast Industries, the first tenant of the Clarion Glassworks Business Park, has been chosen as one of six finalist in the…
Fight over close race mars first day for state Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) — A bitter dispute erupted on the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday when majority Republicans blocked a Democratic incumbent from being…
New faces, same expectations for Crosby, Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number of players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup titles is dwindling. Matt Murray is in Ottawa. Patric Hornqvist…
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to…
Tharan elected Clarion County commissioners chairman
From staff reports Ted Tharan was elected 2021 chairman of the Clarion County commissioners during the panel’s reorganization meeting Monday. Wayne Brosius, who was the…
Redbank Valley ‘voices’ detailed in historical book
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society has published a 440-page hardback book that is the culmination of work that had been on the…
DC mayor calls in National Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing for possible violence, the nation’s capital has mobilized the National Guard ahead of planned protests by President Donald Trump’s supporters in…
Steelers enter playoffs confident late fade wasn’t an omen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin offered a very on-brand answer when asked whether he’s comfortable with where his team is at heading…