New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two…
Crosby scores again against Flyers to lead Pittsburgh to win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Poehling had two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Philadelphia Flyers their ninth straight loss with a 4-1 victory on…
Review: ‘Strange World’ explores big themes in bold colors
The Associated Press Is Searcher Clade the most millennial dad in all of animated moviedom? He has that telltale hipster beard. A sensitive voice sorta…
Recent Deaths 11/26/22
Colleen Hileman Kifer, 89, of Clarion, died Nov. 19, 2022. Brandi L. Rapp, 33, of Clarion, died Nov. 18, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Alaska firefighters help rescue a moose trapped in a home
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Firefighters in Alaska got an unusual request for assistance last weekend from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, but it wasn’t your mundane…
High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season…
Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Natalia Kristenko’s dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her apartment building for hours overnight. City workers…
Clarion County gets courthouse grant
From staff reports Clarion County has received a $900,000 grant from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for rehabilitation work at the county courthouse. County…
Leeper to hold Light Up Night
From staff reports The Leeper Flower Pad will host its annual Light Up Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the intersection of…
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional…
Witness: Walmart employee opened fire in break room; 6 dead
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees gathered in the break room of a Virginia store, a witness said Wednesday….
Inflation gives pay raise gift to top Pennsylvania officials
HARRISBURG (AP) — Inflation is gift-wrapping another big salary increase for hundreds of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2023, including…
Review: Wrenching and riveting, ‘The Son’ leaves you shaken
The Associated Press If you don’t have children, you will likely walk out of “The Son” shaken and deeply moved. If you do have kids,…
Clarion Area Chamber lists holiday celebrations
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry invites the community to celebrate the 2022 holiday season and participate in the following…
Forest superintendent begins state Board of Education term
From staff reports Forest Area School District Superintendent Amanda E. Hetrick was administered her oath of office to the state Board of Education on Thursday,…
Jan. 6 sedition trial of Oath Keepers founder goes to jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — As angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, ready to smash through windows and beat police officers, Oath Keepers…
Rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the…
Review: ‘Devotion’ is a quiet tale of allyship amid heroics
The Associated Press There must be something about actor Glen Powell that casting directors associate with the heavens. He’s played astronaut John Glenn in “Hidden…
Recent Deaths 11/22/22
Carol Ossesia, 87, of Sligo, died Nov. 17, 2022. Peggy Ann Alexander (Penrod, Lampe, Emerick, Alexander, Alexander), 82, died Nov. 14, 2022. Judith A. Allaman,…
Commission approves Clarion County solar farm
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The developers of a solar farm in Clarion County have received preliminary approval of their land use application. The Clarion…