Steelers trying to get a grip on their ‘virtual’ reality
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibe is the same. The jokes. The freewheeling banter. In that way, the daily meetings for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line…
Review: Robbie’s glamour cuts through dust in ‘Dreamland’
The Associated Press Dust, dust and more dust. The parched Texas landscape of “Dreamland,” Miles Joris-Peyrafitte’s Depression-era drama, is chock full of the toxic gray stuff, which…
Recent Deaths 11/12/20
Nancy Rae Monrean, 70, of Knox, died Nov. 10, 2020. Thelma L. Jackson Rhoades, 92, of Knox, died Nov. 9, 2020. Rose Ludelle Wiant, 92,…
Officials aren’t sure how long county buildings will be closed
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County officials don’t know how long the current shutdown of county buildings will last. County commissioners announced Monday the…
Clarion County building 911 tower in Porter Township
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County is continuing efforts to improve the 9-1-1 communications system in the county, and the latest move is to…
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first…
Steelers’ Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19. A day after NFL’s last unbeaten team placed…
Review: A ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ adaptation, hold the politics
The Associated Press J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy,” an election-year explainer to liberal America about the white underclass that fueled Donald Trump’s rise, has been reborn…
Clarion County closes its buildings to public
From staff reports Clarion County commissioners have announced county buildings are closed to the public, and that only appointments will be taken until further notice….
Flags for the Fallen scheduled Wednesday
From staff reports Clarion University’s Venango Campus will hold its Flags for the Fallen beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The annual Veterans Day program…
Health secretary: PA at critical point in pandemic
The Associated Press As new coronavirus cases explode, Pennsylvania’s top health official on Monday warned the state is at a “critical point” in the pandemic…
Trump campaign sues to block Pennsylvania election result
HARRISBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign launched a lawsuit to stop the certification of the election results in Pennsylvania, suing Monday as counties continued…
Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For viewers, “The Crown” offers a peek into a modern royal family’s life and times, or at least an engaging dramatization….
Recent Deaths 11/10/20
Carol Shugarts Niznik, 71, died Nov. 6, 2020. Mary A. Brooks, 96, of Clarion, died Nov. 6, 2020. Jane McManama Duffy died Nov. 1, 2020….
Weekend virus statistics show 71 new cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 71 cases of COVID-19. There were…
Biden turns to coronavirus response, names advisory board
BOSTON (AP) — As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to another, more pressing fight:…
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger limped around the backfield directing his receivers this way and that, occasionally reaching for a left knee injured during…
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch…
Clarion OKs holiday parking
By JASON DICKER For the Clarion News Clarion Borough Council Nov. 2 approved borough-wide free parking for the upcoming holiday season. Downtown business owner Jim…
Eta makes landfall on Cuba as Guatemala searches for victims
PURULHA, Guatemala (AP) — A strengthened Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Cuba early Sunday and had its sights set on the southern tip of…