State to seize medical supplies for COVID-19 fight
The Associated Press Pennsylvania emergency management officials will be permitted to commandeer N95 face masks, ventilators and other crucial medical equipment for use in the…
BET plans all-star coronavirus special; Broadway stays dark
The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways…
Recent Deaths 4/9/20
Cindy Ann Burford, 61, of New Bethlehem, died April 4, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Clarion News for this…
Clarion commissioners taking up extensive list of projects
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County’s buildings may be closed to the public, but work is continuing inside those buildings. Clarion County commissioners on…
78 more virus deaths set new single-day high in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania smashed its single-day high for reported coronavirus-related deaths, recording 78 more fatalities and nearly 1,600 more cases of COVID-19, as the…
Burton, Earnhardt, Edwards headline Hall of Fame nominees
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards were among the new nominees for NASCAR’s next Hall of Fame class announced…
Say hello to ‘Trolls,’ farewell to ‘Modern Family’ this week
The Associated Press This week’s entertainment offerings have a decidedly familial feel to them, and not the Force Family Fun kind. On television, viewers have…
Clarion chamber launches gift drive for ‘front line’
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry has launched a campaign to collect cash and gift cards for the front line…
Clarion County on teddy bear hunt
From staff reports There is a bear hunt going on in Clarion County, and you don’t need a hunting license. It’s a hunt for teddy…
Congress, White House reach high for next virus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during…
NHL playoff scenarios run the gamut of where, when and how
The Associated Press Shorts and skates don’t usually mix. Maintaining NHL-quality ice in August or holding a Stanley Cup Final in September? Those are far…
New phone-only Quibi aims for bite of digital entertainment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Want to see Chance the Rapper prank Hollywood stars? Catch a new action thriller starring Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz? How…
Recent Deaths 4/7/20
William Harold Schreckengost, Sr., of Miola, died April 3, 2020. Ora May “Marie” Bell, 85, of Strattanville, formerly of Knox, died March 31, 2020. Theresa…
Strattanville church utilizes Brookville drive-in for service
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The parking lot at Brookville’s Moonlite Drive-In Theater was filled with cars Sunday morning, but the people did not come…
US, UK brace for soaring death tolls as pandemic bears down
LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain braced for what could be one of their bleakest weeks in memory Monday as the human and financial…
Pennsylvania sets COVID-19 cleaning rules for big buildings
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s health secretary issued new standards Sunday for cleaning large buildings that remain open during the COVID-19 shutdown. Dr. Rachel Levine’s order,…
Byron wins virtual Bristol; Bubba ‘rage quits’ early in race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR’s first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills….
At home with kids, pets and spouses, country stars play on
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music’s biggest stars should have been on the carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las…
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Local business makes face shields for health care facilities
Seneca Woodworking in Clarion is using its high-tech equipment with the idea of fulfilling the needs of local health care facilities during the COVID-19 epidemic….
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