‘Sesame Street’ comforts children displaced by Syrian war
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying…
Pennsylvania’s December jobless rate rises, payrolls shrink
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose in December for the fourth straight month, as payrolls shrank and the labor force hit another record high….
Death toll stands at 22 in Turkish earthquake; 1,000 hurt
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 22 Saturday, with more than 1,000 people injured,…
Doubts loom over nominating process for Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Questions have loomed for years around the nominations process for the Grammy Awards. But the doubts reached a new level this…
County GOP hosts ‘pizza and petitions’
From staff reports Clarion County Republicans will hold a Pizza, Politics and Petitions event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Clarion Oaks Golf…
Free income tax preparation
From staff reports Community Action Inc.’s Internal Revenue Service certified tax preparers will be available, by appointment only, to complete and electronically file simple tax…
China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it is swiftly building a 1,000-bed hospital dedicated to patients infected with a new virus that has killed…
Review: Um, what? ‘The Turning’ is a muddled take on madness
The Associated Press It’s really not a good sign when a movie ends with a bold, shocking flourish and much of the audience can be…
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Robinson to address MLK celebration
From staff reports Clarion University of Pennsylvania will host its 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. campus celebration at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23,…
Thompson talks trade, impeachment with Clarion Co. Republicans
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Congressman Glenn Thompson took some time to address several issues during a stop Wednesday in Clarion. “We are building on…
Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans
SYDNEY (AP) — Three American crew members were killed Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials…
Review: Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ is stale pint of ale
The Associated Press Guy Ritchie’s honor-among-thieves meta-caper “The Gentlemen,” with Matthew McConaughey, has all the tailored tweed suits and smoky atmosphere of a handsome scotch…
Recent Deaths 1/23/20
Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg, died Jan. 21, 2020. William (Bill) Lee Wills, 49, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 19, 2020. …
County plans to work with economic development group
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners are looking forward to working with Delta Development Group to spur economic growth in the county. Delta…
Path cleared for Clarion sheriff to hire former DA as deputy
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The way has been cleared for former Clarion County district attorney Mark Aaron to become a deputy sheriff in the…
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state…
Elliott makes 19 saves to lead Flyers over Penguins 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Elliott and the Flyers defense stymied Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Elliott made 19 saves, Jakub Voracek and James van…
Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars – for now
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services….
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