Congress approves temporary funding, pushes fight over budget into new year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary government funding package that…
State House passes ‘shield law’ to protect providers, out-of-staters seeking abortions
HARRISBURG (AP) — A bill seeking to protect those who travel to Pennsylvania to get abortions by barring public officials from cooperating with authorities in…
State lawmakers OK millions for universities, but feud over private, public school aid
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Legislature on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars for universities after a fight that has dragged on five months into…
Review: Emotional complexity, melodramatic wit and masterful acting in ‘May December’
The Associated Press There is hardly a false note in “May December,” an audaciously self-aware, mischievously funny and emotionally complex drama that defies simple categorization….
Recent Deaths 11/16/23
Mary Joan Songer, 87, of Elk City, died Nov. 12, 2023. Florence LaJean Ditty McElhattan, 101, died Nov. 10, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Clarion County’s tentative budget holds line on taxes
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday morning adopted a tentative 2024 budget of $23,407,978, which doesn’t include a tax increase….
Clarion Hospital schedules blood drive
From staff reports Clarion Hospital will hold a blood drive with Community Blood Bank from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in the hospital’s administrative…
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the…
Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security Tuesday, voicing solidarity in the fight…
Sydney Crosby’s 16th hat trick buries Blue Jackets 5-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby recorded his 16th career hat trick, scoring twice in the third period, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Columbus…
Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest honor for Salman Rushdie was a prize kept secret until minutes before he rose from his seat to accept…
Fire destroys building in Cranberry
Seneca Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Perry said no one was injured in a structure fire at about 11:30 a.m. Monday that resulted in…
2024 ALF theme contest deadline Dec. 12
From staff reports In 2024, we will be celebrating 71 years of the Autumn Leaf Festival. At this time, the Clarion Area Chamber of Business…
Worsening warming is hurting people in all regions, US climate assessment shows
The Associated Press Revved-up climate change now permeates Americans’ daily lives with harm that is “already far-reaching and worsening across every region of the United…
The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job….
Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts…
Recent Deaths 11/14/23
Stanley “John” Cyphert, 87, of Lake Lucy, died Nov. 10, 2023. Ronald L. Fleming, 88, of Knox, died Nov. 11, 2023. Nancy J. Ashbaugh Trill,…
State’s dog license changes to take effect
From staff reports Changes are coming to dog licenses in Pennsylvania beginning Dec. 1, due to changes in state law. From Dec. 1 to Jan….
Biden’s initial confidence on Israel gives way to complexities, casualties of war
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the early days and hours after the horrific Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, President Joe Biden spoke with…
Running backs shine early, defense shines late as Steelers slip past Green Bay
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Najee Harris stopped paying attention to the circumstances long ago. Maybe because they almost never change for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s going…