VFW Mourns the Passing of Past National Commander
With a heavy heart, the VFW salutes the life and service of past VFW National Commander John F. Gwizdak. John passed away on Dec. 26,…
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Pet of the Day 1/3/22
Pumpkin is a silly boy looking for someone to play with him as he grows into a wonderful adult kitty. He loves attention and enjoys…
Moroccan Roasted Vegetable Salad
(Family Features) Step aside, boring salads. A new year and a healthier eating plan can include better-for-you greens and dressings that hit the spot. Veggies…
Making Progress
Since we’ve been talking a fair bit recently about “what will be” and “what can be,” I figured it’s about time for a “what is”…
Man facing many charges related to police chase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Clintonville man is facing charges for fleeing from police in the southern part of Venango County last month. Polk…
Nature Art Showcase entries being accepted
From staff reports Original art pieces are being accepted for inclusion in the Nature Art Showcase and Sale, a free public art exhibition at the…
Snowstorms and pandemic ground flights, delay holiday’s end
The Associated Press Wintry weather combined with the pandemic frustrated air travelers whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or delayed in the…
Rodrigues, Rust net hat tricks as Pens hold off Sharks 8-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed a strong six-goal start after a lengthy layoff. A third-period lull allowed the San Jose Sharks back into…
2021 box office closes with more fireworks for ‘Spider-Man’
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out 2021 with more fireworks at the box office for “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which topped all films for…
Recent Deaths 1/3/22
Tina Marie Wolfe, 54, of Emlenton, died Dec. 30, 2021. Pauline Ruth Monrean Stover, 87, of Knox, died Jan. 1, 2022. Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ashbaugh,…
Durniok: UPMC Northwest keeps adjusting to COVID trends
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer After a surge of COVID-19 cases in November and the first two weeks in December, numbers have returned to a…
Local projects getting recreation grant funding
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that his office says will revitalize communities,…
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
WASHINGTON (AP) — They’ve interviewed more than 300 witnesses, collected tens of thousands of documents and traveled around the country to talk to election officials…
Steelers focus on stopping Chubb, Browns run game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward knows what it takes to shut down the Cleveland Browns’ rushing attack. The Steelers have the…
New Year’s Rose Parade marches on despite COVID-19 surge
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, marching bands and floral floats…
Pet of the Day 12/31/21
Otis recently came to us as a stray. He was a little unsure at first but has turned out to be a really nice boy….
Cuban Chicken with Salsa Fresca
(Family Features) If your family gets stuck in a dinner routine rut, it can feel like you’re eating the same recipes over and over again….
State Insurance Department exam finds UPMC violations
From staff reports The state has handed UPMC Health Coverage Inc. and UPMC Health Options Inc. a $250,000 penalty stemming from a comprehensive Affordable Care…
National Fuel projects charge decrease next winter
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. projects a decrease in overall supply charges for gas purchases to be made between Aug. 1, 2022,…
US children hospitalized with COVID in record numbers
SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in record numbers, and…
Roethlisberger says Monday could be last home game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Browns could be his last at Heinz Field. “I don’t…
Revelers await return to NYC’s Times Square to usher in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City readied to embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — as…
Recent Deaths 12/31/21
Dorothy L. McGiffin, 79, of Knox, died Dec. 30, 2021. Frederick T. “Fritz” Anthony, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of the Parker-Foxburg area, died…
Pet of the Day 12/30/21
Barley recently came to us because his owner passed away. He is middle aged and very sweet. Barley loves attention and will jump up to…
Alaskan Salmon Burgers with Peppered Bacon
(Family Features) Warm weather and grilling go hand-in-hand, and few dishes say summer like burgers. While traditional beef patties come to mind for many, there…
Fire destroys Victory Heights home
From staff reports No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed a Victory Heights home, according to Seneca Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Marsh….
Group gets $675,000 grant for renovations at Lyric
From staff reports The Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance has received a $675,000 grant for renovations at the old Lyric Theatre building in downtown Oil City….
Biden, Putin to hold call as Russia-Ukraine tension smolders
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday during their second…
Times Square show will go on despite virus surge, mayor says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city…
Review: ‘Jockey’ is a winner for Clifton Collins, Jr.
The Associated Press Clifton Collins Jr. has made a career out of being a supporting player. Even if the average moviegoer might not know his…
Recent Deaths 12/30/21
Amy Etzel, 61, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 21, 2021. Mark W. Garris, 60, of Parker, died Dec. 28, 2021. Bonnie I….
Pet of the Day 12/29/21
Charlie recently came to us as a stray. He has lots of energy to play and play and play. Balls are his favorite. Afterward, he…
Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Forcing Bulbs
Now is the time to plan and prepare for a bit of spring sunshine on dreary winter days. The term forcing refers to inducing a…
Tri-county area’s jobless rate drops
From staff reports The tri-county area’s November seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down from the previous month, according to the state Department of Labor &…
Flu case numbers edge upward
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Influenza cases reported to the state Department of Health are on the rise. For the week ending Dec….
White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has agreed to defer its attempt to get hundreds of pages…
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
The Associated Press John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL…
FEMA to help Pennsylvania hospitals with COVID surge
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania hospitals overwhelmed with the latest COVID-19 surge will get help from federal teams as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration finalizes the details,…
Recent Deaths 12/29/21
Edith Sullivan Foster died Dec. 27, 2021. Robert Netzler, 99, of Franklin, died Dec. 26, 2021. Nancy L. Smith, 69, of Oil City, died Dec….
Jamaican Jerk Popcorn
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Pet of the Day 12/28/21
Murphy is such a sweet playful young hound mix! He is just so handsome and he loves to run in our play yards. Murphy does…
US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and…
Racial reckoning turns focus to roadside historical markers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania had been installing historical markers for more than a century when the racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 brought…
NHL brings back taxi squads in effort to keep season going
The Associated Press The NHL is emerging from an extended holiday break with taxi squads and other roster revisions, a move made to guard against…
Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — The presidential election, pandemic, and racial reckoning were stories that drove intense interest and engagement to news outlets in 2020. To…
Recent Deaths 12/28/21
Beverly M. Gilmore, 80, of Monroeville, died Dec. 25, 2021. Harry Leonard Schultz, 96, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2021. Richard E. “Dick” Wonderling, 81,…
Furikake Popcorn
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Pet of the Day 12/27/21
Benny is a very nice hound that recently came to us as a stray. Though he was microchipped and neutered, no one came to claim…
Help Available for Veterans
The holiday times are very difficult for veterans. There is help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Veterans Crisis Line is available…