Clarion University begins search for next president
CLARION – A search committee at Clarion University is beginning the process of selecting the university’s next president. Former president Karen Whitney left the post…
Around The County
Veterans Expo to be held Oct. 26 in Clarion
CLARION – State Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-64th) will host her second annual Veterans Expo on Thursday, Oct. 26, in Clarion. The event will run from…
Forest Area plans bus safety programs
From staff reports On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 21st annual Operation Safe Stop will be conducted in communities across Pennsylvania as part of National School…
New video features WW II stories of local vets
From staff reports Local World War II veterans who shared glimpses of their military experiences at a luncheon honoring them last October will see their…
Home escape plan is focus of Fire Prevention Week
By JIM MEYER Staff writer This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about…
Tour de Brookville set for Oct. 14-Fall bicycle classic will follow a 26-mile route
The second annual Tour de Brookville fall bicycle classic will be start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Brookville’s Depot Street trailhead across from…
National Aviary ornithologist to speak Oct. 11
CLARION — The Seneca Rocks Audubon Society will host a presentation by Bob Mulvihill, a National Aviary ornithologist, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at…
Holiday Closings
Columbus Day will be observed Monday, and several local offices and business will have adjusted hours or services. City and County offices Franklin city hall…
Lt. Gov. visits Clarion
Lt. Gov. Mike Stack stopped by Clarion during the Autumn Leaf Festival on Thursday to promote his Pathway to Pardons program. Stack serves on the…
PLCB invites students to participate in poster contest
From staff reports In an effort to continue the dialogue about the dangers of underage drinking, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is encouraging students from…
Identity theft education event set Oct. 21 in Clarion
From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander of Clarion will host an event designed to educate consumers about the ongoing threat of identity theft and…
Autumn Leaf Festival in full swing
Stormi Goodman (left), Gracie Goodman, Noah Barr and Abby Goodman dressed as the members of KISS during Tuesday’s Autumn Leaf Festival Kiddies Parade in downtown…
Live camera streams from Foxburg
From staff reports A new camera streaming live video of the Allegheny River in Foxburg is now available. As part of the celebration for the…
A-C Valley names students of the month
From staff reports The A-C Valley Junior-Senior High School “Students of the Month” program provides teachers and staff opportunities to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding…
Hurricane relief
West Forest National Honor Society members Kendra Gadley, Brooke Black, Travis Swartz, Lorraine Pedersen, Chris Pedersen, Steven Barnett, Stephen Culver, Bryant Neideritter, Rachel Stubler and…
The science of plants
The 3rd and 2nd grade science class at East Forest Elementary School recently completed a unit on plant adventures. The students grew grass heads in…
Cyphert is ALF parade grand marshal
From staff reports Dylan Cyphert, a Clarion native and Cranberry High School graduate who is pitching in the Miami Marlins farm system, will be the…
Autumn Leaf Festival Schedule
From staff reports “Leaves of Blue and Gold: Celebrating Clarion University’s 150th” is the theme of the 64th annual Autumn Leaf Festival, which is Saturday, Sept. 30,…
Keystone Coats for Kids drive underway
From staff reports Keystone Coats for Kids is starting its winter coat drive. This is the third year for the drive. The cost of each…
Foxburg to host fall festival Oct. 8
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor The very popular and growing Foxburg Art, Wine and Food Festival celebrates its 14th year from 11…