Students helping Kenyan girls
Tessa Korchak (left) and Hope Byers, members of East Forest Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), are organizing a spaghetti dinner to be…
Around The County
Woman named Clarion County Volunteer of the Year
From staff reports Janet Cairns of Clarion was named the 2016 Clarion County Volunteer of the Year during the Senior Corps-RSVP 45th anniversary celebration recognition…
Forest Co. bridge project plans on display
From staff reports TIONESTA – Plans for the replacement of the Elm Street bridge in Tionesta Township, Forest County, will be on display starting today…
Learning with eyes and ears
The second graders at West Forest are learning about their eyes and ears. The students are learning how to communicate if you do not have…
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates National Mentoring Month
From staff reports In honor of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Oil Region is asking the community to change a local…
East Forest students work on blanket project
Students Jessica DiGiacomo (from left), Jarrett Kahle, Aiden Quinn, Daniel Parrett and Shawn Claypoole are preparing fleece material for an East Forest Family, Career and…
Murder mystery planned in Knox
The theater is coming to the town of Knox as Edenburg Presbyterian Church presents “Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad” over two weekends this month. The…
Programs scheduled at Clarion Free Library
The Clarion Free Library has scheduled a variety of programs for January. A Diversity Day! will be held on Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King…
Annual King Day event slated in Clarion
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Eagle…
Fight off cabin fever at Cook Forest events
From staff reports COOKSBURG – While most people think of hiking and bird watching as fair weather activities, the truth is these can be enjoyed…
Students hold book drive
From staff reports Students from Clarion-Limestone’s Future Teachers Club held a book drive. The club hosts its annual Christmas collection to help a project or…
Highland Hotel in Ridgway burns; no injuries reported
RIDGWAY (AP) — Emergency dispatchers say crews were continuing to mop up after fire damaged a small hotel and bar in west-central Pennsylvania. Elk County…
Career Center produces sweet and edible housing
From staff reports SHIPPENVILLE – Students in the culinary arts and hospitality class at the Clarion County Career Center don’t have to buy one of…
Nearly 200 plunge into the new year
From staff reports While many people were still sleeping off a late night of New Year’s Eve celebrations, a hearty bunch of close to 200…
Holiday Closings
From staff reports Some area businesses and agencies have announced changes in their business hours and services due to the New Year’s holiday. Here is…
Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back online
From staff reports HANOVER – Let the eagle watching begin. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back online. The game commission today launched the…
A giving exchange
In lieu of a gift exchange, sixth grade students at Keystone Elementary School collected items for Heavenly Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center Inc. Pictured are (front…
PennDOT urges drivers to use caution
From staff reports PennDOT is recommending that motorists avoid traveling during winter storms if possible, but drivers who must be on the road are urged…
Allegheny National Forest snowmobile trails open
From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest’s snowmobile trails will opened Friday, Dec. 16. The only trail that will remain closed is Snowmobile…
West Forest students participate in mock trial
West Forest ninth and 10th graders participated in a mock trial that was held at the Forest County courthouse. In an effort to educate youths…