Wreck closes Interstate 79 in near Edinboro
EDINBORO, Pa. (AP) — PennDOT says Interstate 79 is closed in both directions because of an accident in the northwestern Pennsylvania. The wreck occurred in…
Around The County
ARCA brings workshops to A-C Valley schools
From staff reports Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts continues its successful Educational ArtReach program on March 3, bringing an arts education residency for Pre-K…
Marienville snowmobile club purchases groomer
From staff reports The Marienville Trail Rider Snowmobile Club has purchased a new trail groomer with the help of a Northwest Commission, Greenways Block Grant….
Clarion Relay for Life set April 15
By ERIC ZAVINSKI Staff Writer Cancer affects so many of us, and Clarion students want to make a difference by spreading awareness and raising money…
Jail guard suspended over accidental gunfire in retail store
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania jail guard has been suspended and could be fired after his gun accidentally fired in a retail store….
Keystone cheerleaders earn Team Spirit award
From staff reports HERSHEY – One Pennsylvania cheerleading team is annually selected to receive the PIAA Team Spirit award. Any coach, athletic director or administrator…
A ‘cool’ tractor
Proving snow isnt just for men, snowmen that is. Gabrielle Elder (right) and her dad, Kevin Elder, of Marble, made this cool – or maybe…
All About Animals is coming soon!
All About Animals is a new blog starting Monday, March 7, on ClarionExtra.com. It will feature national and local articles and photos of critters wild…
Bluegress festival draws big crowds
The ninth annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival in Oil City continued to draw lots of people to the Days Inn on Saturday and Sunday. Bands…
Academic gold
Clarion-Limestone’s Academic Sports League team is on its way to the state Decathlon finals after winning gold in the small school division and third overall…
Edinboro Univ. seeks high school journalists for competition
From staff reports EDINBORO, Pa. – Edinboro University is seeking entries for its 10th annual Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Journalism Competition. The competition is designed…
N. Clarion Elementary students win iPad Minis in math contest
From staff reports Students at North Clarion Elementary School participate in a math contest called Archademics Cup in which they won second place and earned…
PA replacing registration stickers with license plate readers
By SALLY BELL Staff writer The vehicle registration sticker will soon be a thing of the past. Come January, Pennsylvanians will no longer be required…
Keystone district forced to consider maximum tax hike
RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer KNOX – “We are paying for the sins of the governor and the legislature,” Keystone School District Superintendent Shawn Algoe…
Students dish up a meal
Ninth grade students in Family and Consumer Science classes at West Forest High School create chicken dishes. Pictured are Chris Pedersen, David Naegle and Miles…
Pinewood derby winners
Cub Scout Pack 55 of Ninevah held their annual pinewood derby with 38 entries in the race which was held on the new four lane…
Clarion Borough joins ‘Glassworks’ park effort
By KEATON J. MACBETH Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough has agreed to serve on an advisory board organized by a land developer aiming to…
Union students get free eye exams
Union School District kindergarten students participated in a free eye screening program conducted by the Rimersburg Lions Club at Sligo Elementary School. Pictured are volunteer…
Celebrate PA’s birthday with free admission to museums, historic sites
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Join the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in celebrating the commonwealth’s 335th birthday on Charter Day, March 13, with free admission…
Federal prosecutor begins overdose tour of western counties
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Western Pennsylvania’s top federal prosecutor has begun his tour of 25 counties as the region battles a heroin overdose epidemic. U.S. Attorney…