Is winter coming back? NWS issues weather outlook
From staff reports The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Clarion and Jefferson counties on Feb. 7….
Around The County
Precious Paws seeks $85,000 for building campaign
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Precious Paws is stepping up fundraising efforts for its capitol building campaign. The animal rescue organization wants to secure a…
Squeaky the ‘handi-capable’ duck rolls along
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer RIMERSBURG – “He doesn’t think he’s a duck, he thinks he’s a person,” Stephanie Cooper of Rimersburg said of…
Drug, alcohol commission offering scholarship
From staff reports The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission is accepting applications for the 2016 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship. Armstrong, Indiana and Clarion County students graduating…
Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District Honor Roll
From staff reports The following students at Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District were named to the honor roll for the second quarter grading period: Principal’s list…
East Forest Elementary School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following East Forest Elementary School students were named to the honors list for the second nine-weeks grading period: High honors Grade…
Clarion County bridges cited for removal in non-binding study
By RODNEY L. SHERMANClarion News Editor CLARION – Boards of township supervisors in six county municipalities will soon have more information on bridges a recent…
Saturday festival features live music
George Servey, along with Elisha Pospisil, Andy Hogue and Mike Frazier, will be on hand at the Shippenville United Methodist Church’s chocolate festival from 5:30 to…
East Forest pre-K, Kindergarten students become 100 years old
In observance of the 100th day of school, the Pre-K and Kindergarten students at East Forest celebrated by dressing like 100 year old ladies and…
Union High School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following Union High School students were named to the honors list for the second quarter grading period: Principal’s list Grade 7…
Sligo Elementary School posts principal’s list, honor roll
From staff reports SLIGO – Sligo Elementary School has announced its principal’s list and honor roll for the second nine-week grading period of the 2015-16 academic…
North Clarion High School announces honor roll
From staff reports FARMINGTON TWP. – North Clarion High School has announced its principal’s list and honor roll for the second nine-week grading period for the…
Clarion High School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following students at Clarion High School were named to the honor roll for the second nine-weeks grading period: Principal’s list Grade…
Marienville Winterfest winners
Willa Heferle, Vera Heferle and Hailee Oliver were among the many winners during this year’s Marienville Winterfest that was held Saturday at the MACA Building….
Clarion Chamber announces ALF theme contest winner
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry would like to announce the winning 2016 Autumn Leaf Festival Theme submission. “Autumn Through the Looking Glass”…
Tour de Clarion steps off
From staff reports PARKER – Around 150 hikers joined the first Tour de Clarion hike along the North Country Trail Jan. 23. The first installment…
‘Concealed carry’ permit numbers continue to climb
By Keaton J. MacBeth Staff writer CLARION – The Clarion County Sheriff’s Office issued 1,326 concealed carry permits in 2015. That number is up slightly from…
Clarion Area High School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following Clarion Area High School students were named to the honors list for the second nine-weeks grading period. Principal’s list Grade…
Clarion hotel wins grant to share with high school
From staff reports CLARION – Hilton Worldwide has awarded Clarion Hampton Inn a $1,000 Travel with Purpose Action Grant. The funds will be used to support Clarion Area…
West Forest Elementary School Honor Roll
From staff reports The following students at West Forest Elementary School were named to the honor roll for the second grading period: High honor roll…