Forest Service plans to realign scenic trail in Forest County
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will realign 815 feet of the North Country National Scenic Trail near Amsler Spring in…
Around The County
University Korner offers scholarship
From staff reports In keeping with the company mantra of “Fueling the future and fueling the community,” The University Korner Cares, Inc., a 501(c) (3)…
St. Joseph noodles are a ‘to-go’ only this year
A team of volunteers joined together to continue a nearly century-old tradition of combining 300 pounds of flour and 135 dozen eggs into rows and…
Marienville community ‘helpful’ in Rainbow Family gathering
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer At noon on Tuesday, there were 310 people at the Rainbow Family of Love and Light regional gathering, in the…
Fly fishing TV show films along Clarion River
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer An Ontario-based fly fisherman has become hooked on fishing the Clarion River — literally. Rob Heal, host of The New…
Union High School student’s role as a firefighter is ‘rewarding’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It’s not a typical day in the life of most teens, but for Union High School junior Grace Henry, a…
Rainbow Gathering planned in Allegheny forest
From staff reports The Rainbow Family of Living Light has chosen the Allegheny National Forest for a regional gathering during the first week of July….
TARC partners with youth agencies
From staff reports Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville recently formed partnerships with two local agencies, Valley Advantages, and Abraxas. Twice a week staff and…
Wolf’s Corners Fair to be ‘bigger and better’
By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA For the Clarion News Wolf’s Corners Fair returns this year, and organizers promise it will be more exciting. “Because we canceled for…
Clarion library plans events in July
From staff reports The Clarion Free Library will begin in-person programming in July. As part of its summer reading program, the library will offer storytimes…
Sligo native’s journey with Navy takes him to master-at-arms duties
From staff reports Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Ballinger, a native of Sligo, joined the U.S. Navy for the opportunities the military offers. “I wanted…
‘Tuesday Talks’ to focus on coyotes in Tionesta
From staff reports Outdoor writer Steve Sorensen will be the featured speaker at the Forest County Historical Society’s “Tuesday Talks” program tonight in Tionesta. Sorensen…
Knight Cruisers host car show
From staff reports A car show will be held to benefit Clarion Cancer Center Patient Care and Sunshine Fund. The car show will be held…
Army birthday recruits
As the U.S. Army celebrated its 246th birthday June 14 in Clarion County Veterans Park, 15 army recruits from the surrounding area re-affirmed their oath…
SCI Forest visitation resumes June 25
From staff reports The state Department of Corrections announced Thursday that three state prisons, including SCI Forest, have finalized plans to reimplement in-person visitation. Visitation…
Forest Co. commissioners hear Bigfoot Festival was big hit
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners heard about the success of the Bigfoot Festival in Marienville during the panel’s regular meeting Wednesday. Robin…
Juneteenth celebration features Laurie Carter
From staff reports Clarion University will host its 19th annual Juneteenth celebration, “Don’t Get Weary,” at 11 a.m. June 18, via zoom. All are welcome…
Clarion County’s vaccine clinic to close
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County Commissioner Wayne Brosius announced Tuesday that the Clarion County inoculation clinic at the former Peeble’s store will close…
Turtle herder
In a light-hearted moment, Clarion County 9-1-1 Dispatcher Joey Skiba presents Knox Borough Police Chief Jason Brown with a plaque honoring the chief for an…
Clarion Free Library children’s room reopened
From staff reports The Clarion Free Library reopened its children’s room Monday. Children and their families may browse for books and sign up for the…