Vintage sleds on display like ‘a car cruise in the snow’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Since Marienville and snowmobiles have been synonymous for more than 50 years, it was no surprise when dozens of enthusiasts…
Around The County
Opening of clinic in Clarion ‘has been collaborative effort’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Officials say today’s opening of Clarion Hospital’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the former Peebles building at the Clarion Mall will…
Free tax preparation offered in Clarion, Jefferson counties
From staff reports Free income tax preparation is being offered in Clarion and Jefferson counties by Community Action’s IRS-certified tax preparers by appointment only. The…
Clarion student task force aims to reduce spread of COVID-19
From staff reports Clarion University has developed a COVID-19 student task force to help fight the spread of the virus among the school’s 650 students…
Clarion Free Library will reopen to walk-ins
From staff reports The Clarion Free Library will reopen for walk-in patrons beginning Monday. Visitors will be limited to the front area of the library,…
Clarion County buildings to partially re-open
From staff reports Clarion County buildings will be partially re-open Monday, Feb. 8. County commissioner Ted Tharan said the first floor of the administration building…
State grants benefit 3 area school districts
From staff reports Three area school districts were among 59 statewide that received grants for the purchase of food service equipment. The Pennsylvania Department of…
‘Toss Your Hat in Ring’ webinar opens
From staff reports Penn State Extension is offering a web-based seminar for anyone who has ever thought about serving on a school board, borough council…
Best bureaucracies
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Local government offices are huge bureaucracies in large cities, but if one lives but in many small boroughs and townships…
Clarion Red Kettle campaign raised nearly $20,500
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It was a Christmas miracle. At the beginning of December, only 10 people had volunteered to ring the bell for…
National Heritage Area plan draft released
From staff reports A draft of the strategic plan for the Oil Region National Heritage Area is now available for review prior to a public…
State funds to benefit Hawthorn water project
From staff reports Hawthorn Borough in Clarion County has received a $158,267 loan and a $1,179,583 grant to install approximately 6,430 feet of storm sewer,…
Food distribution set in Clarion
From staff reports Clarion First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood St., will distribute food to those in need from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday or…
Washington’s Trail 1753 will hold free webinar
From staff reports Washington’s Trail 1753 will host a free, one-hour webinar titled “The Venango Path – Then and Now” at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
Warden: Clarion County jail reports first case of COVID-19
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail has reported its first case of the COVID-19 virus. Warden Jeff Hornberger told the county’s Jail…
Clarion commissioners OK pact with probation officers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners have approved a collective bargaining agreement between the county and the United Mine Workers union, which represents…
‘Voices from the Redbank Valley’ now available
From staff reports The Redbank Valley Historical Society announces it has published and now has available to the public a 440-page hardback book that is…
Chamber accepting nominations for awards dinner
From staff reports The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for the following categories: Citizen of the Year; Lifetime Achievement Award;…
New manufacturer in Knox lands redevelopment grant
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Modern Living Solutions’ plan to bring 50 to 130 new manufacturing jobs to Knox received a major boost…
Armstrong Trails gathers for ‘First Walk’
From staff reports Despite the steady, cold rain about 30 people participated in the Armstrong Trails first “First Walk” that was held on Friday, Jan….