Around The County

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Despite a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation says it has had some success….

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Forest County commissioners, during their board meeting on Wednesday, said several poles will soon be installed for a project…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday opened bids for construction of three communications towers at East Brady, Shippenville and Cottage…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Members of the Clarion-Limestone School District community have come up with an idea to help brighten the season amid the…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Keystone School District will remain in remote learning mode until at least Jan. 4. “I do not see…

From staff reports The Clarion County Libraries are moving to curbside only service until further notice. Foxburg Free Library, Redbank Valley Public Library in New…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Plans to build a multi-generational public park along Second Avenue in Clarion Borough received a financial boost Tuesday…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Tuesday awarded liquid fuels aid for 2021 projects in the county. The total amount the county…

CLARION – The sounds of the Salvation Army bells in Clarion may not be heard as much this Christmas season. “At this time we only…

By LEANDRO ARISTEGUIETA Contributing writer Clarion-Limestone School Board members decided Wednesday to forgo in-person instruction and stay with remote learning until Jan. 4. The motion…

From staff reports Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced Friday the department has canceled all in-person events and programs organized…

From staff reports The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a snowperson contest beginning today and running through Jan. 22 at Tionesta…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Clarion Borough Council recently reminded borough residents and visitors who park along borough streets and allies of the…

From staff reports The tri-county area’s unemployment rate continues to fall, with both Venango and Clarion counties showing seasonally adjusted rates for October below the…

From staff reports For the fourth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners on Wednesday adopted a “flat” preliminary budget for 2021. The spending plan doesn’t call for a tax…

From staff reports The Clarion First Presbyterian Church will distribute food boxes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last, on Saturday at…

From staff reports The deadline of Nov. 30 to join the new Scenic Rivers Solar Co-op is fast-approaching. Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit organization working…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Christmas will come early this year for dozens of families in the Clarion area on Dec. 10. That is the…

By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Anyone who walks by the Clarion County Courthouse could be inclined to stop in their tracks and be awestruck by…