Family-themed rally will feature several speakers
From staff reports Pack-the-Plaza will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in Oil City’s Central Avenue Plaza. Designed as a non-partisan and non-sectarian…
Around The County
Opportunity zones explained
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Every county in the region has an opportunity zone, but few have been developed. On Monday, Congressman Glenn Thompson conducted…
Forest School District outlines proactive steps as virus is monitored
From staff reports Forest Area School District is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and the potential for a pandemic in Pennsylvania. The district announced Friday it…
County jail ups battle against contraband
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail Feb. 13 took a step to better prevent the flow of contraband into the Paint Township-based…
East Forest students earn VTC honors
These East Forest High School students were named to the Venango Technology Center List of Excellence for the second nine weeks marking period: (from left)…
AC-Valley band students recognized
From left, Allegheny Clarion-Valley High School band members Marissa Fisher, baritone saxophone; Brent Hetrick, trombone; Riley Bauer, cornet; and Sydney Palmer, bass clarinet, were recognized…
Clarion officials concerned about new mail-in ballot law
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Pennsylvania’s new law allowing mail-in ballots for the first time may cause problems for the people who count the votes….
Cell phones banned from Clarion County courtrooms
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County Judge Sara Seidle-Patton has issued an order banning cell phones and other electronic devices from the courtrooms at…
Perry and East Brady VFDs pass audits
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s office recently announced the results of its audits of the Perry Township and East Brady volunteer…
Local woman serves in Navy
U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Rikki Hetrick, from New Bethlehem, logs temperatures aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60)…
Thompson to host Clarion summit on Opportunity Zone
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson will hold an Opportunity Zone summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at Clarion University’s Gemmell…
Clarion University to hold crystal growing competition
From staff reports The Clarion University Department of Chemistry, Math and Physics invites children and adults to take part in the 2020 Crystal Growing Competition….
Snowman in the Forest draws big crowd to Cook Forest
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Sunshine and snow combined Saturday to make the Snowman in the Forest at Cook Forest State Park one of the…
Forest County wants everyone counted in census
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Preparations are underway to get everyone in Forest County counted in the 2020 census. “One thing I tell people is,…
Kahle Lake dam will benefit from funding
From staff reports The Kahle Lake dam will benefit from a $43.5 million multi-year funding plan released by the state and the Pennsylvania Fish and…
PennDOT improves warning at I-80 North Fork curve
From staff reports Those who regularly travel eastbound Interstate 80 eastbound may be familiar with the sharp turn at the North Fork Bridge in Brookville,…
Shippenville Ambulance Service drive begins
From staff reports The Shippenville Ambulance Service has begun its annual membership drive. Letters were sent out to people in the ambulance service’s coverage area,…
‘Snowman in the Forest’ set for Feb. 15
From staff reports The Cook Forest Vacation Bureau once again will sponsor a fun family day, “Snowman in the Forest,” beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday,…
Clarion County set to approve emergency plan
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Creating order out of chaos is what David Dunn, Clarion County’s Homeland Security planner does. He writes plans that are…
Shippenville Ambulance Service begins membership drive
From staff reports The Shippenville Ambulance Service has begun its annual membership drive. Letters were sent out to people in the ambulance service’s coverage area,…