Clarion firms express interest in Ag Department relocations
From staff reports U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has received 136 expressions of interest from parties…
Around The County
Walk to School Day
Students from from East and West Forest schools participated in the National Walk to School Day. The teachers worked together and set aside 15 minutes…
‘Stay as Dead as You Are’
The Clarion Community Theatre will put on performances of “Stay as Dead as You Are,” a mystery dinner theater, written by Lee Mueller, at 7…
Rimersburg Halloween parade sponsored by Lions Club
The Rimersburg Lions Club will hold its annual Halloween parade on Thursday, Oct. 25, on Main Street in Rimersburg. Participants will begin lining up for…
Forest commissioners sign paperwork to incorporate land trust
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Forest County commissioners signed paperwork Thursday to incorporate a land trust that will allow more land to remain on the…
SAFE to host forum
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Stop Abuse For Everyone Inc. is hosting an awareness event 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Trinity Point Church…
Strattanville will host fall festival
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor Strattanville Borough did not hold its annual homecoming event this year there simply weren’t enough volunteers to put…
Clarion Area students make ‘purrfect’ donation
Clarion Area Elementary students donated items to Sharon, a volunteer at Clarion Paws for their local service project. Sharon brought along her feline friend, Jerry,…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
Keystone Coats for Kids fundraiser underway
From staff reports For the fourth year, Keystone Coats for Kids is starting its winter coat drive. The first drive was in 2015 and there…
A-C Valley plans Veterans Day service
From staff reports Local veterans and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day program beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at…
Heart for Uganda hosts annual walkathon in Leeper
From staff reports Heart for Uganda supporters enjoyed beautiful weather as it held its sixth annual walkathon in Leeper. In addition to its traditional activities…
A-C Valley schools add instant Megan’s Law checks at door
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District parents are being introduced to a new process of dropping off and picking up…
Foxburg Festival marks 15th year
From staff reports The very popular and growing Foxburg Art, Wine and Food Festival celebrates its 15th year from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on…
ACV High School sets Veterans Day program
From staff reports Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School will hold its annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 12. There will be a continental breakfast at 9…
Art on Rocks Scavenger Hunt
The Winds of Trade Community Center will begin the Art on Rocks Scavenger Hunt on Monday and continue until Saturday, Oct. 20. The Winds of…
Autumn Leaf Festival cruise-in, kids parade winners announced
From staff reports Winners of two of Autumn Leaf Festival’s biggest events have been announced by the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry. The…
Clarion develops online opioid treatment specialist certificate
From staff reports In response to the growing opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation, the Clarion University College of Health and Human Services…
Pink Splash, ALF kiddies parade postponed
From staff reports Two popular events that were scheduled Tuesday – the Autumn Leaf Festival Kiddies Parade in Clarion and the Pink Splash for the…
Community Action seeks tax preparers
From staff reports Community Action, Inc. is seeking volunteer tax preparers for the 2018 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Project. Volunteers will attend a free and…