Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers
From staff reports Volunteers will become part of a “wish team,” the faces of Make-A-Wish and those who meet one-on-one with families to aid in…
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Horsethief Days schedule
From staff reports The Knox Horsethief Committee has released the following activities for Horsethief Days, planned for Aug. 11 through 19. Saturday, Aug. 11 8…
Airport plans grant pursuit
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer With $1 billion in federal grants opening, the Clarion County Airport has an opportunity to make safety improvements….
Arts Council seeks ALF artists, sponsors and volunteers
From staff reports The Clarion County Arts Council invites artists 16 years of age and older to enter their art work into the 60th annual…
Venango County Fair starts today
From staff reports The Venango County Fair starts today at the fairgrounds south of Franklin on Route 62. Here is this weekend’s schedule for the…
Forest Co. sheriff touts importance of naloxone
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Forest County recently saw it’s first case of naloxone use to save a life. Naloxone, sold under the brand name…
Clarion woman helps with autism event in Philadelphia
By JESSICA E. FUNK Clarion News writer Darlene Matson of Clarion recently participated in the first-ever Philadelphia Eagles Autism Challenge on May 19. Three of…
Local writer features Clarion County in new book
From staff reports Rimersburg native and novelist David Drayer’s first nonfiction book features Clarion County and surrounding areas. “Wayward Son: Travels and Reflections” is a…
PennDOT: 2 highway projects coming up in Clarion Co.
From staff reports PennDOT on Monday announced details about two upcoming projects in Clarion County. One project calls for rolling road blocks to occur on…
Student dancers can earn Honor Society status
From staff reports Clarion Center for the Arts is excited to announce its chapter sponsorship of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. For dancers…
Two-day canoe paddle planned
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will hold the 2018 Wild and Scenic Clarion River Sojourn Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 to 19 at Clear Creek State Park,…
Pageant competitions open for registration
From staff reports The deadline to register for the Miss Petite, Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF scholarship competitions in Clarion is 5 p.m….
Clarion stormwater authority lays out the details
By JESSICA E. FUNK Clarion News writer The Clarion Borough Stormwater Authority held a public meeting July 17 to discuss the state of the stormwater…
N. Clarion student attends math-science program
From staff reports Cierah Manross, a student at North Clarion High School and the daughter of Lucas Males and Angela and Dusty Niederriter, was one…
Clarion University develops 2 new special ed certificates
From staff reports Clarion University’s special education department has developed two new certificates in response to the need for educators trained in evidence-based methods to…
PennDOT seeks input on highway safety through survey
From staff reports PennDOT is seeking public input on highway topics such as traffic safety improvements and driving behaviors through its annual online highway safety…
Clarion University-Venango alumni form chapter; meeting set Aug. 7
From staff reports A group of Clarion University alumni has formed the Clarion University-Venango Alumni Chapter. The chapter formed in May as a way to…
Tournament of Leaves parade tickets go on sale Monday
From staff reports Tickets for the annual Tournament of Leaves Parade during Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival are going on sale starting Monday. Tickets for reserved…
PennVEST money will fund projects in Clarion, Mercer counties
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday announced the approval of a $92 million investment for 19 projects across the state through the Pennsylvania…
The Arc dedicates building to founders
From staff reports The Arc of Clarion and Venango Counties Inc. dedicated its newly established location at 1064 E. Main St., Clarion, as the Kidney…