Clarion jail warden tells board staffing remains a problem
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Staffing at the Clarion County jail remains a problem. Warden Darren Knox said at Friday’s monthly jail board meeting there…
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PA Council on the Arts awards grant for local artists
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts has awarded United Way of Clarion County a PPA grant for $140,000. In 2021, United Way…
Clarion Hospital EMS enhances emergency vehicle fleet
From staff reports Clarion Hospital Emergency Medical Services, part of Independence Health System, has received a new ambulance and emergency squad vehicle through the support…
Clarion County plans to offer Clean and Green program
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County is offering qualified property owners a way to save money on their taxes. Leah Smith, the county’s G.I.S….
Clarion Area tweaks facilities policy
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor In previous years, the Clarion Area School District wouldn’t allow those outside the district free use of Clarion…
2 sentenced in narcotics, money-laundering case
From staff reports Two men were sentenced to prison terms on their convictions for violating federal narcotics and money-laundering laws related to a nine-month Title…
Clarion County auditors sworn in
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There was a surprise at the swearing in ceremony at the Clarion County Courthouse on Tuesday. When Judge Sara Seidle-Patton…
CEC offering a free trip to Washington, D.C. for students
From staff reports Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) would like to invite high school juniors to participate in a free, leadership-focused trip to Washington, D.C. CEC…
Commissioners approve amended budget
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer At their regular meeting Dec. 27, the Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted an amended 2024 budget. However, there…
Clarion commissoners ready to tackle ‘things that need done’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County commissioners are entering the new year with enthusiasm. New commissioner Braxton White, who has replaced Ed Heasley,…
Clarion County budget gets final approval
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County commissioners unanimously adopted an amended 2024 budget Wednesday, but some questions regarding aspects of the spending plan were…
Amish impact raised at Licking Township session
By RODNEY SHERMAN For The Clarion News A proposed public forum concerning horse manure on public roads in Licking Township did not come to pass…
Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Commission warns against gifting lotto tickets to children
From staff reports Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission is participating in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining more than 80 other lotteries and community organizations…
Man sentenced in child sexual exploitation case
From staff reports A Parker man has been sentenced in federal court to 11 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, on…
Knox rejects storm water responsibility
By RODNEY SHERMAN For the Clarion News Knox Borough Council Dec. 4 agreed it will not take responsibility for backyard flooding at the South Main…
Hundreds of coats, shoes, boots distributed to kids
From staff reports Keystone Coats for Kids announced it has distributed 433 coats, 212 pairs of tennis shoes and 169 pairs of boots this year…
PennDOT requests project feedback in Clarion, Jefferson counties
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 10, which includes Clarion and Jefferson counties, is accepting construction services feedback from the public using…
Commissioners hear about plans for WoodFest 2024 event
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Plans for a new event in Clarion County were unveiled at Tuesday’s Clarion County commissioners meeting while the dust from…
Commissioners allocate opioid case settlement funds
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer At their Nov. 28 meeting, the Clarion County commissioners signed a contract with the Armstrong, Indiana and Clarion Drug and…
I-80 bridge lane closure scheduled in Clarion County
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors announced there will be a two-day, short-term, right-lane closure on Interstate 80 in…