Hominy Ridge Lodge owners plan to rebuild
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The owners of Hominy Ridge Lodge and Cabins in Cook Forest plan to rebuild the lodge that was destroyed in…
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Governor’s budget would send $36.6 million to local schools
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently unveiled his proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year and it includes $36.6…
Cook Forest lodge ‘total loss’ after fire
From staff reports Fire departments from three counties fought a blaze Thursday evening that destroyed the Hominy Ridge Lodge in Cook Forest. The fire on…
Sligo man dies in snowmobile crash in northern Maine
MAPLETON, Maine (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has died in a snowmobile crash in the northern Maine town of Mapleton, officials said Thursday. David Over,…
Jury trial requested in drug death
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Three men charged in the drug delivery death of a Clarion man rejected plea deals Feb. 19 and opted for…
Virus outbreak could affect fireworks supplies in U.S.
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fireworks are an integral part of summer in America, but could those celebrations be in jeopardy because of the coronavirus?…
Lucinda couple face child endangerment charges
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Lucinda man and woman have been charged by state police with recklessly endangering the welfare of children following a…
SMILES closes ‘alt ed’ program
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center has notified school districts in Venango and Clarion counties that it has closed its alternative…
Couple charged with endangerment after ‘deplorable conditions’ found
From staff reports Clarion state police have charged a Lucinda couple with recklessly endangering the welfare of children following an inspection at the couple’s home….
Jury trials sought in drug death case
From staff reports Three men charged in the 2018 drug delivery death of a Clarion man rejected plea deals Wednesday and opted for jury trials….
Clarion man gets prison sentence in homicide while DUI case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Clarion man accepted a plea deal last week and was sentenced in a homicide by vehicle while DUI case….
Feds: Nursing home firm to pay $15.4 million in billing case
BROCKWAY (AP) — A Pennsylvania-based nursing home company has agreed to pay more than $15.4 million to resolve allegations of overbilling for medically unnecessary rehabilitation…
Increase in women veterans has led to new service levels
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer In 1988, women accounted for 4.4% of veterans in the U.S. But that percentage has since doubled, and the explosion…
Brookville man sentenced in 2018 New Bethlehem stabbing
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County Senior Judge James Arner Feb. 7 sentenced Matthew Duane Atcheson, 38, Brookville, to at least 20 years in…
Clarion University named Military Friendly School
From staff reports Clarion University has been named a Military Friendly School for the 11th consecutive year, this year earning Gold distinction. The Military Friendly…
Clarion County prepared for census process
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Clarion County officials have been planning for the 2020 census count for more than a year. “We formed a committee…
Clarion County jail hopes to land $100K body scanner
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion County jail on Thursday took a step to better prevent the flow of contraband into the Shippenville facility….
Former Strattanville industrial site may have new life
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer An industrial site closed for 10 years may soon have new life. Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval…
Brookville man faces charges for striking child
From staff reports A Brookville man accused of striking a child is facing felony aggravated assault charges. Brandon Motter, 26, admitted to police he struck…
Solar energy movement has spread to region
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Western Pennsylvania has a long and colorful history of land leasing as oil and gas firms scoured the region…