Legal effort already in works to try and halt Polk closure
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Can the state’s decision to shut down Polk Center over the next three years be overturned? Maybe. That possibility…
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Bridge dedication honors local Korean War causality
By Randy Bartley Staff writer A bridge spans a gap across a river, a gorge and, sometimes, a loss. That was the case Aug. 23…
Fire damages Clarion building
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A fire broke out at about 5:40 p.m. Thursday at the joint office of the Clarion County Probation Department and…
Clarion man accused of rape of 12-year-old girl
From staff reports A Clarion man faces allegations that he raped a then-12-year-old girl and solicited inappropriate photos and videos of her on social media….
Conservancy cleanup yields ton of trash from river
From staff reports Nineteen volunteers with the Allegheny Valley Conservancy (AVC) participated in a one-day Allegheny River cleanup event on Aug. 24 and collected the…
County conservation district gears up for river cleanup
By BRETT KRIEBEL Clarion News writer A grant received as part of the Clarion River being voted Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year will go…
County commissioners group still eyeing election reforms
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Election reform is moving forward in Pennsylvania, but the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is looking into additional reforms….
County commissioners group still eyeing election reforms
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Election reform is moving forward in Pennsylvania, but the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is looking into additional reforms….
Tennessee man charged in Lucinda aggravated assault
From staff reports A 29-year-old Bristol, Tenn., man faces charges of aggravated assault on a DuBois man which left the victim in a medically-induced coma….
Rally planned to save Polk Center
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Organizations, political figures and local residents have joined together to schedule a rally to save Polk Center. The rally,…
More freshmen this year at Clarion University
From staff reports Wednesday was freshman move-in day at Clarion University, and campus traffic was more backed up than at last year’s move-in. That’s due…
Marienville area concerned over medical services
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A group of elected officials tried to solve a puzzle Aug. 16 for which they don’t have all the pieces…
Clarion Co. flood damage estimates could hit $4 million
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Damage estimates in the July 19 flooding in Clarion County could run as high as $4 million. Clarion County Commissioner…
County still tallying flood damage
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Almost a month after the flood that devastated sections of southern Clarion County, the extent of the damage is not…
Weekend storms cause problems in area
From staff reports Storms continued to roll through the area Sunday after wreaking havoc on festivals in Franklin and Oil City on Saturday. A staff…
Clarion football will have 2 home fields this year
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Clarion Area High School football team will have two home fields this year. Tuesday evening, the Clarion School Board…
Mother, son killed in Crawford County double homicide
From staff reports Meadville state police are investigating what they are considering a double homicide that occurred between 6:50 and 10 p.m. Saturday at a…
Flood damages could lead to tax credits
By BRETT KRIEBEL Staff writer During their July 30 work session, the Clarion County Board of Commissioners from county legal counsel Christy Logue, who informed…
Experts hope to keep spotted lanternflies away from region
From staff reports Travelers to eastern Pennsylvania should be on the lookout for spotted lanternflies that might just hitch a ride on their vehicle. Spotted…
Clarion Comet Food apparently closing
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Comet Food Warehouse in Clarion is closing, but the closing date isn’t known. A member of the management team,…