Delays in inmate transports costly for Clarion taxpayers
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer This week, Clarion County sent six inmates to the state correctional system with more to follow. But getting the inmates…
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Good news on 2 fronts about Clarion jail
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There was good news and more good news at the Clarion County Jail Inspection Board meeting Thursday. Warden Jeff Hornberger…
Police still investigating fatal crash
From staff reports Clarion state police continue to investigate the weekend crash in Richland Township, Clarion County, that killed a man and severely injured a…
An emergency situation
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is a crisis looming in the region and the state – one that recently became evident when Clarion Hospital…
LWV sets judicial candidates debate
From staff reports The League of Women Voters of Clarion County will host a primary election debate for the office of Judge of the Court…
Clarion University announces relaunch of School of Education
From staff reports Clarion University will relaunch the School of Education as a freestanding entity, effective July 1, university President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson announced Tuesday. The…
Analysis says county vulnerable to opioids, trafficking
By CHRISTINA L. MOSS Clarion News writer Every two years the county Hazard Vulnerability Analysis undergoes an update. Clarion County Commissioners approved the 2019 update…
Ex-Jefferson County deputy accused of embezzlement
From staff reports The former mayor of Sykesville Borough in Jefferson County has been arrested on charges of embezzlement while he was employed by the…
Man pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle charge
From staff reports A Corsica man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Clarion County court to a homicide by vehicle charge in connection with a 2017 crash…
Clarion-Limestone board narrowly approves pact
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The lingering labor dispute in the Clarion-Limestone School District is over. At a special school board meeting Tuesday night the…
Corsica-area couple held on false imprisonment charge
From staff reports A Corsica-area couple was ordered last week to stand trial on charges of false imprisonment and endangering the life of a child….
Severe weather causes power outages in area
From staff reports Power lines and trees came down as strong winds that were accompanied by heavy rain, thunder, lightning and hail tore through the…
Leeper man gets state prison time for assaults on girl
From staff reports A Leeper man was sentenced Wednesday to serve a minimum of 15 years in state prison for repeated sexual assaults of a…
Shippenville man held for court in drug-related death
From staff reports A Shippenville man accused in the drug-related death of a Clarion man was held for court after a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Spencer…
Deer hunting opening day moving to Saturday from Monday
HARRISBURG (AP) — Deer hunting season in Pennsylvania will be starting on a Saturday rather than a Monday beginning next season. The Pennsylvania Game Commission…
Clarion Hospital, CORE, team up on organ donation
By CHRISTINA L. MOSS Clarion News writer Clarion Hospital joined with the Center for Organ Recovery and Education to host a ceremonial flag raising service…
Sexual abuse victims find trauma can be everlasting
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Clarion County man last month was sentenced to serve the remainder of his life in prison. His crime: the…
Brookville bus driver facing 180 charges
From staff reports A bus driver for Brookville Area School District was arraigned Thursday on 180 charges related to alleged rapes and assaults of a…
2 Brookville students in custody in shooting plot
From staff reports Two Brookville Area High School students are in custody after allegedly plotting a school shooting. Brookville police said the incident began Friday…
YMCA picks up $500,000 grant
From staff reports To help improve access and safety to the new Scenic Rivers-Clarion County YMCA in Monroe Township, the state has approved a grant…