Poulson’s sentencing date set
From staff reports Former Roman Catholic priest David Lee Poulson will learn his fate on Jan. 11. Poulson, a former Oil City resident who had…
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Economic development projects approved in Clarion County
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It is not the end of the growing season in Clarion County. Three projects designed to benefit the local economy…
Man arraigned in case in which 2 were killed in Clarion crash
From staff reports A Mercer County man has been arraigned on two counts of homicide by vehicle after an accident in April in Highland Township,…
Clarion will not have medical marijuana dispensary
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued 23 dispensary permits on Tuesday for Phase II of the medical marijuana program, but Sunset Hills,…
ACV expected to OK co-op with KC
By BRETT WHITLING Clarion News writer After several months of discussion and negotiating, Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District is preparing to sign a soccer co-op with…
Clarion students collect lots of goods for wildfire victims
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There will be Christmas in Paradise thanks, in part, to the efforts of two sixth-grade students in Clarion. Gavyn Denny,…
CUP names longtime employee to provost, academic VP posts
From staff reports Pamela J. Gent was named provost and academic vice president at Clarion University on Friday. Gent, who has served as interim provost…
Piney Rail Riders get grant for possible ATV trail
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A $64,000 state grant has been awarded to the Piney Rail Riders of Clarion, and the funds could lead to…
Rimersburg man dies in Route 322 crash
From staff reports Franklin state police said a Rimersburg man died following a two-vehicle crash at about 6:10 p.m. Tuesday on Route 322 near Van….
Ditz convicted of murder 3
By SAMANTHA BEAL Clarion News writer A Clarion man was convicted Friday afternoon of third-degree murder and other charges in connection with the March 2017…
State to give away anti-overdose drug naloxone next week
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is expanding efforts to make the anti-overdose medication naloxone available to the public with a statewide distribution day next week. Officials…
Rimersburg man accused of sexually assaulting girl
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Rimersburg man is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Robert Scott MacKinlay, 46, has been charged with statutory…
Lucinda man faces firearms, assault, endangerment charges
By SAMANTHA BEAL Clarion News Writer Joseph Robert Eugene Parsons, 26, Lucinda, faces charges after he allegedly used a firearm to threaten a known female…
Postal stamp to feature Clarion River
From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Clarion River has been recognized as being among the nation’s “Wild and Scenic Rivers,” and now it will…
Virginia Tech survivor will discuss school safety at Clarion program
From staff reports Kristina Anderson, one of the most critically injured survivors of the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech University, will speak at 6 p.m….
Report warns of crisis in Pennsylvania fire, rescue services
HARRISBURG (AP) — A report released Wednesday warns that Pennsylvania’s fire and rescue services face a crisis, saying the number of volunteers continues to fall…
State grant will help with repair work at landmark Brady Tunnel
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Pennsylvania is pouring money into a hole and, in this case, that is a good thing. It was announced Tuesday…
Hunters kill more than 2,400 bears this year
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission says preliminary figures indicate hunters killed more than 2,400 bears across the state this year. Officials say the…
Deer rifle season underway around the state
HARRISBURG (AP) — Thanksgiving is over but for many around Pennsylvania Monday marks the start of an unofficial holiday: the opening of deer rifle season….
Birthday wish
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For 11 year-old Gavyn Denny, the wildfires raging in California are personal. In 2013, Gavyn and his family had a…