Study shows broadband service lagging in Clarion County
By TOM DISTEFANO Clarion News writer An extensive study of Internet connectivity in northwestern Pennsylvania shows access to high speed broadband is lacking in rural…
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Clarion Borough council backs redistricting effort
By JODY L. FRAZIER For the Clarion News Clarion Borough Council Feb. 6 agreed to support an effort by Fair Districts PA requesting state legislators…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Titusville
From staff reports A Titusville woman died early Wednesday evening after she was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Main and Monroe streets….
Legal medical marijuana sales begin in Butler
The Associated Press The first legal medical marijuana sales under a 2-year-old state law began Thursday at a dispensary in western Pennsylvania, with the first…
2 priests in Erie Diocese relieved of duties
From staff reports Two priests in the Erie Catholic Diocese have been relieved of their duties and are prohibited from having any contact with minors,…
Alleged gas station robbers quickly caught
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor State police quickly identified two Pittsburgh-area residents as suspects in a Wednesday morning (Feb. 7) robbery of the…
Sex offender resigns as Spartansburg fire chief
SPARTANSBURG (AP) — A registered sex offender who was recently re-elected as chief of a Pennsylvania town’s volunteer fire department has resigned. The (Corry) Journal…
Clarion School Board gives OK to budget
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer Clarion Area School Board gave its informal approval this week to a $13.7 million budget for the 2018-19…
Clarion Psychiatric Center ‘raises the bar’
From staff reports The Clarion Psychiatric Center held a beam raising ceremony Jan. 31 to celebrate its 36-bed expansion project at its Monroe Township facility….
For Bon-Ton, founded in 19th century, an uncertain future
NEW YORK (AP) — Bon-Ton Stores, saddled with debt and faltering sales, enters the week beside a throng of other retailers under bankruptcy protection, seeking…
Four escape injury in crash
No one was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Route 899 near Blue Ridge Road in Barnett Township, Forest County. Marienville state police…
Missing OC man located in Virginia
From staff reports Oil City police reported they have made contact with Steven T. Martin, 23, of Oil City, who was reported missing Jan. 27….
Man accused of counterfeiting waives hearing
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Parker man accused of purchasing items with counterfeit money last month at the CoGo’s gas station in Emlenton waived…
OC police update missing persons cases
Steven T. Martin The 23-year-old Oil City man was last seen around 2 p.m. on Saturday at his residence. Martin is about 5 feet 4…
OC police looking for missing man, 23
From staff reports Oil City police are trying to locate a 23-year-old man. Police said Steven T. Martin was last seen around 2 p.m. Saturday…
Man charged for setting fire at former Porter Township school
By RODNEY SHERMAN-Clarion News editor A 58-year-old Rimersburg man has been charged with three arson-related offenses stemming from a September 2017 fire at the former…
Fryburg Dollar General opens
From staff reports Dollar General’s newest store located at 2337 state Route 157 in Fryburg is now open. In its new location, Dollar General says…
OC police looking for woman wanted in fraud incidents
From staff reports Oil City police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a woman who is wanted in connection with some access device fraud…
Police file charges in child rape case
By BRETT R. WHITLING CLARION NEWS Writer A 27-year-old Annville, Lebanon County, man is charged with raping a 12-year-old in 2013 in Washington Township….
Brookville man arrested after three-hour standoff
From staff reports A Brookville man was arrested on strangulation and aggravated assault charges following a three-hour standoff Thursday night into Friday morning in Brookville….