Clarion March of Dimes names ambassador family
A Clarion family has been named ambassadors of the Clarion County March of Dimes March for Babies. David and Sarah Girardi and their daughter, Catherine,…
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Area fire, ambulance stations receive state grants
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fire departments and ambulance companies in Armstrong, Clarion, Crawford and Forest counties have received state grants. More than a quarter…
Clarion Hospital to partner with Allegheny Health Network
Clarion Hospital will begin a new partnership next month with Allegheny Health Network Emergency Medicine Managemnt. Allegheny Health Network Emergency Medicine Management partners with U.S….
CNET charges seven in alleged meth ring
By TOM DISTEFANO Staff writer CLARION – In a sweep of alleged conspirators in a methamphetamine manufacturing operation, five people from Clarion County and two…
Peck sworn in as Clarion police chief
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Back in November, William Peck IV was called upon to be acting police chief in Clarion. During borough council’s monthly…
Reactions to Wolf’s budget proposal
From staff reports Here are several reactions to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2017-18 state budget from area lawmakers, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association…
4 charged after lengthy meth lab probe in Clarion
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Four people have been charged following a prolonged investigation into an alleged methamphetamine lab in Clarion. Tearia Bailey, 27, of…
Superintendent resigns after water woes close school
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania school superintendent has resigned after water problems forced an elementary school to close and relocate pupils to a…
Police testing drug-laced lollipops from Erie school
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Police say they’re having a lab test drug-laced lollipops that were handed out by a student at a Pennsylvania charter school,…
Man accused of making threats toward school
From staff reports A Clarion County teenager is facing charges after he allegedly made a threat against a local high school Wednesday evening. A criminal…
Wolf nominates new member for Clarion trustees panel
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf has nominated Neil R. Weaver, a 2000 Clarion University graduate from York, to the university’s Council of Trustees. Wolf…
Clarion meter officer accused of taking money
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Clarion Borough employee is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing $1,450 from parking meters. Janice Gabler, 51, of Brookville…
Man killed in 20 vehicle I-80 pileup
From staff reports One person was killed in a 20-vehicle pileup late Monday morning on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. DuBois state police said the…
Fatality reported after I-80 crash in Jefferson Co.
CORSICA, Pa. (AP) — At least one fatality has been reported in a 20-car pileup on Interstate 80 in central Pennsylvania. State police in Jefferson…
Missing Knox woman found dead
From staff reports The body of a missing 34-year-old Knox woman was found Thursday morning. Clarion County coroner Terry Shaffer said Misty Dawn Cain’s body…
Fryburg’s Faller earns spot in new administration
From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Craig S. Faller, a native of Fryburg, will be assigned as senior military assistant to…
Clarion’s Women’s March draws about 100 people
The Women’s March heads down Wood Street toward Memorial Park in Clarion where 80 to 100 marchers heard speeches on women’s rights, voting rights, the…
Emlenton man facing child porn, corruption charges
by SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Several charges have been filed against an Emlenton man for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to a teenage girl. A…
Aqua Pennsylvania buys Emlenton wastewater system
From staff reports EMLENTON- Aqua Pennsylvania announced Friday it has purchased the wastewater assets of the Emlenton Area Municipal Authority. The authority serves about 450…
Community Action receives homeless grant
CLARION – Community Action received a $5,000 homeless assistance grant from the Dominion Foundation. The grant to Community Action will be used to stabilize Clarion…