A-C Valley upgrades technology inventory
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District recently announced it is using Keystone to Opportunity grant money to purchase $109,521 worth…
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State System OKs contracts with 14 schools, including Clarion
From staff reports The state has approved contracts for faculty and staff at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and the 13 other state-owned universities. The membership…
New Clarion economic development chief aims to ‘invest’ in community
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The executive director of the Clarion County Economic Development Corp. believes her world of experience in business will be of…
Fire causes damage at New Bethlehem building
From staff reports An overheated appliance caught fire to a stack of combustible materials in a New Bethlehem Borough apartment Friday afternoon. The New Bethlehem…
Winter Storm Warning issued
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Venango, Forest, Clarion, Mercer and Jefferson counties from 10 p.m. tonight through…
I-80 wracked by snow-related crashes
DUBOIS (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says three different stretches of Interstate 80 have been closed by weather-related crashes in western Pennsylvania. A…
Clarion commissioners need more time to study 2017 budget
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Uncertainties prevented final approval of Clarion County’s 2017 budget by the commissioners during their Tuesday morning meeting. “There are a…
University faculty, coaches approve contracts
From staff reports Faculty members and coaches at the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education have voted to accept new three-year contracts….
3 Ridgway state troopers injured in altercation
From staff reports Three Ridgway state police officers sustained injuries in an altercation in Fox Township, Elk County, Friday night. Ridgway state police responded to…
Area schools close or issue two-hour delay
Closed today: Brookville Good Hope Christian Preschool The following schools districts are running on a two-hour delay: AC Valley Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Forest Franklin…
Clarion CareerLink lease won’t be renewed
From staff reports Clarion County CareerLink operations will see some changes soon. The Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board voted Friday not to renew the lease…
Man who jumped from cruiser gets state prison term
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City man who led police on a chase in late May after jumping out of a cruiser was sentenced…
Area should get first good shot of lake-effect snow
By JON HAAG Staff writer The tri-county area can expect to see its first major snowfall starting today. The National Weather Service in Coraopolis says…
Tri-county area had strong presence at Pearl Harbor
From staff reports Today marks the 75-year anniversary of the surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, and that day of “infamy” turned the…
Woman found dead in Clarion County
From staff reports Clarion state police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Clarion woman whose body was found at a home on South Second…
Donor to match funds given to trail association
From staff reports NEW BETHLEHEM – Redbank Valley Trails Association announced Tuesday that anonymous donors have offered to match up to $5,000 in donations received…
Clarion County to cut interest rate on employee retirement
The Clarion County Retirement board approved a vote Wednesday morning to cut the amount paid from interest to employee retirement contributions from 5.5 to 4…
Rimersburg-area home badly damaged by fire
From staff reports A fire early Monday morning caused a reported $100,000 in damages to a Clarion County residence. Clarion state police said the blaze…
Clarion seeking police officers
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff Writer CLARION – Clarion Borough Council at its latest session announced the borough is looking to hire part-time police officers. Public…
PennDOT urges drivers to use caution during winter weather
From staff reports With winter weather in the forecast for the area this weekend, PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. The department…