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…
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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…
Chamber hosts holiday parade, events
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry invites the community to celebrate the 2016 holiday season with Customer Appreciation…
Clarion president Whitney is finalist for another job
From staff reports Clarion University president Karen Whitney is among 10 finalists for the position of president at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers….
Man facing several charges after Clarion Co. incidents
From staff reports A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-wife Friday before ramming her vehicle along Route 68 in Clarion…
Police identify people killed in Route 322 crash
From staff reports Franklin state police identified two people that were fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident on Route 322 in Rockland Township Friday…
Clarion Univ. ceremony features pledging oath for ROTC cadets
By KAYLA HANDY Staff writer Five female cadets in Clarion University’s Army ROTC program were formally pledged as members of the U.S. armed forces during…
Clarion Co. tentative budget doesn’t include tax hike
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Clarion County commissioners approved a tentative 2017 budget Wednesday that doesn’t call for a tax increase. “This is a pretty…
Pittsburgh Pirates help Keystone with home field advantage
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer KNOX – Keystone School District has received a $5,000 grant from Pittsburgh Pirates Charities to help pay for improvements…
Knox post office renamed to honor Ross McGinnis
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Once in a great while, an everyday person does something so heroic, it changes a countless amount…
Knox man faces additional rape charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer A 56-year-old Knox-area man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he raped a 15-year-old girl. Before last…
Breast cancer survivor writes book about her experience
By SALLY BELL Staff writer A breast cancer survivor who grew up in Clarion has written a book about her experience. Debbie Hockman Oglesby, who…
Classes resume at 14 state-owned universities
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Classes have resumed for more than 100,000 students who attend Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities. Classes resumed Monday after the union representing…
Faculty on strike at 14 state universities
The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Faculty at 14 Pennsylvania state universities went on strike Wednesday morning, affecting more than 100,000 students, after contract…
Clarion woman publishes book
CLARION – A Clarion woman has published a biography that attempts to make light of a situation many people fear, a cancer diagnosis. The History…