State to hike number of opioid-related treatment centers
From staff reports Twenty-five new centers aimed at treating opioid addiction are opening across the state. The centers, called Centers of Excellence, will be implemented…
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Clarion University receives $5 million from state
By Natasha Brenneman Staff Writer Improvements are in the future for Clarion University and its Venango College campus in Oil City. The university has been…
Death investigations in Clarion County
Clarion state police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred in Clarion County. Police said a 44-year old man was found dead Friday at his…
Student drug, alcohol use down in Clarion Co.
From staff reports CLARION – Every two years, participating Clarion County school districts administer the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) to students in grades 6, 8, 10,…
Clarion University leaders outline long-range approach
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Clarion University has been around for 150 years, but the administration is devising plans so the university can remain viable…
3 die in East Brady boating mishap
From staff reports EAST BRADY – Clarion County Coroner Terry Shaffer Aug. 20 confirmed the identities of three men who died in a boating accident…
3 dead, 1 injured after boat overturns in Allegheny river
RIMERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three men died and another was injured after a boat ran aground and overturned on the Allegheny River, authorities said Saturday….
Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged with felony aggravated assault after being accused of injuring a pregnant woman last…
Work on Madison Township bridge to begin Aug. 22
From staff reports CLARION – Work to replace a bridge on Route 861 that spans Wildcat Run in Madison Township, Clarion County, is scheduled to…
Clarion, 4 other counties to split emergency funds
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Clarion County will split federal emergency funds with four other counties in the case of terrorism or natural disaster. The…
Jury convicts man on sexual assault charge
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer CLARION – A 21-year-old Farrell man was found guilty last week of second-degree felony sexual assault, however, the jury…
Call for ALF artists, sponsors and volunteers
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion County Arts Council invites artists 16 years of age and older to enter their artwork into the 58th…
Kinzua Bridge visitor center to be dedicated Sept. 15
From staff reports The new Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center and park office in McKean County will be dedicated at a Sept. 15 ceremony….
Hunter Station Bridge project bids set to be opened Thursday
From staff reports Bids for the Hunter Station Bridge project are set to be opened Thursday. The 1,051-foot-long steel truss bridge that carries Route 62…
Uber expands to three area counties
From staff reports Ride-hailing service Uber is expanding its reach in Pennsylvania. Uber Erie announced Thursday it has expanded to Venango, Forest and Warren counties. Uber became available across this…
A-C Valley looks to improve cafeteria use, feasibility
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District cafeteria manager Jennifer Zellefrow wants to make the district’s food service more financially…
Leeper native graduates from U.S. Army War College
From staff reports Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Heasley, U.S. Army National Guard, graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle July 22 with a…
Proposed Allegheny National Forest project involves timber harvest
From staff reports MARIENVILLE – The Allegheny National Forest’s Marienville Ranger District released a draft decision notice for the Salmon East Project, a 13,038-acre project…
Clarion plans 175-year anniversary
By SAMANTHA BEAL Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough turned 175 years old in April, and the town will celebrate its milestone with a multi-faceted event…
County airport clearing runway for August airshow
SHIPPENVILLE – The Clarion County Airport will host an airshow, “Fire, Smoke, Sparks!” on Aug. 12 and 13, at the airport. Gates will open at…