Assault at Forest prison
From staff reports Marienville state police are investigating an assault at the SCI-Forest state prison. Police said an inmate attacked two staff members about 7:45…
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Forest Co. pursuing grant for screening equipment
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Forest County officials are working to acquire grant funding that will go toward the replacement of the courthouse’s X-ray scanner…
CUP School of Education develops new programs
From staff reports CLARION – Graduate-level degree opportunities have broadened with the addition of the master of science in special education. The degree is designed…
Police release names, more details on I-80 crash
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Clarion state police have released more details about Sunday’s crash on Interstate 80 in which six people were injured. The…
Clarion native has visited Bangladesh bakery that was attacked
By JON HAAG Staff Writer Clarion native Lauren Walters jumped at the chance to visit Bangladesh when her friend and ex-handball teammate, Jennifer Farrell, invited…
Venango Co. fox, Clarion Co. raccoon test positive for rabies
From staff report A gray fox in Venango County and a raccoon in Clarion County have tested positive for rabies according to press releases issued…
Emlenton man waives hearing on assault charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Emlenton man who is facing felony charges for sexually assaulting a student with a disability waived his preliminary hearing…
Man accused of assaulting disabled student
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Emlenton man is facing felony charges that he sexually assaulted a student with a disability in Rockland Township. A…
Reward for a good deed indeed
From staff reports SHIPPENVILLE – On April 19, Bearett Cummings, of Shippenville, saw a mature bald eagle in a heavily wooded area along Creek Road…
Clarion Area raises taxes to index limit
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News writer After deadlocking 4-4 on a real estate tax increase, the Clarion Area School Board debated the subject again…
Parker man waives hearing on burglary-related charges
From staff reports A Parker man who was found by police unloading stolen items during a burglary investigation earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing…
Rape victim tells harrowing tale as she finds strength to survive
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly … lost. The face fades away…
Bell ringing to show support for Orlando victims
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University will reflect on the tragedy in Orlando and show support for the victims by gathering at the bell…
Man pleads guilty to third-degree murder in Clarion Co.
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – An Ashtabula, Ohio, man pleaded guilty last week to third-degree murder in the 2013 death of an…
2 Sharpsville residents face nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges
From staff reports Two Sharpsville residents are facing nearly 200 counts of sex-related charges after being accused of abusing two minor girls for years. Court…
1 reported dead in Warren house fire
WARREN (AP) — One person has died in a house fire in northwestern Pennsylvania. Warren County Coroner Jerry Borden says he doesn’t plan to release…
Clarion County Relay for Life raises more than $41,000
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Clarion County Relay for Life raised more than $41,000 at the event held Saturday. The event made a last…
UPDATE: 50 dead in Orlando shooting, worst in US history
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub early Sunday, killing at least…
Clarion County looking for solutions for full jail
By BRETT R. WHITLING Clarion News Writer CLARION – The Clarion County Jail population has been growing each year and officials are talking of alternative…
Man dies in Forest County fire early Thursday
From staff reports A man died in a fire early Thursday morning in Harmony Township, Forest County. Marienville state police said a propane leak in…