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…
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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…
Clarion DA: Radecki ‘created an addiction time bomb’
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer CLARION – Thomas Radecki “created an addiction time bomb” in the Clarion County area, according to Clarion County District…
CUP Chamber Singers invited to perform in Wales
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University Chamber Singers have been invited to perform in July at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. Dr….
Police: 6 injured in large fight at juvenile facility
EMLENTON, Pa. (AP) — Six people were injured in a large fight at a juvenile detention and treatment center that was the scene of a…
NWS to investigate area storm
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service is investigating a severe storm in northwestern Pennsylvania that downed trees and may have spawned a small…
‘American Pickers’ visit area homes
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor CLARION – The “American Pickers” television show cast and production team visited the local area, making stops in…
American Legion Auxiliary of Post 66 in Clarion awards six scholarships
The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 66 in Clarion awarded six scholarships during the Memorial Day service held May 31 at the Clarion cemetery. Seniors…
Charges filed in theft from vehicles
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer NEW BETHLEHEM – A 20-year-old New Bethlehem man faces 76 misdemeanors charges after he allegedly took items from vehicles in…
Clarion U. adds graduate-level degree and more
From staff reports The Clarion University School of Education has added a graduate-level degree, certifications and endorsements. Graduate-level degree opportunities have broadened with the addition…
Sheriff warns of two recent scam attempts
By Brett R. Whitling Staff writer CLARION – Clarion County Sheriff Rex Munsee is alerting the public to two types of scams which have recently been…
Harassment in Clarion
From staff reports Clarion state police investigated a harassment incident that occurred on May 18 involving a 19-year-old male and 18-year-old female. The incident occurred…
Former Heath employee held for court on extortion charge
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer A Utica man accused of trying to extort $200,000 from his employer was held for court Wednesday following a preliminary hearing….
More defendants waive hearings in drug operation
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer Twelve defendants charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing cocaine and heroin in Venango County waived their…
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Ex Shippenville secretary charged for stealing from borough
By TOM DISTEFANO Staff writer A former secretary for Shippenville Borough has been charged with three felony counts relating to her unauthorized use of the borough’s…
Search called off for missing Parker teen
From staff and wire reports PARKER – A search was called off Tuesday afternoon for a 15-year-old Parker girl who was reportedly last seen after…
Cops: Parker girl, 15, gone after playing horseshoes
PARKER, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re searching for a 15-year-old Pennsylvania girl reportedly last seen after she went into some woods to retrieve…
2 men plead guilty to interstate burglary spree
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two men prosecutors say stole nearly $2 million worth of merchandise from stores across the U.S. have pleaded guilty. Federal prosecutors…
Wanted man arrested in Clarion County
From staff reports An East Vandergrift man who was wanted on felony theft charges regarding a vehicle stolen in Armstrong County was taken into custody…