Work on Route 28 to begin next week
From staff reports Work will begin next week on a resurfacing project in New Bethlehem Borough, Clarion County, according to PennDOT. The project includes paving…
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PennDOT outlines upcoming Clarion County work
By ERIC ZAVINSKI Staff writer PennDOT’s 2016 plans for District 10, which includes Clarion County, are ambitious. PennDOT employees in the district are scheduled to…
6 more charged in Rimersburg meth case
From staff reports Charges have been filed against six more people as part of a continuing investigation into the sale and production of methamphetamine in…
Leeper man drowns in pond
From staff reports A Leeper man drowned Friday in the pond at the Fryburg Sportsman’s Club. James W. Watson Jr., 75, died between 1:30 and…
Clarion County Career Center students participate in state leadership conference
From staff reports Six students from Clarion County Career Center participated in the Health Occupations Students of America state leadership conference March 9-11 in Lancaster….
Bishop suspends VC decision
The decision to close Venango Catholic High School in Oil City has been suspended for 30 days. The Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, bishop of the…
Clarion University reports hefty increases in applications, deposits
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University is seeing success in several initiatives aimed at increasing visibility among prospective students, the university said Wednesday. And…
Lucinda barbecue master snags award at Florida event
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Pitmaster Doug Bauer of Lucinda rubbed elbows and choice cuts of meat last week with some of the biggest names…
Edinboro student newspaper captures 4 awards
From staff reports EDINBORO – Edinboro University’s student-run newspaper, “The Spectator,” captured four Student Keystone Press Awards, including first place for best website. In addition…
Cook Forest suspect surrenders
The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest has ended with the suspect surrendering. Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabins surrounded for nearly 24 hours during…
Shootout, standoff continues as of 9 p.m.
The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest continued into the night Saturday. As of 9 p.m., Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabin surrounded and the…
State Police, DCNR report armed man barricaded in Cook Forest
From staff reports State police have blocked off all roads in Cook Forest State Park because a man has barricaded himself inside a building. Clarion…
Clarion emergency services director terminated
By KAYLA HANDY Staff writer Clarion County Office of Emergency Services director Vern Smith has been terminated from his post. The announcement was made during…
Man accused of pointing loaded gun at woman
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Emlenton man is accused of loading a shotgun and pointing it in the direction of his girlfriend after…
Fire destroys Baughman’s Market in Marienville
Baughman’s Market in Marienville was destroyed by a 10:20 p.m. March 4 fire. Marienville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Greg Geyer requested a state police fire…
Man to stand trial on porn charge
By Rodney L. Sherman Staff writer PAINT TWP. – A 35-year-old man was ordered last week to stand trial on charges he forced a then…
State police seek information in $30,000 burglary
According to Pennsylvania state police in Marienville, Forest County, a burglary occurred on Sunday at a residence, during which a substantial amount of cash was…
Joy Global shutting down Plant 1
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global officials announced Friday that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed by July 1. Caley…
4 charged in Clarion County meth probe
From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…
Joy closing Franklin plant
From staff reports Joy Global officials announced today that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed within the next four months. Caley…