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October 1, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Blue butterfly

CLARION NEWS photo by Tom DiStefano. Hope Bradybaugh, all of two and a half years old, added a beautiful touch of blue to the reds and golds of the 2009 Autumn Leaf Festive Kiddie Parade Sept. 29. More...

C-L develops swine flu action plan

By Tom DiStefano CLARION NEWS Writer

STRATTANVILLE The Clarion-Limestone School District is preparing to battle the H1N1 virus, and the school board gave its recent approval to use the campus, if needed, as a site for administering vaccine. Superintendent J.J. More...

Unemployment benefits run out for some

By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION The Clarion County commissioners distributed a press release from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Sandy Vito last week, with some startling statistics. More...

Photo

CLARION NEWS photo by Greg V. Renninger. Students from last year’s Clarion Area Pre-K program collected aluminum pop can tabs to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. More...

Special Sections

Sports

Caufield kicks Keystone past Clarion

By Ryan S. Pugh CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

PAINT TWP. Where would the Keystone High School girls’ soccer team have been Sept. 28 without Britt Caufield? More...

Nitty-gritty time

Don’t look now but the area high school football season is at its midway point. However, this might be the weekend where everything comes into focus. More...

Redbank Valley survives undefeated clash with North Clarion

By Ryan S. Pugh CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

NEW BETHLEHEM When undefeated Redbank Valley met undefeated North Clarion in a Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference volleyball clash on Sept. 29, the Bulldogs had one thing the Wolves didn’t have; experience. More...

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FYI

F.Y.I.

Deadlines for inclusion in FOR YOUR INFORMATION are Noon, Friday for the Tuesday edition and Noon, Monday for the Thursday edition. More...

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Living

Hawk-Smith exchange wedding vows May 2

CLARION Heidi Renee Hawk became the bride of Jeffrey Patrick Smith at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. The bride is the daughter of Steven and Kelly Hawk of Brookville. More...

Constable named September volunteer of the month

CLARION – Community Action Inc. announced Harriet Constable of New Bethlehem was selected to be the Clarion County Senior Corps-RSVP volunteer of the month for September. More...

Golden Living Center and Community Action partner for food drive

CLARION – Golden Living Center - Clarion is partnering with local food banks, community organizations and businesses to collect much needed perishable and non-perishable food items for the “Thanksgiving Tree” food drive. More...

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Opinion

Memorial vetoed

By Nellie R. Arner Rimersburg

You haven’t heard from me in a long time. I used to write to let everyone know the progress at the Rimersburg Veteran’s Memorial Park and Museum. However, after about 20 years on this project, I was getting too old and I resigned. More...

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Letters from our readers ...
By Andrew Chechak St. Petersburg

Wheelbarrows – I do not know if Neil Cavuto would agree, but I believe wheelbarrow futures are a good investment. The time is fast approaching when Americans will need a wheelbarrow load of money to buy groceries every day. More...

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Obituaries

Marion June Lauer (Beniades)

Fryburg native

NEW YORK – Marion June Lauer (Beniades), talented singer and actress, died in New York last Saturday after a lengthy illness. She was 86. More...

Hazel Tait ‘Sibby’ Henderson

Loved her family and attending family gatherings

CLARION – Hazel Tait “Sibby” Henderson, 88, of 436 Colerain Street, Sligo, formerly of Imperial and Clarksburg, W.Va. died at 8 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, in the Clarion Hospital. More...

Patricia R. Ferringer

Enjoyed spending time with her family

GROVE CITY – Patricia R. Ferringer, 82, a resident of Orchard Manor, Pine Township, Grove City, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. Born Pasty Ruth Whitlinger on June 18, 1927, in Hyde Park, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. More...

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Budget delay hits Clarion County Literacy Council’s effort

The agency already reduced its hours; can continue for about three more weeks
By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION The Clarion County Literacy Council has taken a hit due to the budget delay in Harrisburg. More...

Clarion Borough retains leaf dropoff system

By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor

CLARION It seemed to be a lot of fuss and feathers — or maybe more accurately fuss and leaves – but Clarion Borough’s leaf collection plan will remain unchanged this year. More...

Farmers and Crafters day expected to draw thousands

By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor

CLARION Clarion Borough is gearing up for one of the Autumn Leaf Festival’s biggest events — Colony Homes’ and Pennwest Homes’ Farmers and Crafters Day. More...

News

Scenes from the 2009 ALF Kiddie parade

CLARION NEWS photo by Tom DiStefano. There’s gold among those autumn leaves, and the kids were finding plenty on this float sponsored by Seidle Chevrolet and James Jewelers. More...

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For the Record

Correction

In the Sept. 29 CLARION NEWS, a report on Paint Township stated Clarion County paid for a water line extension to the county airport. Actually, the county installed about 170 feet of water line and a fire hydrant at the airport. More...

Pennsylvania State Police

All information contained in the following police reports is taken directly from official state police releases, unless otherwise noted. Indecent assault More...

Fire calls

CLARION – Area fire companies responded to the following calls. The information is provided by the Clarion County 9-1-1 center and might not include all incidents to which volunteers responded. East Brady .12:47 p.m. Sept. 28. More...

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Academics

Lepore named coordinator for counseling center

CLARION – Dr. Mark Lepore has joined Clarion University as clinical coordinator for the university counseling center. More...

CUP homecoming

Submitted photo. Clarion University announced its 2009 Homecoming Court for the Autumn Leaf Festival. More...

Scarefest food drive scheduled

LUCINDA – The second annual “Scarefest-Scare Away Hunger” event will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Amaze ing Farm Adventure in Lucinda. More...

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Church

Little children

Clergy MEDITATION
By the Rev. Rob Hernan

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. More...

Upcoming church events

Editor’s Note: Items for inclusion in the Church section of the CLARION NEWS are now a paid service. Listings up to 40 words are published at a cost of $3 per week and must be submitted no later than noon Monday for publication More...

The Clarion News has new email addresses

CLARION – The CLARION NEWS is changing its email addresses. The new addresses are being used effective immediately. More...

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