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October 29, 2009 / Front Page

Leafy tunnel vision

CLARION NEWS photo by Tom DiStefano The trees lining the streets of Clarion see their colors come on a little later and last a little longer than the wooded countryside. More...

Dump clean-up effort set for Beaver Township

BEAVER TWP. – A clean-up effort for the Amsler/McElhatten roads illegal dumpsite cleanup effort in Beaver Township, Clarion County is being organized by PA Clean- Ways and is funded by the USDA Utilities Service. More...

Photo

CLARION NEWS photo by Tom DiStefano Instead of a ribbon cutting at the dedication of the new soccer field at Clarion County Park, members of the Clarion River Valley Strikers age 10 and under team hel More...

Special Sections

Sports

Against all odds

The Clarion University football team overcomes the suspensions of three starters in 30-17 road win over Edinboro

By Ryan S. Pugh, CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

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Shope shines in Warriors' romp

Moniteau running back James Shope posts four touchdowns in 49-21 playoff-clinching win over Redbank Valley

By Ryan S. Pugh, CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

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Two Linnemuth goals prove too much for Clarion

Amanda Linnemuth scores a pair of first half goals in Brockway’s 2-1 win over Clarion in playoff opener

By Ryan S. Pugh CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

CLARION Much like the mention of the name Francisco Cabrera will always bring pangs of anger and sadness to Pittsburgh Pirates fans after his game-winning hit in the 1992 National League Championship Series; the name Amanda Linnemuth might have th 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

A ghoulish visit

CLARION NEWS photo by Greg V. Renninger. More...

Martzes celebrate 60th anniversary

CLARION George W. and Mary E. Martz of 817 South Fifth Avenue, Clarion, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today, Thursday, October 29, 2009. The couple was married October 29, 1949, in the Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Miola. More...

Mowreys mark 50th anniversary

CROWN Willis “Skip” and Mona Mowrey of Crown will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, October 30, 2009. The couple was married October 30, 1959, at the United Church of Christ in Vandergrift, with Rev. More...

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Church

Lord teach us to pray

Clergy MEDITATION

By the Rev. Leonard Goughler

As of August 2009, a survey was taken. It showed that only 37 percent of Americans attend any religious service at least once a week. This has come about as a result of the lack of prayer in the American church and home of today and years passed. 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 More...

Morgan releases book

CLARION – The book, “Mastectomy: From Devastation to Resilience” by Patricia Morgan, Ph.D. explores the experiences of seven young mothers, from diagnoses up to several years after their operations. More...

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Alleged shooter in 2005 death arrested on cocaine charge

Christopher M. Rusnock never faced charges as victim apparently intended to rob him

By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor

CLARION A25-year-old Ellwood City man who allegedly shot and killed a Clarion University student in October 2005 has been arrested on drug charges. More...

Video conferences could cut transport costs

By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION Some new technology from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts may help Clarion County significantly lower its costs for inmate transfer. More...

Sligo considers police deal with New Bethlehem

By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

SLIGO Sligo Borough has struggled with its inability to enforce borough ordinances without a police force in the borough, but that may soon become a thing of the past. More...

Planning commission OKs Union school project

By Tom DiStefano CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION All the projects up for approval by the Clarion County Planning commission were approved before, at least in some form, and they were all approved again. More...

News

Community Calendar

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Clarion Area drug test policy would affect 70 percent of students

By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION Clarion Area School District Superintendent Dr. George White estimated about 70 percent of high school students in his district will be affected by a random drug testing policy if it would pass board approval. More...

West seeks Clarion Township tax collector post

CLARION TWP. – Patti West has announced her write-in campaign for Clarion Township tax collector. West is certified as a tax collector with the state. More...

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For the Record

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. Callensburg .5:46 a.m. Oct. 24. More...

District Court 18-3-02

Nancy Kadunce District Judge

District Court 18-3-02 covers Farmington, Highland, Knox, Millcreek, Paint, Washington, Piney and Monroe townships and Sligo Borough. More...

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Obituaries

Recent deaths

Ella E. Brooks SHIPPENVILLE – Ella E. Brooks, 89, formerly of Sligo, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Donna Buoniconti More...

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