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September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Underground work

Rather than dig up and replace old leaky sanitary sewer lines, Pennsylvania American Water Co. hired Insight Pipe Contracting to insert watertight liners inside the old pipes. More...

Clarion County commissioners mull privatizing transportation program

By Greg V. Renninger CLARION NEWS Writer

CLARION Clarion County has put out a request for proposals to privatize the county’s transportation program. More...

Casey affirms help for O-I workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (DPA) announced Tuesday the decision by the U.S. Department of Labor to certify laid-off Owens-Illinois workers in the Clarion area for Trade Adjustment Assistance. More...

Special Sections

Sports

Delp is no whelp

Redbank Valley's Caleb Delp tallies 104 yards rushing and a touchdown in the Bulldogs' 19-16 win over Union
By Ryan S. Pugh, CLARION NEWS Sports Editor

NEW BETHLEHEM- High school football is a game of adjustments and Redbank Valley made the most of its halftime adjustments against Union Sept. More...

Bolland tops at Lernerville for 2010 racing season

By Pam Baker CLARION NEWS Racing correspondent

Sunshine and terrific temperatures greeted race fans at our local area tracks for the last weekend of points. More...

Sports notices

CUP to host Blue and Gold Kickoff days CLARION - The Clarion University athletic department, the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry and the Clarion Conservancy have combined forces to promote Clarion football and area businesses in the for More...

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For the Record

Marriage license applications

CLARION – The following marriage license applications have been filed with the Clarion Register and Recorder’s office. Andrew Stephen Silvis and Vanessa Leigh Kniseley, both of Shippenville. More...

Deed Transactions

The following deed transactions have been recorded in the register and recorder’s office in the county courthouse. Sale prices are not listed for nominal amounts. More...

Correction

KNOX – Information concerning the sponsor of the Horsethief Day’s Prince and Princess Contest in the Aug. 31 incorrectly listed the sponsor. The actual sponsor of the event was the Knox Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. More...

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Academics

Area schools list menus

CLARION – Clarion County schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. More...

Post-secondary briefs

Student begins optometry school LUCINDA – Craig S. Schill of Lucinda, a student of Gannon University in Erie will begin classes in the fall at Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry. More...

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Opinion

The OUTPOST

Whatchu’ gonna do about it?

By the time you read this missive the documentation of – what I’ve been calling – “Deergate” will most likely be part of the public record. More...

Disconnected

By Ralph Bowersox Clarion

From the 1960s through the 1980s, we transported three bus loads of women from the New Bethlehem area to Punxsutawney to work at the Rola plant where they made radio speakers for automobiles. More...

Write your representatives

CLARION - Addresses for state and federal officials serving Clarion County or surrounding areas include: State Reps More...

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Church

Clergy MEDITATION

Interpreting the times
By the Rev. Ronald Swanson

He said to the crowd, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. (Verse 55) And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. More...

Upcoming church events

Editor’s Note: Items for inclusion in the Church section of the CLARION NEWS are a paid service. More...

Keystone area churches launch ‘MOPS’ support group

KNOX –– Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox and Salem Lutheran Church in Lamartine are organizing a Mothers of Preschoolers International group to meet twice a month beginning Sept. 10. More...

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State senate considers bill to eliminate townships and boroughs

By Tom DiStefano CLARION NEWS Writer

HARRISBURG Thousands of bills are introduced every legislative session, but Senate Bill 1357 has local municipal officials, and statewide municipal organizations concerned since it could force them to merge with others or even disappear entirely. More...

Clarion plans parks and recreation public meeting

CLARION – The public is invited to attend a public meeting for the Clarion Regional Parks and Recreation Plan from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Clarion Main Street Center, 516 Main Street, Clarion. More...

United Way of Clarion sets ‘Run for a Hero’ race

CLARION – The United Way of Clarion County is joining hands with the U.S. Army for an upcoming event: a 5K Race/10K Challenge with the theme of “Run For a Hero.” The event is set for Saturday, Sept. More...

News

Senate candidate Toomey brings campaign to Clarion

By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor

CLARION Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Pat Toomey said last week he believes he will win in Clarion County and in Pennsylvania as a whole, but added, “We need to win big. More...

County recycling day

SHIPPENVILLE – Clarion County recycling day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Clarion County Park in Shippenville. More...

Annual ‘FoodStock’ begins

CLARION – September is “FoodStock” month in Clarion county. The 12th annual food collection event will begin Sept. 1 and will continue through Sept. 30, with collection sites located throughout the county. More...

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FYI

FYI

SNUGGLER’S STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m., Knox Public Library, Knox. For children ages 1- 2 years to interact and play with books, toys, make crafts and more. Information: 797-1054. More...

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Living

The Naturalist’s Notebook

The Virginia creeper, an unsung hero of fall foliage
By Ernest Aharrah

The poet spoke of the red leaves of woodbine on old stone walls as part of the appeal of October. Woodbine, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is often called Virginia creeper. By any name it is an attractive plant when autumn approaches. More...

Rhoades celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary

CLARION Dan and Steph Rhoades of 2210 Kemmer Road, Clarion, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, September 7, 2010. More...

PAWS hosts ‘chili cook-off’

SHIPPENVILLE –Bring generations together to see the old cars, street rods, modified cars and motorcycles in addition to the opportunity to sample lip smackin’ chili prepared by the chili cook-off teams. More...

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Obituaries

William G. Rice

Former Clarion area resident

DUNMORE – William G. Rice, 48, of Lakeville, formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, in Dunmore. Born September 26, 1961, in Brookville, he was the son of Gordon J. Rice Jr. and Dorothy Reinsel Rice of Clarion. Mr. More...

Recent Deaths

Fern E. Adams PUNXSUTAWNEY – Fern Eileen Adams, 85, of Fairmount City, died Monday, August 30, 2010, in Punxsutawney. Wayne J. More...

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