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INDIANA, Pa. - PennDOT is announcing a ramp closure as part of the Clarion River Bridge Preservation Project on Interstate 80 in Paint and Monroe Townships, Clarion County.

HARRISBURG The Broadband Communications Association of Pennsylvania (BCAP) congratulated four of its system members for winning competitive grants through the PA Broadband Development Authority's Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to help build broadband infrastructure in unserved areas across the …

CLARION -- Dr. Jeffrey A. Kottler, one of the foremost authorities and prolific writers in the fields of counseling, psychology, advocacy and education, will visit PennWest Clarion April 23 and 24 as part of the historic Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series.

HARTLEY TWP. -- To improve public lands, Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2024-25 budget builds on the success of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps with a $5 million investment in a regional effort to diversify and strengthen conservation career and workforce pathways for young people.

UNIVERSITY PARK - Advanced cattle feeders and consulting nutritionists who would like to learn more about feeding beef cattle may want to attend the Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition course, hosted by Penn State Extension.

UNIVERSITY PARK - Advanced cattle feeders and consulting nutritionists who would like to learn more about feeding beef cattle may want to attend the Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition course, hosted by Penn State Extension.

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that permits for the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, formerly called the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, are now available for purchase.

INDIANA, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view plans regarding a bridge replacement of the bridge carrying Route 68 over Little Licking Creek in Sligo Borough, Clarion County.

ERIE -- Pastors and leaders from parishes in Erie County met with the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of Erie, April 11 as he unveiled a new configuration of Catholic parishes for the county. Parishioners in the area have been awaiting the announcement since a preliminary plan was put …

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PETERSBURG -- Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner recently facilitated an Outdoor Business Roundtable at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center to highlight state resources to build outdoor recreation in the Commonwealth.

CLARION--The Clarion County Republican Committee will be holding their annual spring breakfast on Friday, April 26, at Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion. The event will begin at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 and reservations can be made via email with Cindy Curran: cincurran@

CLARION -- The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is excited to announce the 12th "Clarion Cheers and Beers Walk," to be held on Friday, May 3.

SELINSGROVE -- Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited ski and snowboard manufacturer Gilson Snow in Snyder County to launch the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance.

CLARION - Mechanistic Brewing Co., a leading craft brewery in Clarion, has announced its fifth-anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 4, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today unveiled PSP Tips, a new way for the public to share information related to active investigations, cold-cases, the apprehension of wanted persons, or locating missing persons.

WEEDVILLE -- The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the newest version of their wildly popular Adventure Guide has arrived. The 2024 issue is 88 pages of interesting articles, colorful photos, with listings for lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, hiking and w…

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - Sgt. Nicholas Schill, a Clarion native, is slated to compete in the 17th Best Sapper Competition, to be held April 19 through 22 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Schill is part of a two-person team representing the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Vicenza, Italy, sche…

CLARION The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) invites experienced Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) to submit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessments grant.

MECHANICSBURG The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is hosting a job fair April 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. at SCI Forest located at 153 Woodland Dr., Marienville.

CLARION– The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) invites experienced Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) to submit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessments grant.

HARRISBURG -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook urged Pennsylvanians be mindful of high woodland fire danger as seasonal wildfire risk increases.

CANNONSBURG- Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc., a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) to approve revised rates for further upgrading and replacing portions of the company's underground natural gas distribution pipe…

CLARION - The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) invites experienced Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) to submit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessments grant.

BROOKVILLE -- The Brookville Laurel Festival is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser, "Montana Marie Gets Gunned Down at Three" on May 11 at the Heritage House in Brookville. Dinner is served at 6 p.m.

While many of us own land, it is unlikely that we were ever taught in school how to manage and protect our land investments. Many landowners learn the hard way by discovering issues after they have taken ownership of land. Land disputes, if not settled amicably, can be very costly. The cost …

BROOKVILLE -Relive the ‘90s and join the Brookville Civic Club's Vintage Prom on Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Pinecrest Country Club, 29 West Pinecrest Lane, Brookville.

PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting recreation opportunities at select reservoirs in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania for the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse.

BROOKVILLE--Earle Sandt, an early aviation pioneer from Brookville, Pa., was once called "America's Greatest Birdman." In the early 20th century, Sandt captivated the public with his flying skills, piloting his Curtiss biplane to perform daring flights that included setting numerous altitude…

BUTLER -- Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military at home or abroad are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This means that all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afgh…

CLARION - Mechanistic Brewing Co. has announced it will host a special St. Patrick's Day celebration on Friday, March 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

HARRISBURG -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that $444,364 has been awarded to 12 projects aimed at protecting Pennsylvania's native biodiversity.

CLARION -- The Clarion Chamber of Business and Industry will host its second annual Women in Business Expo from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday (March 7) at the Haskell House in Clarion.

CLARION - Clarion Hospital, part of Independence Health System (IHS), was recognized by the Hospital and Health system Association of Pa. (HAP) for implementing a care coordination program to address the needs of patients experiencing chronic health conditions, such as COPD, pneumonia, conge…

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CLARION -- Independence Health System now provides pulmonary rehabilitation among its offerings at the Health & Wellness Center, 330 North Point Drive in Clarion. The new program is part of the on-site outpatient services offered by the health system, which includes cardiovascular servic…

CLARION -- The Piney RailRiders (PRR) is working on developing 24 miles of abandoned rail corridor between the Clarion River trestle and Brookville for the purpose of opening a public ATV and snowmobile trail.

HARRISBURG -- Acting Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen announced the Shapiro Administration has launched a $1 million tuition assistance program to help recruit and retain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals.

HARRISBURG -- The Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2024 River of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (…

HARRISBURG -- The Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state's 2024 River of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (…

HARRISBURG The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced its most recent cadet selection cycle yielded 1,830 applicants eligible for the state trooper exam, another substantive increase in applications nearly six months after Governor Shapiro waived the college credit requirement for applica…

BROOKVILLE -- For more than a century--105 years long and still going strong the Bowdish train display has been in operation so come celebrate this milestone with the Bowdish Crew on Saturday, Feb. 24.

BROOKVILLE --Only a very few special places still exist in Pennsylvania where evidence of prehistoric activities can be found as part of the undisturbed natural landscape in the form of engravings on stone known as petroglyphs These inscribed images include depictions of humans, animals, myt…

CLARION- WoodFest 2024 is thrilled to announce the opening of vendor applications for its highly anticipated event, taking place from March 22 to March 24 in Clarion. The festival features both an indoor marketplace at the Clarion Mall and an outdoor marketplace at the Clarion County Park, e…

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CLARION -- IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers will provide free basic income tax preparation to qualified individuals who make $60,000 or less.

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a budget for 2024-25 that, if passed, would transform Pennsylvania's public education system and deliver life-changing opportunities to the children of the commonwealth, particularly those in low-wealth communities. Teach Plus applauds…

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced it will operate an ATV Regional Trail Connector through the 2025 riding season, following the conclusion of the ATV Regional Trail Connector in 2023.

HARRISBURG In preparation for the April 23 Primary Election, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt launched the Shapiro Administration's 2024 Primary Election voter education initiative.

JAMESTOWN -- The year 2023 was one of tremendous investment in the future of Walberg Family Pharmacies. Local economies were positively impacted with the renovation of an unused building in Greenville. In addition, new faces were added bringing the company total to 172 on a mission to serve.

HARRISBURG-The Basic Education Funding Commission, charged with reforming Pennsylvania's school funding system in light of a recent Commonwealth Court ruling, released its final report, recommending major new investments in state funding for education to address the inadequacy and inequity t…

CLARION--The Clarion County Republican Committee will be holding their annual Pizza, Politics & Petitions event on Thursday, Feb. 1, at Clarion Oaks Golf Club from 6 to 8 p.m.

CLARION -- The Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement has removed the discount for pets that are “spayed or neutered” for all regular and lifetime dog licenses effective Feb. 1, 2024.

CLARION -- Pat Ritchie is announcing her candidacy for the 2024 State House District 63 seat, recently vacated by Donna Oberlander.

CLARION -- The Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement has removed the discount for pets that are "spayed or neutered" for all regular and lifetime dog licenses effective Feb. 1, 2024.

BETHLEHEM - Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to the Litzenberger House, a senior apartment complex in Bethlehem, Northampton County, to announce that hundreds of thousands of older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities are now eligible to apply for a rebate up to $1,000 through the Prope…