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Smail’s three-run blast propels the Bobcats

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Kenn Staub

IRWIN -- Derek Smail smacked a three-run, opposite field homer in the top of the fifth inning to propel the Clarion Bobcats to a 3-2 victory over the WPIAL champion Serra Catholic Eagles in a first-round PIAA 1A playoff game contested at Norwin High School in North Huntingdon on Monday (June 2). Smail’s home run served as redemption for the big righty, who just the half inning prior had issued two consecutive four-pitch, bases loaded walks, handing Serra Catholic a 2-0 lead.
Lego my creation

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

KNOXElementary students got a fun little challenge last month when they were charged with the task of creating animals out of Lego blocks as part of Remake Learning Days in Clarion County. “The kids were challenged with building an animal this year, either a 3D or 2D animal of their choice,” said. “We gave them a base plate and some Legos and see what they create,” said Ryan Smith, the Elementary Technology Integration teacher at Keystone.
Looking back in time

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

The Clarion DemocratJune 6, 1929William Sansom, Editor- A jury found Earl Winkler not guilty of charges including felonious assault and shooting with intent to kill. The jury evidently believed the charges not proven so they punished both parties by directing that each pay a part of the costs.
Foxburg park plans questioned by council

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Ryan Pugh

FOXBURG -- The proposed Fox-Hunt Community Park that will be situated between the Foxburg Bridge, Railroad Street and the Allegheny River in Foxburg is still in the planning stages which should come as good news after Foxburg Borough Council members pointed outs some flaws regarding the park’s design at the council’s regular meeting May 12.
Brookville Civil War vet to be honored

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

BROOKVILLE -- On Saturday June 14 a Civil War veteran will be remembered for his service but his longevity. William H. Gray of Brookville served in Company I of the 105th Pennsylvania “Wildcat” Regiment. He died on Dec. 31, 1939, the last veteran of that war in Jefferson County. He was 98 years old. Both Gray’s military service and his long life will be honored by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War at the 2 p.m. service.
C-L Ag Day was a bloomin’ good time

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

CLARION TWP. -- Spring was literally busting out all over on Saturday, May 17 but especially in the newly revamped greenhouse on the campus of Clarion-Limestone High School. C-L’s inaugural Ag Day was held on the inaugural Garden Club Day May 17. The Wildflower Garden Club members plant and maintain the gardens at the Sawmill Center for the Arts and other venues in the area.
Commissioners secure loan in hopes of finishing courthouse renovation

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

CLARION -- The Clarion County Commissioners took a major step toward the completion of the county courthouse renovations at their regular meeting May 27. The board unanimously approved the establishment of a $3.5 million line of credit through the Farmer’s National Bank of Canfield Ohio. The loan has a two-year term. Commissioner Braxton White said the credit was for courthouse construction only. Commissioner Ted Tharan said the 5.81 percent rate on the line of credit would save the county money.
Clarion Area board passes preliminary budget

3 weeks ago | theclarionnews.com | Ryan Pugh

CLARION -- The Clarion Area School Board unanimously passed the district’s preliminary operating budget for the 2025-26 school year at its regular meeting May 13. However, during the discussion of the budget at the board’s work session May 6, board member Theron Miles questioned board secretary Jill Spence about the district’s financial health going forward.
A three-hour tour…or something like that

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Ryan Pugh

I can honestly say, if there is one thing I have an affinity for it is mass media entertainment and part of my mass media love is movies. However, I am not one of those cinephiles who looks down on people who like movies that aren’t critically acclaimed. Like if your favorite movie is something the critics trashed like the movie “Celtic Pride”, I’m not going to hold it against you. There is a writer Chuck Klosterman who derides those who like things that are popular in the mainstream.
Looking back in time

1 month ago | theclarionnews.com | Randy Bartley

The Clarion DemocratMay 29, 1929William Sansom, Editor- During Court this week the list of constables was called. They reported on the conditions of the roads. The constable of Licking Township was called to the stand and questioned on several matters including the lack of guardrails in certain places. It may be said that while country roads are rather hard to keep in condition in a rainy season and there is a general that the roads are not gone over as frequently as they might be.