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“The last thing I will do, to my dying day, is the kiddie pond”

Volunteer hopes to keep 'kiddie fishing' program going By Tom DiStefano, Clarion News Writer COOKSBURG - The fellows who started the project have all passed on, and now Mary Ann Farrell-Lavery works each year ... via The Clarion News Online

“We have exhausted the readiness of our military and if we have an (military) emergency, I don't know what we can do.”

Vowing that his wife is not about to quit the race for president, former President Bill Clinton fired off the reasons she should win Pennsylvania and eventually the nation's highest job in a vigorous hour-long ... via The Derrick

“This is an annual event along with "Kids Come to College”

Thirty-three kindergarten through second grade students from Clarion Area and Immaculate Conception schools in Clarion were college students for a night during Clarion University's Spring 2008 "Kids Night." "We ... via GantDaily.com

Keystone considers 'thrown desk' grievance By Greg V. Renninger, Clarion News Writer KNOX - "No one would want something entered into their personnel file that isn't true," Steve Wilson of the Pennsylvania ... via The Clarion News Online

“We should be going up to ANWR (the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) and drilling there.”

State College businessman Matt Shaner was the first of nine Republicans to start running for Congress after U.S. Rep. via Centre Daily Times

Former president Bill Clinton will be stumping in western Pennsylvania for his wife, Sen. via The York Daily Record

“We're looking for long-term solutions”

There was only one item on the agenda of the special meeting, but that item had sparked enough concern that the Clarion-Limestone High School Auditorium was nearly full of students and parents who'd heard of a ... via The Clarion News Online

“The subject was both verbally and physically combative”

An open microphone night at the newly-opened Toby Hill Bar & Grill in Clarion Borough was interrupted late March 28 when police used a taser device to subdue an unruly patron. via The Clarion News Online

The proposed treatment plant will provide public sewage treatment for residents of the Wentlings Corners area. via The Clarion News Online

“It is important to work with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to create a window for immigrants to register for citizenship”

A lawyer turned pastor turned potential Congressmen is a unique career path that republican candidate Keith Richardson of Clarion, hopes to fulfill in his bid for the 5th Congressional District seat. via The Daily Press

“I think we need more information in the complaint”

A district judge dismissed 593 charges of animal cruelty against a woman accused of keeping hundreds of cats, some dead and dying, at an animal sanctuary, saying Thursday prosecutors failed to provide detailed ... via Philly.com

“I am recommending a residence hall room increase of 3.75 percent for 2008-09”

Clarion University Trustees recently approved new room and board fees, effective with the 2008 Summer I Session. via GantDaily.com

Clarion University trustees have approved an increase in room and board fees to take effect for the summer session. via The York Daily Record

“I was surprised by the number of entries”

Towns like Knox, looking to revitalize their downtown, will be receiving some help in the form of a new job position with the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in the near ... via The Clarion News Online

“He is highly respected, not just in Clarion County, but across northwestern Pennsylvania, where his hard work and achievements are well-known.”

Pennsylvania State Rep. Fred McIlhattan has endorsed John Stroup, candidate for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District in Congress. via GantDaily.com

Several area schools are headed to the state level Science Olympiad competition following a regional event held at Clarion University. via The Derrick

“The discipline must justify the disruption”

With school districts constantly scrambling to keep up with changes in the law affecting schools' abilities to police students and staff, about 25 area school administrators and board members attended a recent ... via The Clarion News Online

“Even 200 cats is a lot to try to get out to new homes. They are dealing with twice that number”

Former humane society housing cats from Pittsburgh raid By Greg V. Renninger, Clarion News Writer SHIPPENVILLE - Four hundred and six cats will be cramming into the former Clarion County Humane Society building ... via The Clarion News Online

“That's what's happening in the educational system today”

Alternative energy solutions such as biodiesel served as the basis for a teachers workshop this week at Clarion-Limestone School District, where the maintenance department has been putting the product to use ... via The Derrick

“That's why they fight these citations”

A Pennsylvania Game Commission officer who has been accused of being too aggressive in law enforcement is again making news after being the subject of a Pittsburgh television station's investigation. via The Derrick