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Down to Earth Garden Club to meet
DuBOIS — The Down to Earth Garden Club will be meeting Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Drive, DuBois. There are several proposals to be discussed. For more information, please call 814-371-8672 or 814-375-9528, email downtoearthgardenclub@hotmail.com or contact the group through Facebook or the garden club webpage at www.downtoearthgardenclub.org.
DAHS Class of 1955 to meet on Sept. 28
DuBOIS — The DuBois Area High School Class of 1955 will meet for a luncheon at Hoss's Restaurant in DuBois on Sept. 28 at noon. For more information, please call Honey Mae Ball at 814-371-6287 or Barbara Johnson at 814-371-4563.
Manor Township to apply for grant to upgrade furnace, air conditioner
Thanks to a new program from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Manor Township might be upgrading its municipal building’s furnace and air conditioning system. The township’s board of supervisors, at its Aug. 16 meeting, approved a motion to apply for a DEP grant, to which they could receive up to $50,000 for energy efficiency improvements like purchasing a new furnace and air conditioner.
DuBois man who broke into home and stole firearms sentenced to state prison
CLEARFIELD — Judge Paul Cherry sentenced Rhett Donavan Eisman, 32, of DuBois, who stole firearms from a Sandy Township home, to prison Monday at Clearfield County Colloquy Court. First Assistant District Attorney F. Cortez “Chip” Bell III said Eisman pleaded guilty to burglary — felony of the first degree...
Center participation meeting to be held at Brockwayville Depot
BROCKWAY — There will be an open "Center Participation Meeting" Tuesday Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., following breakfast, at the Brockwayville Depot. This meeting is regarding cutting back days that the Depot is open, due to lack of funding. Input is valuable, according to a spokesperson.
MARION CENTER BOARD TO CONSIDER SEEKING COST PROPOSALS FOR PROJECTS
The Marion Center School Board meets tonight to finalize things before the start of the school year. Along with motions for bus stops, the district volunteer list, and an adjustment to the contract with Smith Bus Company for fuel, the board will look to authorize architectural firm HHSDR to seek cost proposals for survey updates and soil testing related to the retaining wall, elevator and sidewalk projects. The board will also consider the replacement of a hot water tank at W.A. McCreery.
Charges Against Local Man Accused of Resisting Arrest Waived for Court
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – The case against a local man accused of resisting arrest recently moved forward in court. Court records show that during a preliminary hearing on August 13, the following charges against 32-year-old Collin David Polka, of Templeton, were waived for court:. Flight to Avoid Apprehension...
Bobcat Golfers Finish Eighth In 2024 Grape Picker Invitational, Kameron Kerle Ties For Second Place
Photos Courtesy of Clarion Area coach Jackie Kerle – Above Clarion team members (L-R) Wyatt Watterson, Gabe Anderson, Kameron Kerle, Lucas Mitrosky and Parker Miller. The Clarion Area Bobcat golf team participated in the 2024 Grape Picker Invitational, held at Lake View County Club, in North East on Thursday, August 15th, finishing in eighth place.
MARION CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SEEKING COSTS FOR CAMPUS PROJECTS
With classes starting on Thursday, the Marion Center school board approved several motions connected with the upcoming school year at their meeting last night. The board approved HHSDR Architects out of Pittsburgh to seek cost proposals for survey updates and soil testing for the sidewalk, retaining wall and elevator at the W.A. McCreery/high school complex. Superintendent Clint Weimer said the sidewalk and retaining wall are the biggest areas of concern.
Oil City Woman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Man During Argument in Cranberry Township
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to assaulting a man during an argument in Cranberry Township. Court records indicate that during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, August 14, in front of District Judge Patrick Lowrey, 41-year-old Kristi Lynne Couch, of Oil City, pleaded guilty to the following charge:
PennWest Clarion Students Heading to Work at the Democratic National Convention
As the Democratic National Convention gets set to kick off, Dr. Kevan Yenerall will be bringing some of his students to work at the convention. In July, Yenerall brought a group of students to the Republican National Convention to work and upon returning the students always tell their professor how grateful they are for the opportunity.
Thad Turner Selected to Brookville Area High School 2024 Hall of Fame
BROOKVILLE, Pa. — Brookville native Thad Turner, a 1981 BAHS alumnus, has been selected as the lone representative to the 2024 Class of the Brookville Area High School Hall of Fame. His selection was made at Monday’s annual meeting of the BAHS Review and Selection Committee, according to John...
2024 KSAC BOYS GOLF: Season Preview
Over the next six weeks, the nine KSAC teams will play another eight Megamatches, with the conference season scheduled to conclude for the first time with an 18-hole tournament. That tournament is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, September 24 at Clarion Oaks Golf Course. (Article by Kenn Staub) Of...
Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp
Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp, 80, of Clarion, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 16, 2024, in the comfort of her own home. She was born on February 7, 1944, in Lisbon, OH, the daughter of the late Paul S. and Mary A. Kelly Rankin. Patty was a 1962...
Calvin W. Fike
Calvin W. Fike, age 60 of Punxsutawney, PA died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the home of his mother. Born on July 26, 1964, in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Ronald Fike and Marlene J. (Henry) Fike. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives. Calvin...
Brooks Estate — Deer Creek Winery to Host Live Entertainment Tonight by Chad Goldbach
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Chad Goldbach will be providing live music at Brooks Estate — Deer Creek Winery on Saturday, August 17. The performance will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Deer Creek Winery is located at 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville, PA 16254. For more information,...
Recent Deaths 08/17/24
Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp, 80, of Clarion, passed away Friday morning, August 16, 2024. Robert “Bob” Fritz, 90, of Oil City, passed away on August 15, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this day’s electronic edition here. Electronic Edition subscribers to The Derrick may access obituaries once logged in to TheDerrick.com. If you forget your password, call (814) 676-7444.
Wenner Once Again Leads Cranberry to KSAC Girls Golf Victory
CLARION, Pa. – Cranberry edged Keystone and Moniteau to win the KSAC Girls Match at Clarion Oaks on Friday, Aug. 16. Darien Wenner earned medalist honors to lead the Berries shooting a 49 which was two shots ahead of teammate Mallory McMasters. Keystone’s Ashlee Albright finished third shooting a...
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