ANNIVERSARY: Meagher/50 years

RECOGNIZED — Edward Jones Financial advisor Jon Williams, of Clarion, was named to the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research, ranking No. 34 in Pennsylvania. The list is composed of 1,000 financial advisors nationwide, all under age 40 with at le…

Beaver Township Schools

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that changes to regulations in Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act took effect Friday.

Aug. 7, 2000

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has scheduled line painting for next week in Forest County, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., weather permitting, which is expected to take place on various roadways.

The Franklin Area School District (FASD) is updating its cyberschool for the 2022-23 school year. This year, the program will offer live classes.

Wesley Grange will host an open house at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the grange hall, located at 601 Old Route 8, Harrisville.

Aug. 5, 2000

The Redbank Valley Historical Society will host a presentation of one-room and two-room schoolhouses of the past at their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the History Center at the corner of Broad and Lafayette Streets in New Bethlehem.

The Valley Grove School District will hold registration for students who need to enroll for the 2022-23 school year Monday, Aug. 15, to Thursday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 22, and Tuesday, Aug. 23.

The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department announced the launch of a new internship program that provides training and certification, as well as most associated costs.

The Oil City Redevelopment Authority welcomed a new member and appointed a new vice chairwoman during its meeting on Wednesday.

Aug. 4, 2000

APPOINTED — Dr. Stephanie Fiely, who has served in many administrative roles at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville for more than 20 years, has been appointed executive director of Pitt-Titusville’s Education and Training Hub. Fiely served as the hub’s assistant executive director sin…

Tri-City Duplicate Bridge

Shoup, Blair

Community Action, Inc. is asking residents of Clarion and Jefferson counties to complete a short Community Needs Assessment Survey regarding critical issues confronting these communities.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the entire region for the second consecutive week reported increases in the average number of daily COVID-19 cases during the latest seven-day reporting period.

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are accepting applications for Venango and Clarion counties’ next virtual basic training to become a Master Gardener.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The new rates will take effect across the toll-highway system on Jan. 8.

Aug. 3, 2000

A $1.4 million resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on the entire length of Buxton Road in Venango County is scheduled to start later this month.

A community discussion about how Clarion residents can work on becoming a more welcoming community is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Clarion Main Street Center.

Oil City Class of 1963

Vogus

Aug. 2, 2000

St. Joseph Class of 1955

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