Clarion University prepares musical Edges

Clarion University Professor Mel Michel talks with Clarion Connection host Ron Wilshire about Clarion's latest production, Edges, and the work required to put on a college theater production.

Lt. Gov. Cawley pushes economic development

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley talkes with host Ron Wilshire and his visit to Clarion County.  He is visiting Clarion Farms and the Piney Dam Power Plant and Marcelus Frack Water Treatment Plan. He also talks about economic development and answers a question about Ed Rendell Speed limits when traveling through Pennsylvania.

Clarion County YMCA surveying needs

Gene Sobolewski,president of the Clarion County YMCA Board, and Jesse Kelley, Y Director, talk about a needs assessment now underway to help in planning of a possible new Y.

Jack Giering Trio off on a Cosmic Rumpus

Jack Giering talks about his latest CD release, Cosmic Rumpus by the Jack Giering Trio.  Jack always has plenty of stories and he talks about his partners, John Sferra and Phil Keaggy, and some of the stories behind the songs.  Samples of the songs are also included.

Clarion native reports on Venezuela

Clarion Native Nathan Crooks is a reporter for an international news service in Caracas, Venezuela, talks about the country he covers and its oil industry and its president, Hugo Chavez.  In a country where there is nearly a 30 percent inflation rate and all of the major industries run by the government his assignment is a challenging one.  Learn about the road that took him from Clarion to Caracas.

Energy Program of Northwest Planning Commission

Who wants to save money on energy costs? Bill Rupert, manager of the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission's Energy Program, talks about a program that helps businesses and organizations reduce their energy costs.

The Pennsylvania Energy Partnership (PEP) provides expert advice and technical assistance to clients as they work towards energy efficiency. Clients will see an energy cost savings by participating in this program. These services are provided by the Local Development Districts at no cost to the client.

When the Terrible Fan Met Rocky Bleier

Heinz History Center coming to Rimersburg

Coin Collecting Stories

Bob Wareham, coin collector extraordinaire from Knox, talks with Ron Wilshire about his long-time hobby. Hear about how he first earned money for his collection as a child washing monkeys at a visiting circus, the origination of the phrase "don't josh me" started with coins, and many more tidbits.

Artfunkle offers relaxed atmosphere for the Arts

Artfunkle owner John Miller talks about the artwork, used books, used vinyl record albums, and other activities at his Main Street store in Clarion.  The store's business plan is almost an anti-business, but Miller is having fun at what he does and is an important part of the arts community.

She came in through the bathroom window

Retired nurse Rosemary Nachtwey talks about her days as a registered nurse with the Clarion Area Agency on Aging and how she met the needs of her patients, including going in through a bathroom window.  The Area Agency on Aging is facing a cut of over $200,000 funding it its waiver program that allows qualified seniors to stay in their homes as opposed to going into a nursing home.  The cuts impact a potion of the waiver services, including the elimination of registered nurses for supervision of the patients.

Clarion Free Library will offer digital books

Clarion Free Library offers many services, but they will soon be offering digital downloads that will allow you to log on and borrow a book for your iPad, Nook, or other device.

 

Announcements about Vacation Bible School were not allowed to be distributed by students to their classmates at the Keystone School District. Parent Jody Shawley questions the school administration on the change in policy.                                  

  

Clarion County Industrial Development Corporation

Jamie Lafever, executive director, and Bill Henry, president of the Clarion County Industrial Development Corporation talk about their work in recruiting new businesses and retaining new ones in this episode. They are asked about rumors of openings and closings, but a lot of their work is confidential.                                            

  

Clarion Y is ready for Summer

Clarion Y Manager Jesse Kelley explains the many programs available at the Clarion Y that will also help you get reads for summer.


 

Discussion with Clarion Borough Council member Jamie Simpson about plans to reopen the Clarion Pool this year.

Provost looks at planning efforts and meeting community needs

Living in London: Health Care and Education

Host Ron Wilshire talks with daughter Hilarie Donnelly about her family living in London for the past year and a half, looking at health care and education in the U.K.

Fighting cancer close to home

Local cancer survivor Pam Zahoran talks about her experiences and the care she received closed to home.

Encyclopedias, Rotary Auction, swimming pool, and other random news

Ron talks with Scuba Steve about news in the world and the Clarion area.

Gus now unemployed

We talk with Gus, the second most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, after he lost his job with the Pennsylvania Lottery. We see what is going on in life now and his future plans. And then there is that cousin Phil.

Clarion Connection: Gus the Groundhog

Clarion Connection: Gus the Groundhog

Living with Marcellus Shale

"Living with Marcellus Shale" is the topic of this week's radio show. The League of Women Voters will hold a public meeting on the issue Tuesday, March, 6, at 7 p.m.in the Clarion University Chapel. Lee Stewart of Stewart Labs, Geographer Joe Occhpinti and Jane Shautz of the LWV are interviewed in the show.

Suboxone in Clarion County

Suboxone doctors and a clinic in Clarion County are attracting patients to seek the drug as a replacement for methadone when trying to withdraw from heroin or other opiate addition. Dr. Thomas Radecki talks about his practice and the use of suboxone in treatment.

Proposed State Budget and Clarion University

Clarion University APSCUF Chapter President Jamie Phillips talks about the Governor’s proposed budget cut of 20 percent for schools like Clarion University and Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education.

Save the Clarion Pool

Carol Lapinto, vice president of Clarion Borough Council, and Dan Clarion, a member of the Save the Pool Group, talk about efforts to open the Clarion Pool for the 2012 season.  (Listen to the program below.)

Frack water treatment at Piney Power Plant?

Clarion Connection radio program looks at the Piney Power Plant and the proposed Frack water treatment plan in Piney Township. Neighbors Byron Collier and Amy Kaltenbach express the concerns of increased heavy traffic along a narrow road in front of the their homes. Kendall Reed, manager of the Piney Creek power plant, and Matthew J. Bruff, Chief Development Officer and General Counsel of Altela joined the second half of the show to talk about the project.

A touch of lavender and concussions

Chris Gemmell talks about the Lavender Green Farm in Knox, one of the oldest commercial lavender farms in the nation and his work with GlidePath Consulting, including the NFL and concussions.
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I Love Angels

Jack Geiring, area musician and raconteur, joins Clarion Connection, tells the background for two of his newer songs and talks a little about his other projects.  Jack joined with Phil Keaggy & John Sferra to record "Inter-Dimensional Traveler”, an album that made it to #4 on Reverbnation’s Nashville Chart in November.Upload MP3s using free MP3 hosting from Tindeck.

McRail: Clarion County based railroad insurance $7 million business

Bob McCarthy, owner of McRail, talks about his unique business. The company is the top insurer of short line and tourist line railroads in the Mid Atlantic United States.



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Clarion Borough reorganizes, loses Mayor, two council members, and solicitor

Excerpt from the Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2011, Clarion Borough Council Meeting.

Clarion County Y helps bring in the New Year: Jesse Kelley

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