Looking at the impact of the Clarion University Workforce Plan.

Clarion Caregiver Support Group

What does a news director at Clarion Broadcasting do?

Supervisor Randy Vosburg's view of Paint Township

Panning for gold

Area gold panner Tim Schreckengost tals to Ron Wilshire about panning for gold in the streams of Clarion County area and at many locations throughout the United States.

Ed Powers, a Clarion University Theater professor, explains the digital printer he built to help his students.

Gus tells all

Gus, the second most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, visits Clarion Connection again to talk about his life after his firing from the Pennsylvania Lottery and his thoughts about learning an English accent for the potential new managers from the UK.  Gus tells all in this interview.

Building projects outlined

Clarion University has  some large building projects scheduled for the next five years, including replacement student suite housing along Main Street and major renovations for Tippin Natatorium.

Cancer Center developments announced

Clarion Connection looks at news and developments from the Clarion Hospital Cancer Center.

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.