Safe Teenage Driver Competition

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Jefferson and Clarion Counties have established a Safe Teen Driving Competition Program and will hold this year’s event on April 14.  Jefferson County Sheriff Carl Gotwald and Clarion County Sheriff Rex Munsee talk about the program and what it offers, including a $1,000 scholarship for the winner.

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Mindy Gatesman: Clarion County Senior Wellness Council

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Mindy Gatesman, chair of the Clarion County Senior Wellness Council, says that one of the keys in promoting wellness is changing the way you do things.  In this episode of Clarion Connection Mindy explains some of the background in the creation of the Wellness Council and how people can promote their own health.

The mission of the Senior Wellness Council is to provide educational, social, health and spiritual experiences for the aging population of Clarion County and neighboring communities.

Checks may be made payable to the Senior Wellness Council and mailed c/o the Clarion Hospital Foundation, One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214. If you wish to discuss becoming involved with the Council, please call Melinda Gatesman at (814) 745-2031 or email mgatesman@extendicare.com.  Listen to radio program.

Joe Sestak Marches On

Joe Sestak from an earlier visit to Clarion.

Joe Sestak is the moderator for tonight’s forum at Clarion University concerning Marcellus Shale and joined Clarion Connection to talk with Ron Wilshire about the forum, civility, and his work after the November election.  Show is a great focus on western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, and the nation.

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Dana Troese: Daddy's a window on Main Street

Dana Troese joins Clarion Connection to talk about business along Main Street, including his restaurant, Daddy’s.  Like most of the businesses along Main Street, Daddy’s is a good place to pick up on what people are talking about these days.  Some of his food brings back memories of previous Clarion fare from Emerson’s or Eddy Dogs.  Marcellus Shale was even part of the discussion.  Listen to the podcast here.

Clarion wusses and bleacher butt?

Clarion University President Karen Whitney is asked if she is turning Clarion into a bunch of wusses and her hopes to eliminate bleacher butt in a "new" Tippin Gymnasium.

Clarion University President's 500 Day Plan

Clarion University President Karen Whitney talks about her 500 day plan and its priorities.

Hartwell Road: A journey through hunting, writing, painting and photography.

Reg Darling--writer, painter, photographer, and hunter--talks to Ron Wilshire about his book "Hartwell Road" and other works and projects.  He also looks back at his days as a student at Clarion University.