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.

Click to listen to Joe Sestak Clarion Connection Podcast

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.

Student judiciary and mediation services at Clarion University

Matt Shaffer, coordinator of Clarion University judiciary and medication
services, talks about the student judicial system. Also, in light of the
recent Arizona shooting, Matt looks at Clarion's efforts to keep track of
students that may exhibit at risk behaviors.

Heroin: Impact on Clarion County

DA Mark Aaron, Sheriff Rex Munsee, and CNET's Bill Peck talk with Ron Wilshire about the growth of heroin use in Clarion County and the impact of the drug on people and the community. At $15 to $25, the initial price may be cheap, but the highly addictive drug leaves a crushing cost and damage in its path.