Author Archive: Ron Wilshire
‘GT’ Thompson: Return to Farming Roots Could Spur Population Growth
KNOX, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Venango Forest County Farm Bureau quickly satisfied its mission to be an active and unified voice of the Clarion Venango Forest County Farms on Friday morning at a legislative breakfast at the Big Country Restaurant in Knox.
Business Is Hopping in Knox With Plans to Open American Rabbit Breeders Association Headquarters and Museum
KNOX, Pa.(EYT) – Business is hopping in Knox this week after the announcement that the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) have plans to locate its Headquarters and International Museum at the Countryside Crafts building site.
Blue Collar Tavern on Defying Wolf’s Order: ‘We Cannot Survive on Carry-Out Alone’
EMLENTON, Pa. (EYT) – The Blue Collar Tavern is part of a growing resistance to the latest mitigation order from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Owner Betty Davidson-Caudill says the Emlenton tavern has no plans to back down.
Pennsylvania: ‘Red is Becoming Redder and Blue is Becoming Bluer’ -Kevan Yenerall
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Joe Biden’s apparent win in Pennsylvania for President of the United States was the result of the influx of more voters than in 2016 and change in allegiances in the suburbs, according to Dr. Kevan Yenerall, a political science professor at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (pictured above).
Clarion County Closes Buildings to the Public as Number of COVID-19 Cases Increase
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – All Clarion County buildings are now closed to the public and will only be available by appointment until further notice. If you are permitted into the County buildings, face masks and social distancing are required.
Fryburg Man Renovates Historic Washington House, Continues 170 Year Operation
FRYBURG, Pa. (EYT) – The Washington House in Fryburg has faced its challenges over 170 years since opening in 1849, including different owners, a cyclone, prohibition, and now a pandemic; nevertheless, its current owner, 26-year old Justin Forsythe (pictured above), would not let COVID-19 get in his way.
Clarion Area Grad Selected As Writer for CBS’s The Drew Barrymore Show
NEW YORK, N.Y. (EYT) – Clarion Area graduate Chelsea White is one of four writers for CBS’s The Drew Barrymore Show that premiered last week. The 60-minute talk show is a first for movie-star Drew and is Chelsea’s first work on a major network show.
‘All American’ Family Expanding Business
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – What started out as a hobby in 2004 in one stall of Jim Carroll’s two-stall garage in his home, All American Awards and Engraving will soon move into a 5,500 square foot building as soon as work finishes on an expansion of his Shippenville store.
Libertarian Presidential Candidate Visits Meadville, Clarion
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The region welcomed a 2020 presidential candidate on Sunday afternoon with the arrival of the campaign bus of Dr. Jo Jorgensen of South Carolina, the official presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party.
‘Redneck Broadband Solution’ Offers Venango Event Live Streaming
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – The Northwest County Commissioners Association met Monday morning at Clarion County Community Park and one of the subjects for discussion was how to provide Internet connections in remote areas.
