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Hello Clarion! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will PennWest’s new enrollment leader reshape the Clarion campus?
  • How two Clarion swimmers dominated a major meet in Akron

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very cold with some snow, with a high of 24 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a few flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Cold with a few snowflakes, with a high of 26 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New administrator sees growth potential at PennWest University (triblive.com) — PennWest’s new enrollment chief will directly influence the future of the university’s Clarion campus as he works to reverse years of shrinking student numbers. Darren Wagner plans to boost recruitment, strengthen retention, and expand dual-enrollment partnerships while emphasizing affordability, job pathways, and an improved student experience across PennWest’s Clarion, California, and Edinboro campuses.
   

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• Clarion's Cortopassi and Jurski Sweep Weekly PSAC Swimming Honors (gantnews.com) — Two standout PennWest Clarion swimmers just brought major recognition back home, as seniors Dominic Cortopassi and Joslyn Jurski swept the PSAC’s weekly swimming awards after big performances at Akron’s Zippy Invite. Cortopassi broke two Clarion program records and hit four NCAA B cuts, while Jurski notched an NCAA B cut and strong distance finishes against mostly Division I competition.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Explore Jefferson: Duct Taped to Floor, Starved: Two Women Face Charges in Alleged Abuse of Brookville Student (gantnews.com)
  • Discover the Small-Town Magic of Jefferson County: Holiday Shopping, Iconic Attractions & Year-Round Adventures (wtaj.com)
  • Explore Jefferson: Communities Confront Skill Game Surge with Local Taxes and Oversight (gantnews.com)

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