Clintonville Mayor Megan Weber held the borough’s fourth annual community Christmas tree event on Dec. 6. Members of the community decorated the tree with items they had donated, such as mittens, hats, small toys and snacks. People are encouraged to take these items as needed. Free cookies and hot chocolate were provided by Denny and Vickie Weber. The tree will remain up until Dec. 26. The tree was donated by C&A Trees, of Clarion.
A Christmas tree that gives
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